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
Why Our Insiders Chose This Tour
This day trip is a lovely break from the city. You'll learn about Portugal's royal heritage, see dramatic coastal cliffs and even get in a little beach time.
Recent Photos of this Tour
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DSCN0205Small street in SintraPhoto by: maf1256
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DSCN0175SintraPhoto by: maf1256
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Cabo da RocaDon't look down!Photo by: Sara T
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Cacais the fishing villageThe port with colorful boatsPhoto by: Hang N
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Cabo da RocaThis is the west point of Europe. Very lucky to be here in Spring when flowers blossomPhoto by: Hang N
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Pena CastleFrom the Queen's cave on the top hill opposite the castlePhoto by: Hang N
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archecture at pina palacetritonPhoto by: Orla J
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Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: Blanca
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Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: Blanca
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Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: Blanca
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Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: Blanca
United Kingdom, 01 2013 -
Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: Blanca
United Kingdom, 01 2013 -
Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: Blanca
United Kingdom, 01 2013 -
Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: Blanca
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Sintra and CascaisSmall-Group Day Trip from LisbonPhoto by: Blanca
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Palacio de Pena, SintraPalacio de Pena, SintraPhoto by: axelle
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Palacio de Pena - SintraPalacio de Pena - SintraPhoto by: axelle
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The western most point of ...Seeing the Atlantic from this pointPhoto by: Larry S
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What You Can Expect
Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon
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!
Customer Reviews
June 2013
Great Trip with a very good guy!
June 2013
Great day trip from Lisbon, much easier than trying to string together these locations using public transportation or a rented car. Nice balance of escorted time and free time, and 8 in a van was better than being herded around with 40 on a bus. Our guide (Maria) was friendly, knowledgeable, and had great driving and parking skills. Pena Palace, the town of Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and the coastline are all fascinating, Cascais maybe a little less so. One caution for weaker walkers - walking from the parking spot to the Pena Palace through the forest is a real hillclimb. It's a beautiful little hike with a spectacular view of the palace and other sights along the way, but the uphill is serious, so if you're unfit, you may want to split off at the gate and take the little tram up the hill instead.
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