4-Day Small-Group Portugal Tour: Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais and the Estoril Coast
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Offered in: English
Overview
Delve into the most sought after sights in Portugal on this 4 day small-group guided tour of Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais and the Estoril Coast. This tour is based in Lisbon where you will spend three nights in top-notch accommodations. With your guide, explore Lisbon’s famous districts including Chiado, Alfama and Barrio Alto. You will see highlight monuments such as Our Lady of the Hills and São Jorge Castle. Plus, savor ample free time to explore Lisbon on your own. On days outside the capital, enjoy full-day tours to the Estoril Coast, Sintra and Cascais. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.
- 4-day, 3-night tour of Lisbon and its surrounding region, combining guided tours and free time
- Admire beautiful São Jorge Castle and visit Lisbon's Chiado and Alfama districts
- See Queluz Palace, Pena Park and Sintra National Palace
- Enjoy free time in the villages of Sintra and Cascais
- Drive along the scenic Estoril Coast with wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean
- Three nights of hotel accommodation in Lisbon and some meals included
- Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures a personalized experience
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Spend three nights accommodation in Lisbon in a standard- or superior-class hotel and enjoy four days touring Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra and the Estoril Coast. In Lisbon, wander with your local guide to historic landmarks on two small-group walking tours. Sail the River Tagus on a ferry ride sunset cruise that ends at a seafood joint overlooking the river. Plus, taste Portuguese tapas, sip liqueur, and watch a Fado show at a traditional restaurant.
Relish another day in the surrounding region and see the stunning Pena Palace in Sintra, the golden beaches in Cascais and voyage on the waterfront of the Estoril Coast.
During downtime from your tours, continue sightseeing freely or relax at your Lisbon hotel. Lodging is included for three evenings and you can select your preferred location between Lisboa Plaza Hotel (superior hotel) or Residencial Portuguese (standard hotel). Meals included on this tour include three breakfasts at your hotel and two dinners.
An example itinerary is shown below and includes a summary of each day. Please note that Day 2 and 3 may be swapped depending on the day your tour begins.
Relish another day in the surrounding region and see the stunning Pena Palace in Sintra, the golden beaches in Cascais and voyage on the waterfront of the Estoril Coast.
During downtime from your tours, continue sightseeing freely or relax at your Lisbon hotel. Lodging is included for three evenings and you can select your preferred location between Lisboa Plaza Hotel (superior hotel) or Residencial Portuguese (standard hotel). Meals included on this tour include three breakfasts at your hotel and two dinners.
An example itinerary is shown below and includes a summary of each day. Please note that Day 2 and 3 may be swapped depending on the day your tour begins.
Itinerary
Day 1: Lisbon
Check in at your hotel in the city center, and then enjoy free time for the rest of the day to relax or explore Lisbon at your leisure. If you wish, you may join a small-group gourmet food and wine tour (own expense) to visit traditional eateries and taste some Portuguese delicacies. Your guide will give you tips on how to appreciate Portuguese wine, pastries and food.
Please note: The gourmet food and wine tour is available every day except on Sundays.
Accommodation: Standard or superior hotel in central Lisbon (depending on option selected)
Day 2: Lisbon (B, D)
After breakfast, explore Lisbon on a small-group guided walking tour with food and wine tastings. Visit the Mouraria district and learn about Fado, Portugal's UNESCO World Heritage–listed music genre. Walk around Rossio Square and Carmo Square, and go up to the top of the Santa Justa funicular. Walk through the old district of Chiado, home to boutiques and old bookstores, and compare it with Bairro Alto, Lisbon’s bohemian district.
Take a short ferry ride on the River Tagus toward Cacilhas. Your tour ends at a local seafood restaurant overlooking Tagus River, where Portuguese rice with shrimps and sparkling green wine await you (food and wine tastings are included).
In the evening, explore more of Lisbon on a sunset walking tour (March to October only). Walk along the former site of the Sant Antão gates (the old city's main entrance) and see the Casa Alentejo, which showcases the culture and food of the Alentejo region. Enjoy a short ride on a vintage tram to Our Lady of the Hills (Nossa Senhora do Monte), and admire the 25th of April Bridge, the Cristo Rei statue and São Jorge Castle.
In Graça, enjoy a refreshing beer, and then go to a local restaurant in the Alfama district to sample traditional Portuguese tapas, Ginjinha liqueur and wine while you listen to the rhythms of Fado. Outside the season, enjoy free time to relax, go shopping or explore Lisbon on your own.
Accommodation: Same hotel in central Lisbon
Day 3: Sintra, Cascais and the Estoril Region (B)
After breakfast, set off on a day trip to Sintra, Cascais and the Estoril region. Pass by Queluz Palace on the way to Sintra and walk inside Pena Park, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, before visiting the spectacular Pena National Palace (Palacio da Pena). You’ll then have free time in the town of Sintra to explore on your own and have lunch (own expense).
Next, head to Sintra Natural Park, and then enjoy a picturesque drive along the Estoril Coast to see the cliffs of Roca Cape (Cabo da Roca) — the westernmost point of Europe — and visit the surfer's paradise of Guincho Beach. Pass by the cliff at Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno) and stretch your legs in the fishing village of Cascais. On the drive back to Lisbon, enjoy the scenic views of the Atlantic.
In the evening, enjoy free time to discover more of Lisbon on your own.
