Sintra and Cascais and Estoril Private Tour
Description
Possible places to visit include the National Palace of Queluz, Cascais, Sintra and Estoril. Avoid crowded bus tours and enjoy the luxury of exploring Portugal at your own pace by opting for a private tour, with a guide/driver all to yourself. Enjoy the flexibility of being able to customize the itinerary based on your interests, including pickup and drop-off.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Possibility to visit the National Palace of Queluz. It constitutes a heritage set of reference in Portuguese architecture and landscaping and contains an important collection from the court in the 18th and 19th centuries, covering the Baroque, Rocaille and Neoclassical periods.
Sintra is a town very rich in palaces, the choice of which palaces to visit is yours alone. The guide will give you information about all of them and together you will decide the most suitable one(s) for you, in a wide variety that goes from Pena Palace, Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira, etc. (entrance not included).
The enchanted village of… Sintra, a small village but with a large concentration of historical monuments and interesting tourist attractions. In Sintra, there are several national monuments, including unique palaces, ancient ruins and palatial houses scattered across the hills of the region, interesting paths for pedestrians. Getting to know its historic center, especially Pastelaria Piriquita (one of Sintra's attractions), with the famous typical sweets Travesseiros, which make us dream, especially on the coldest days typical of Sintra's microclimate
Possibility of visiting the National Palace of Sintra, located in the historic center of the village, which was inhabited for almost eight centuries by Portuguese monarchs and the court. It was widely used, especially during the Middle Ages, for support during hunting periods, or during the summer months, due to the milder climate of the village.
Cabo de Roca is the westernmost point of the European continent, where the Earth ends and the sea begins, as Luís de Camões wrote (in Os Lusíadas, Canto VIII), the Lighthouse, 165 meters high, dates from 1772, here we can see the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean, revealing one of the most emblematic places in Portugal.
The name “Boca do Inferno” attributed to this place is due to the morphological analogy and the tremendous and frightening impact of the waves there.
Free time to explore Cascais with a wide beach and very picturesque streets that make the city a place much visited by tourists, a mixture of a fishing village with a luxury spot with many restaurants serving fresh fish and seafood. Between the bay and the mountains of Sintra, in the 19th century Cascais was the place chosen by the royal family for holidays, which ended up taking the nobility, in the historic center, there are many shops and restaurants.
The return to Lisbon will be made along the beaches of the line, with a panoramic view of Estoril, famous for its Casino (the largest gambling hall in Europe) and for the fact that author Yan Fleming wrote the first 007 novel, “ Casino Royale”, during the 2nd world war here. We will return to Lisbon along the “Marginal” road, enjoying breathtaking views of the ocean.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
At the Airport, the Guide/Driver will be in the arrivals area with a sign with your name and the Potugal Expert® Logo At the Lisbon Cruise Port, the Guide/Driver will be in the arrivals area with a sign with your name and the Potugal Expert® Logo At your Hotel, the Guide/Driver will be at the door with a sign showing the Potugal Expert® Logo Failure to indicate the location for the transfer up to 24 hours before the start of the Tour will result in the full price of the Tour being charged.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(35)
Vitor made everything easy and enjoyable. He treated us like family- telling great stories and showing us the beautiful places that are off the beaten path. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and can’t wait to come back for more adventures with him.
Fantastic experience with Vitor. From the start , communication was prompt , efficient and so easy. Vitor always arrived on time for pick ups at hotel doorstep = couldn't have been easier. Itinerary was flexible,Vitor always had good suggestions but obliged us, if we had our own. Vitor had a wealth of knowledge about the history of the areas we visited. Would recommend the tour and Vitor wholeheartedly.
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Vitor was an excellent tour guide! He was prompt, friendly, and shared his knowledge of the area in such an entertaining way. He provided many fantastic tips for our stay. His car was immaculate and he was an excellent driver. We felt like we were traveling with a friend; highly entertaining, never felt rushed and truly enjoyed the day. We would highly recommend Vitor to anyone visiting Portugal.
Thank you very much for your excellent review. It is very important for me to receive opinions on my work, and even more so when they are positive like this. It shows that this is the right path: professionalism, honesty, competence. I hope to see you again in Portugal.
