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Sites to See…Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, Queluz (Portugal)

June 15, 2016 By International Lodging Corporation


The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art (Escola Portuguesa de Arte Equestre) was founded in 1979 and carries on the traditions that were part of the royal court equestrian academy (Real Picaria) from the 18th century that was closed in the 19th century. The school is based in the Gardens of the National Palace of Queluz, located just 20 minutes outside of Lisbon.

The school is considered one of the four principal riding academies in the world, along with the schools in Vienna (Austria), Jerez (Spain) and Saumur (France).  They feature Lusitano horses that are bred at the same farm that was established by King João in 1748, and the school preserves the traditional riding costumes, saddles and riding styles from the time of the royals.

Visitors to the Palace and Gardens can see a display with the horses and riders from the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art at 11.00 every Wednesday and Saturday. Daily training sessions, weekly presentations and galas performances are held at the Picadeiro Henrique Calado riding center located in Lisbon in the Belém neighborhood.

For more information on the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art at the National Palace in Queluz, click here.  For more information on performances at the Picadeiro Henrique Calado in Lisbon, click here.

Photo credit: © 2016 Parques de Sintra – Monte da Lua – All rights reserved.

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

Filed Under: Portugal, Sites to See Tagged With: Equestrian, Lisbon (Day Trips), Portugal, Queluz, Sports

Private Tours from Lisbon: Queluz, Sintra and Estoril – 8 Hours

January 5, 2015 By International Lodging Corporation

ILC-blog-Private-Tours-Lisbon-City-Tour-Queluz-Sintra-Estoril-(Full-Day)There are a number of wonderful places located within an hour of Lisbon that make for a perfect day trip outside of the city.

One day trip to add to your Lisbon itinerary includes visits to the historic towns of Queluz and Sintra, along with the charming Portuguese Riviera town of Estoril. These areas were popular places for royals, aristocrats and film stars to spend their luxurious holidays.

The palace in Queluz started out as the royal family’s estate and hunting lodge, and was later converted into a grander summer palace. Sintra is home to the Palácio Nacional de Pena, a stunning palace that overlooks the city. Estoril is well known for its casino and sandy beaches.

Your guide/driver will pick you up at your hotel to begin your 8 hour private tour.  A suggested itinerary for the tour can include the following stops/visits:

  • Pass through Queluz, home to the Queluz Palace
  • Visits to the historic center of Sintra and its iconic Pena Palace
  • Panoramic stop in Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Europe
  • Drive through the well known landscapes and beaches on the coast of the Portuguese Riviera, including the beautiful beach in Guincho, the cosmopolitan fishing village of Cascais, and the fashionable town of Estoril, with its famous casino

During the day there will be time to stop for lunch.  On the way back to Lisbon you will drive along the panoramic road that connects Estoril and Lisbon.  The private tour can be customized to meet your specific interests.

2022 Prices and other info:

Tour price for 1-3 People in a Sedan

  • US $390 – Daily (start time from 9:30am to 3:00pm)

Tour price for 4-7 People in a Minivan

  • US $565 – Daily (start time from 9:30am to 3:00pm)

All tours

  • Price includes a tour with a licensed guide/driver with transportation for 8 hours
  • Price does not include meals or entrance fees (if any), which are extra
  • Guide/driver will provide info about the monuments, but will not accompany clients inside
  • Vehicles are insured, as required by Portuguese law
  • Common languages available: English, Spanish, French, Italian and German
  • Gratuities are not included and are at the discretion of the client
  • Prices are subject to change

Photo credit: © Christopher Pappas · All rights reserved. Photo of Pena Palace.

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

Filed Under: Portugal, Private Tours (Portugal), Sites to See Tagged With: Estoril, Lisbon (Private Tours) Day Trips, Portugal, Queluz, Sintra

2014 Music Season at the Palace of Queluz (Portugal)

March 12, 2014 By International Lodging Corporation

ILC-blog-Music-Palacio-de-Queluz-Concerts-2014If you plan on being in or around Lisbon between March 8-29 or October 3-25, 2014, make time in your itinerary to take in a concert at the Palace of Queluz.

Located just 20 minutes northwest of Lisbon, the Palace of Queluz was built as a country estate for the royal family and was transformed in the late 1700s by Infante Dom Pedro into the grander Summer Palace which is often referred to as the Portuguese Versailles.

The 2014 music programme entitled Tempest and Galanterie will consist of 2 cycles, Carnival (in March) and Autumn (in October). It will include a total of 11 concerts featuring the music of Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and Mendelssohn, among others. Tickets will range from €15 to €20, and season tickets for each cycle will also be available and range in price from €60 to €90. Discounted student tickets will be sold for each concert for €10. For more information on the 2014 Music Season at the Palace of Queluz, click here.

Rather than return to Lisbon, why not consider spending the night in Queluz at the Pousada Palácio de Queluz. Located next to the palace, the Pousada is housed in the 17th C. building that was formerly used by the Royal Guard of the Court of the palace.  For more information on the Pousada, click here.

Photo credit: © 2014 Parques de Sintra – Monte da Lua – All rights reserved.

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

Filed Under: Events, Music, Music and the Arts, Portugal Tagged With: Music, Portugal, Queluz

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