Accommodation: Same hotel in central Lisbon
Day 4: Lisbon (B)
After breakfast, the day is yours to do as you wish. Shop for souvenirs, or visit monuments such as Sé de Lisboa Cathedral, Foz Palace, Jerónimos Monastery or the Monument to the Discoveries.
Hotel checkout is at noon; you may leave your luggage in the hotel storage room while you explore Lisbon on your own.
Please note: If Day 1 of your tour is a Saturday, the visit to Sintra, Cascais and the Estoril Region (as described above on Day 3) will take place on Day 2 and the itinerary for Day 2 (as described above) will take place on Day 3.
Check in at your hotel in the city center, and then enjoy free time for the rest of the day to relax or explore Lisbon at your leisure. If you wish, you may join a small-group gourmet food and wine tour (own expense) to visit traditional eateries and taste some Portuguese delicacies. Your guide will give you tips on how to appreciate Portuguese wine, pastries and food.
Please note: The gourmet food and wine tour is available every day except on Sundays.
Accommodation: Standard or superior hotel in central Lisbon (depending on option selected)
Day 2: Lisbon (B, D)
After breakfast, explore Lisbon on a small-group guided walking tour with food and wine tastings. Visit the Mouraria district and learn about Fado, Portugal's UNESCO World Heritage–listed music genre. Walk around Rossio Square and Carmo Square, and go up to the top of the Santa Justa funicular. Walk through the old district of Chiado, home to boutiques and old bookstores, and compare it with Bairro Alto, Lisbon’s bohemian district.
Take a short ferry ride on the River Tagus toward Cacilhas. Your tour ends at a local seafood restaurant overlooking Tagus River, where Portuguese rice with shrimps and sparkling green wine await you (food and wine tastings are included).
In the evening, explore more of Lisbon on a sunset walking tour (March to October only). Walk along the former site of the Sant Antão gates (the old city's main entrance) and see the Casa Alentejo, which showcases the culture and food of the Alentejo region. Enjoy a short ride on a vintage tram to Our Lady of the Hills (Nossa Senhora do Monte), and admire the 25th of April Bridge, the Cristo Rei statue and São Jorge Castle.
In Graça, enjoy a refreshing beer, and then go to a local restaurant in the Alfama district to sample traditional Portuguese tapas, Ginjinha liqueur and wine while you listen to the rhythms of Fado. Outside the season, enjoy free time to relax, go shopping or explore Lisbon on your own.
Accommodation: Same hotel in central Lisbon
Day 3: Sintra, Cascais and the Estoril Region (B)
After breakfast, set off on a day trip to Sintra, Cascais and the Estoril region. Pass by Queluz Palace on the way to Sintra and walk inside Pena Park, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, before visiting the spectacular Pena National Palace (Palacio da Pena). You’ll then have free time in the town of Sintra to explore on your own and have lunch (own expense).
Next, head to Sintra Natural Park, and then enjoy a picturesque drive along the Estoril Coast to see the cliffs of Roca Cape (Cabo da Roca) — the westernmost point of Europe — and visit the surfer's paradise of Guincho Beach. Pass by the cliff at Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno) and stretch your legs in the fishing village of Cascais. On the drive back to Lisbon, enjoy the scenic views of the Atlantic.
In the evening, enjoy free time to discover more of Lisbon on your own.
Accommodation: Same hotel in central Lisbon
Day 4: Lisbon (B)
After breakfast, the day is yours to do as you wish. Shop for souvenirs, or visit monuments such as Sé de Lisboa Cathedral, Foz Palace, Jerónimos Monastery or the Monument to the Discoveries.
Hotel checkout is at noon; you may leave your luggage in the hotel storage room while you explore Lisbon on your own.
Please note: If Day 1 of your tour is a Saturday, the visit to Sintra, Cascais and the Estoril Region (as described above on Day 3) will take place on Day 2 and the itinerary for Day 2 (as described above) will take place on Day 3.
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Walter S
, Jul 2017
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Jacoba v
, Sep 2016
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Farah M A
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simon m
, Jul 2016
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Ghislaine Williams
, Aug 2015
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Fariborz G
, Jun 2015
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Pamela N
, May 2015
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NELL J
, Sep 2014
Better to book independantly than do this 4 day thing. I choose it thining value for money but hotel was terrible (not even 2 star). I enjoyed the walking tours bud Fado and dinner were poor. Sintra and Pena Palace were great but we were rushed through the other places, did not even stop at some places.
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Julio L
, Aug 2014
Loved the tour but it's not really a 4 day tour; it's more like a 2 to maybe 2.5 days. The first days it's an "optional" youth with an extra charge that you can attend. Thanks to our airline we didn't make it and luckily we hadn't paid but this tour was a dinner tour
The next day the walking tour was great and there was plenty to see and do in addition to eating and drinking. The night tour that was the dinner and fado was SPECTACULAR.
The sintra tour was also good, just the right amount of time in each location to take in what they have to offer.
My main complaint was the hotel room; not so much the hotel because it's in a great location. But the room itself. The place was booked in a residence called "Roma." It's a step above a hostel. The beds are hard and the pillows suck (what else is new Europe; it's like they all shop in the same place). Don't expect room service or a spectacular services; it's a bed nothing more
The last day is left "for myself" so technically the first day is also a "for myself" tour so it's only a two day tour with an option for dinner the first day
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