Private Tour: Sintra and Cascais Day Trip from Lisbon
Description
See Portugal's natural and architectural wonders on a private guided tour of Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon. On this journey, experience the rich vegetation of Sintra Natural Park, the hidden trails at Pena Park and the bluffs of Roca Cape. Tour the immaculate Pena National Palace and then drive along the Atlantic Coast to Cascais for a leisurely walk through town to its scenic beaches.
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Itinerary
First stop at Pena Park and see the diversity of plants and trees line the beautiful trails. Continue to Pena National Palace, the most famous of Sintra’s monuments, located at the top of Sintra Mountain. Enjoy this 19th-century Romanticist castle that looks and feels like a fairy tale. Admire its eclectic Neo-Manueline, Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance styles as you head inside. Observe the extravagant bedrooms that used to serve as a summer residence for the royal family
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra. Spend some free time to have lunch or discover the town’s forested palaces like Sintra National Palace, a medieval royal palace occupied from the 15th to 19th centuries (own expense). Check out the local fare with tastes of queijada or travesseiro, two scrumptious and traditional pastries.
Whip out your camera for great photos at the rocky bluffs of Roca Cape (Cabo da Roca), Europe’s westernmost point.
Briefly, visit Guincho Beach where surfers shred the gnar.
In the former fishing town of Cascais, peruse the narrow streets of this trendy vacation getaway with your guide. Check out classic white, terracotta-roofed houses as you make your way to the beach. Then, bask in the sun as you tuck your toes into the golden sands and gaze over the expansive Atlantic Ocean.
Along the journey back to central Lisbon, where your tour concludes, enjoy pristine views of the scenic town of Estoril.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant / child seats are mandatory for children aged 0-12. If you have children under 12 years old, please advise their age. Infant and child seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Duration of stop at Cascais Beach depends on weather conditions
Reviews(140)
The trip starts out at the Hard Rock Cafe in the Ave of Liberty, a high end shopping district. We drive up to Sintra, spend time at the castle which is beautiful. The town of Sintra is very quaint with lots of food and trinkets. We then drive along the coast to Cabo de Roca, the westernmost point of Europe,. We then drive to Cascais, a resort town with delicious seafood. Ricardo was our tour guide and he is just so knowledgeable about Portuguese history, local restaurants, etc. tour was well worth the money.
Our guide Filipe Brandāo was excellent in his work; his stories and explanations were very good, and he also drove the vehicle we used for the tour with great care. What I didn't like about the tour was that the time spent in Cascais is not enough; it's very little, and you have to decide between strolling a little or eating something...
Muchas gracias por sus comentarios. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutó de la compañía de Filipe Brandão y que valoró sus explicaciones, relatos y la conducción cuidadosa durante todo el recorrido. Le haremos llegar sus amables palabras. Lamentamos que el tiempo libre en Cascais le haya parecido insuficiente. Diseñar un itinerario que permita visitar varios lugares emblemáticos en un solo día implica encontrar un equilibrio entre las distintas paradas, por lo que entendemos perfectamente que algunos viajeros desearían disponer de más tiempo para pasear o disfrutar de una comida con mayor tranquilidad. Agradecemos sinceramente su sugerencia, ya que nos ayuda a evaluar continuamente nuestros itinerarios y a mejorar la experiencia de nuestros visitantes. Esperamos tener el placer de recibirle nuevamente en otra de nuestras excursiones. Un cordial saludo, Antonio Inside Lisbon
Benny was our tour guide. Excellent! Very professional and informative. He was extremely polite. Very careful driver. I would book another tour next visit if I could be assured Benny was our guide.
Our guide, Alberto, was the best guide I’ve had on many visits to Europe. He was knowledgeable, friendly and went out of his way to make sure everyone enjoyed the experience.
The tour was fantastic and very well run - Benny was an excellent guide.
My husband and I took the Sintra day trip tour with Benny as our guide. We 100% lucked out with both the weather and having Benny as our guide. He was so engaging, informative, and willing to answer all of our questions. We tried out each of his recommendations at each spot and all were fabulous. This was our 2nd tour with Inside Lisbon (first was food and wine) and both were incredible! The day trip is a must if you want a way to see Sintra and the Pena Castle, especially because it’s near impossible to see on your own!
Antonio, our guide, was very friendly and kind; a very nice tour of the Pena Palace in Sintra and Cascais. Small group of 8, and that’s just right. Too many people in Sintra, but the discovery is worth it; a fairy-tale palace. Cascais, cliffs and town are also worth the detour. Ideal for getting out of Lisbon and seeing something else. Almost disappointed to return... we already miss the beach and the sun. Nice tour and welcome anecdotes. Thank you
Our tour guide , Benny, was excellent. He was so well informed. He made the day for our group of 8. One of the best tours we’ve ever been on and it was for the most part due to the abilities of Benny.
Peña Palace was amazing. First group there. Our Tour Guide Benny was the very best! Very knowledgeable and full of interesting facts for the entire tour. Our group of 8 loved it! Best tour in Lisbon with such convenience and ease for us!
This tour was excellent!!! Highly recommend. Our guide Benny was awesome. So knowledgeable and very accommodating.
