Here are some interesting facts to discover on your 7 Days Portugal Itinerary.
Portugal was the first colonial power to abolish slavery – Portugal abolished slavery in 1761, half a century before Britain, France, Spain, or the United States.
Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe – With the same defined borders since 1139, almost 900 years.
Lisbon is older than Rome – it is the second oldest European capital after Athens.
Did you know that the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance between England and Portugal is the oldest active alliance in the world? It was signed in 1373 and remains in force to this day.
The borders of Portugal date back to 1139, making it the oldest nation-state in Europe, with Portugal’s first king, Dom Afonso Henriques, being proclaimed in 1139.
The Anglo-Portuguese Alliance, signed in 1373, remains valid to this day, with both countries having defended each other on several occasions. The UK entered the Peninsular War, and Portugal joined World War I.
Portuguese folk music, Fado, especially popular in Lisbon, is a soulful genre that touches the heart. It was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Your Arrival in Lisbon
Our 7 Days Portugal Itinerary begins with your arrival, where we will give you some tips on the city, as well as recommendations for restaurants or other interesting places near your hotel.
