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Portugal: Top 10 Highlights For Curious Travelers with Estela Mendes

Portugal: Top 10 Highlights For Curious Travelers with Estela Mendes


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From its famous port wines to exceptional treats like ​​pastéis de nata, our guide will help orient travelers to the incredible offerings of this Mediterranean paradise. Together we will explore ten iconic landmarks, UNESCO world heritage sites, and national parks which are exceptional attractions to visit year-round. 

Our discussion will also review practical advice for how to navigate the crowds and plan the best itinerary possible. We’ll explore hidden gems of the beaten path that are local favorites. 

Led by a local historian, our virtual visit will introduce more than ten of the country’s top monuments, museums, and experiences for those who are first-time visitors or who may have been longing to return to Portugal. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with ideas to ensure that they experience the very best of Portugal’s highlight attractions and cultural heritage, even if they only have a short time in this extraordinary destination.

If you're ready to explore Portugal in person, we invite you to explore our guided walking tours here.

Estela Mendes is an art historian with a MA in Museum Studies. Her research background is in Costume Design. Born and raised in Lisbon, she has been teaching about the beauty of the world for many years. After working in national palaces in Portugal, Estela moved to London where she spent 5 years working at museums like Buckingham Palace, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the British Museum, and the National Portrait Gallery, where she has delivered gallery talks focusing on Fashion. In Portugal she created a company of Costume Hiring and Historical Re-enactments working with Museums, Opera Companies, Theatre, and Film.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

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S.H. (Thousand Oaks, US)
Great Overview of Portugal for a visitor

I plan to visit Portugal soon and this seminar was very informative as to places to go. I very much liked the food suggestions in each area.

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T.C. (Houston, US)
Portugal: Top 10 Highlights for curious Travelers

Thoroughly and detailed. The speed was just right. The contents were rich and well prepared.

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A.G. (Peconic, US)
Portugal: Top 10 Highlights For Curious Travelers with Estela Mendes.

Such a lot of really practical information! Thank you!

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A. (St Louis, US)
Comprehensive look at Portugal

Lots and lots of information presented in the most organized fashion in perfect English by Estela. With a touch of humor. Includes the best tourist attractions, natural wonders, architectural highlights and of course food specialities. So much information! Good for several trips.

Customer Reviews

Based on 14 reviews
86%
(12)
14%
(2)
0%
(0)
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(0)
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S
S.H. (Thousand Oaks, US)
Great Overview of Portugal for a visitor

I plan to visit Portugal soon and this seminar was very informative as to places to go. I very much liked the food suggestions in each area.

T
T.C. (Houston, US)
Portugal: Top 10 Highlights for curious Travelers

Thoroughly and detailed. The speed was just right. The contents were rich and well prepared.

C
C.D. (Frederick, US)

Guest did not leave comment

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A.G. (Peconic, US)
Portugal: Top 10 Highlights For Curious Travelers with Estela Mendes.

Such a lot of really practical information! Thank you!

A
A. (St Louis, US)
Comprehensive look at Portugal

Lots and lots of information presented in the most organized fashion in perfect English by Estela. With a touch of humor. Includes the best tourist attractions, natural wonders, architectural highlights and of course food specialities. So much information! Good for several trips.