Vitor is the absolute best! We had such a great experience exploring Sintra, Azenhas do Mar, Cabo da Roca, & Cascais. He gave us the best tips to beat the crowds in the palaces, amazing lunch suggestion, and is incredibly knowledgeable of the area! You can't go wrong with a tour with Vitor! We would definitely use him again, and in fact, we will be doing a transfer with him from Lisbon to Porto! Can't wait!
Thank you very much for your excellent review. Recognition of good work is very important for those who strive every day to showcase the best that Portugal has to offer. I hope to see you again in Portugal.
A friend recommended Vitór of Portugal expert for our day in Sintra & Cascais & we were so glad she did! Before we even went to Portugal, he helped us put together our day & get tix online for the palace, Quinta de Regaleira. Our day started with Vitor picking us up at our Lisbon hotel. His luxury car was comfortable & we were in good hands. We really enjoyed talking with Vitor & learning about an array of subjects. We loved the Quinta & all its gardens. Sintra was busy but Vitor told us what to see & eat. We went out to the coast & walked along the beach. Our lunch had a beautiful view & had our favorite grilled fish with clams. What a lovely day. Vitor did all the work but he was so laid back. We highly recommend him!
Thank you very much for your excellent review. I work every day to showcase the best of Portugal to those who visit us. It is very positive to receive feedback on our work, especially when it's 5 stars. I hope to see you again in Portugal.
This was so fantastic. Vitor picked us up at our hotel in a very nice Mercedes van and it was incredibly comfortable. Vitor's knowledge of everything made the trip so interesting and wonderful. He has a lovely demeanor and was very easy going, giving us lots of flexibility at each stop and even extending the trip 40 minutes to allow us more time. I would recommend Vitor to ANYONE visiting Portugal for an incredible experience.
Thank you so much for the excellent review. Recognition of my work is very important to me; you are incredible people and made my work so much easier. I almost felt like I was traveling with family. I hope to see you again here in Portugal...
Super knowledgeable and thoughtful guide, with great stories too! We got to see beautiful castles and palaces, and in between, Vitor chatted with us about everything we wanted to know about Portugal and its culture and history.
Thank you very much for your excellent review. It is very important for me to receive opinions on my work, and even more so when they are positive like this. It shows that this is the right path: professionalism, honesty, competence. I hope to see you again in Portugal.
Thank you Vitor for a lovely private tour. I don't think we would have had a great experience if we went with those huge tour buses. Thank you for being prompt and picking us up from our hotel. Your SUV was roomy and clean. The itinerary was at a perfect pace. Eventhough we went over an hour on the tour you still insist we take our time. It was great to visit each site at our pace.
Thank you so much for the excellent review. Receiving another 5-star rating is very important to me; it's recognition of my work. Showing Portugal to incredible people like you was very rewarding and made my job much easier. I almost felt like I was traveling with family. I hope to see you again here in Portugal...
Vitor was very friendly, courteous, informative and a real gentleman. The ride was very comfortable. He went above and below our expectations. We highly recommend this tour with Vitor.
Thank you very much for your kind words; they are an encouragement and recognition of my work, exceeding expectations and showcasing the charms of my country.
Vitor is an excellent private tour guide! We had 3 separate full day tours around the sights in Lisbon, Fatima and surrounding areas, and Sintra. Vitor has a great sense of humor and is a wealth of information about the entire country, AND its history! He explained in detail about the important facts of each location and he was VERY accommodating as far as how much time spent in each area. Vitor’s recommendations for restaurants for lunch were excellent for Authentic Portugese food and drink! We NEVER felt rushed and enjoyed every minute! He does tours well outside of the Lisbon area, including the Algarve and Northern locations, including Porto. As an older couple, we didn’t want to have a group tour, and he was always able to park near all sites! Very important, since we have some mobility issues. Vitor surprised us with a special, meaningful gift each day. How thoughtful. We highly recommend the Portugal Expert Turismo!
Hello Diana Thank you so much for the excellent review. Receiving another 5 stars is very important to me; it's recognition of my work. You are incredible people, you made my job so much easier. I almost felt like I was traveling with family. I hope to see you again here in Portugal...
