Experience the natural and historical beauty of Portugal on a small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais. Just a few hours from Portugal's capital city, Sintra is a magical place where man and nature exist in perfect harmony. Discover secret caves and trails at Pena Park, admire the natural wonders of Sintra Natural Park and the cliffs of Roca Cape, and visit the whimsical Pena National Palace. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, and stop at Guincho Beach. Walk around Cascais town and bay.
Highlights
- Day trip from Lisbon to the historic and beautiful towns of Sintra and Cascais
- Discover the natural wonders of Pena Park and Sintra Natural Park
- Visit the fairytale-like Pena National Palace and Sintra National Palace
- See the cliffs of Roca Cape, the westernmost point of continental Europe
- Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, including free time at Guincho Beach
- Small-group walking tour limited to 8 people for a more personalized experience
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Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon
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DSCN0205Small street in SintraPhoto by: maf125607 2012 -
DSCN0175SintraPhoto by: maf125607 2012 -
Cabo da RocaDon't look down!Photo by: Sara T04 2013 -
Cacais the fishing villageThe port with colorful boatsPhoto by: Hang N04 2013 -
Cabo da RocaThis is the west point of Europe. Very lucky to be here in Spring when flowers blossomPhoto by: Hang N04 2013 -
Pena CastleFrom the Queen's cave on the top hill opposite the castlePhoto by: Hang N04 2013 -
archecture at pina palacetritonPhoto by: Orla J03 2013 -
Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: BlancaUnited Kingdom, 01 2013 -
Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: BlancaUnited Kingdom, 01 2013 -
Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: BlancaUnited Kingdom, 01 2013 -
Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: BlancaUnited Kingdom, 01 2013 -
Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: BlancaUnited Kingdom, 01 2013 -
Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: BlancaUnited Kingdom, 01 2013 -
Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: BlancaUnited Kingdom, 01 2013 -
Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: BlancaUnited Kingdom, 01 2013 -
Palacio de Pena, SintraPalacio de Pena, SintraPhoto by: axelle12 2012 -
Palacio de Pena - SintraPalacio de Pena - SintraPhoto by: axelle12 2012 -
The western most point of ...Seeing the Atlantic from this pointPhoto by: Larry S10 2012 -
Useful Information
Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon
Just a short trip away from Lisbon are the beautiful towns of Sintra and Cascais. Start your tour with the journey to Sintra, which offers views of Queluz Palace. Inspired by the Palace of Versaille, Queluz Palace was once used for royal parties and equestrian shows.
Arrive at Pena Park, where you will be amazed by the variety of trails, trees and other plants. Head to the Queen's Throne for an amazing view of the Pena National Palace (Palacio da Pena) and the Atlantic Ocean, and you'll understand why Queen Maria II loved this spot so much.
Next, feel like Portuguese royalty as you enter the romantic Pena National Palace at the top of Sintra Mountain. See the Great Triton, the guardian of the palace, inspired by Manueline art. Inside the palace, admire the attention to detail in the bedrooms of the king and queen and the Arab Room.
Leave the palace and follow your guide to the historical center of Sintra, where you’ll have free time to explore the town, to visit Sintra National Palace (where the Portuguese royalty of the 15th and 16th centuries used to spend the summer months) or have some lunch (own expense). For dessert, try a travesseiro or a queijada, two delicious local pastries.
Next, admire the landscapes of Sintra Natural Park, passing Quinta da Regaleira, Seteais Palace and the Palace of Monserrate on the way. Enjoy a photo opportunity at the cliffs of Roca Cape (Cabo da Roca), the westernmost point of Europe, and visit the surfer's paradise of Guincho Beach. Pass the cliff at Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno), before stopping to stretch your legs along Cascais’ bay.
Wander around the center of Cascais, a former fishing village and today a popular holiday spot. Follow your guide through narrow alleyways and see the traditional Portuguese white houses.
On the drive back to Lisbon, the scenic views along the Atlantic coast and in the town of Estoril will amaze you!
Arrive at Pena Park, where you will be amazed by the variety of trails, trees and other plants. Head to the Queen's Throne for an amazing view of the Pena National Palace (Palacio da Pena) and the Atlantic Ocean, and you'll understand why Queen Maria II loved this spot so much.
Next, feel like Portuguese royalty as you enter the romantic Pena National Palace at the top of Sintra Mountain. See the Great Triton, the guardian of the palace, inspired by Manueline art. Inside the palace, admire the attention to detail in the bedrooms of the king and queen and the Arab Room.
Leave the palace and follow your guide to the historical center of Sintra, where you’ll have free time to explore the town, to visit Sintra National Palace (where the Portuguese royalty of the 15th and 16th centuries used to spend the summer months) or have some lunch (own expense). For dessert, try a travesseiro or a queijada, two delicious local pastries.
Next, admire the landscapes of Sintra Natural Park, passing Quinta da Regaleira, Seteais Palace and the Palace of Monserrate on the way. Enjoy a photo opportunity at the cliffs of Roca Cape (Cabo da Roca), the westernmost point of Europe, and visit the surfer's paradise of Guincho Beach. Pass the cliff at Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno), before stopping to stretch your legs along Cascais’ bay.
Wander around the center of Cascais, a former fishing village and today a popular holiday spot. Follow your guide through narrow alleyways and see the traditional Portuguese white houses.
On the drive back to Lisbon, the scenic views along the Atlantic coast and in the town of Estoril will amaze you!
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Sherly R, May 2013
the tour was compact, it includes all the elements we wanted to see, the palace, the beach, and more.. all the places exceeds our expectations, and Cape Rock was especially stunning, with the field of flower bloomed in spring.. highly recommended, you can see all the places just in one short day..
Reviewed by Marilyn S, USA, May 2013
Our guide was good and very knowledgeable about what we were seeing. Wished we had more time in Sintra and Cascais
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