Private Tour Sintra, Pena Palace and Cascais from Lisbon

Overview

Visit Sintra with a local guide on a full-day tour. Take the opportunity to visit Sintra's most famous monuments, including Pena National Palace, Sintra National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Moorish Castle and Monserrate Palace. Be dazzled by the verdant landscape of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and delight yourself with traditional Portuguese food and sweets. The itinerary also includes a visit to Cabo da Roca and ends in the fishing village of Cascais. The tour can be done in different types of vehicles, from 9-seat vans, smaller vehicles or UMM jeeps, the Portuguese 4x4. Everything depends on the weather and the client's preference. We adapt to the circumstances to provide the best experience possible!

Itinerary

1. Lisbonne

   Pickups are only available in the Lisbon area. Our tour starts here.

   · 10 min

2. Palais national de Sintra

   The Sintra National Palace, also known as Palácio da Vila, was one of the palaces used by the Portuguese Royal Family. The monument, of medieval, gothic, manueline, renaissance and romantic architecture, is an "ex-libris" of Sintra.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Palais National de Pena

   Known as the sacred jewel that crowns the Sintra Mountains, the National Palace of Pena, one of the greatest examples of Romanticism in Portugal, appears, through the fog characteristic of the region, with its colorful hues, as if it were a fairy tale. The whole scenario leaves a certain mystery and adventure in the air.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

4. Castelo dos Mouros

   Right on top of the mountain is the Castelo dos Mouros, a fortification whose walls wind up the mountain between rocks and cliffs that dates back to the time of the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. From here you can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the town, the Pena Palace, and the ocean that surrounds Portugal.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

5. Centro Histórico de Sintra

   In the heart of the mysterious and charming town of Sintra, you will have the opportunity to visit the traditional Portuguese commerce, buy souvenirs and taste the traditional regional pastry, namely Travesseiros and Queijadas de Sintra. Snack not included. It will be offered a Ginjinha in a Chocolate Cup.

   · 1 h

6. Palais de la Regaleira

   The tour starts with a visit to Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most charming and emblematic places in Sintra, full of history and magic. Here you can marvel at the architecture, visit the famous Initiation Well, the interior of the caves and explore the imposing garden that surrounds the entire palace.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

7. Palácio de Monserrate

   On this day in the romantic town of Sintra, you will also have the opportunity to see and visit, if you wish, the Park and Palace of Monserrate. The Palace, of Gothic, Indian and Moorish influence, contrasts with the imposing green of the beautiful botanical gardens that surround it, gardens that are part of the "European Route of Historic Gardens" since 2020.

   · Non-stop passage

8. Cabo Da Roca

   The next stop is at the westernmost point of Portugal and Europe, one of the most emblematic places in Portugal with a view of the sea as far as the eye can see.

   · 45 min

9. Azenhas do Mar

   (Optional) This village on the Sintra coast, in the parish of Colares, is worthy of a postcard. The white houses go down the cliff to the beach that, with its ocean pool, delights visitors. Enjoy the calm that this place offers you.

   · 30 min

10. Cascais

    Known as the Riviera Portuguesa, the town of Cascais has a unique charm. Its streets full of traditional commerce and restaurants, its beaches and the 19th century palaces by the sea make this town a mandatory stop.

    · 45 min

11. Lisbonne

    The tour ends once we arrive back to Lisbon.

    · 10 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Pickups are only available in the Lisbon area.

How to use your ticket

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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