Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

Location:Lisbon, Portugal
Duration:8 hours (approx.)
TOUR Code:5383SINTRACASCAIS

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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

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!

Schedule Details

Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

Departs:

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Departure Point: Central Lisbon

Departure Time:

9am

Duration:

8 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 5pm

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Pena Palace and Pena Park entrance
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Local guide

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Guided visit inside monuments and buildings
Entrance ticket to Sintra National Palace

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Duration of stop at Guincho Beach depends on weather conditions

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