Tour privado Sintra, Cabo Da Roca E Cascais





Descripción
Un paseo por Sintra, Cabo da Roca y Cascais es un verdadero tesoro histórico, donde se pueden encontrar restos históricos de la Edad de Bronce en estaciones desviadas de la Historia de Portugal.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Castillo árabe - Sintra Monumentos Bordeando dos cadenas montañosas de Sintra, el castillo árabe se remonta a los primeros días de la ocupación árabe de la península: el siglo VIII. Después de muchos intentos, finalmente fue tomado por Dom Afonso Henriques primer rey de Portugal en 1147, y se construyó la primera Capilla Cristiana de la ciudad, dedicada a San Pedro de Penaferrim. En el período romántico, en 1860, las paredes fueron restauradas bajo la supervisión de Dom Fernando II, esposo de doña María II, que ensució las áreas circundantes y dio una nueva dignidad a las antiguas ruinas medievales. Cabe destacar la cisterna morisca en el interior y la llamada Torre Real. Situado a unos 3,5 km del centro histórico de Sintra.
Parque y Palacio Nacional de Pena Museos y palacios Palacio Nacional de Peña Visite el fantástico exponente del Romanticismo del siglo XIX en el Palacio de Pena en Portugal Situado en la cima del Monte da Pena, el palacio fue construido en el sitio de un antiguo monasterio. Construido por D. Fernando de Saxe Coburg-Gotha, quien se casó con la reina Doña María II en 1836. Después de enamorarse de Sintra, decidió comprar el convento y las tierras circundantes para construir un palacio de verano para la familia real. Se ha instalado un restaurante en una de las alas del palacio, con una terraza que ofrece una hermosa vista panorámica sobre las montañas de Sintra y la costa.
Sintra pueblo del patrimonio municipal al patrimonio mundial, debidamente clasificado por la UNESCO, visite el centro histórico de la romántica aldea de Sintra, quedan muchos edificios y restos de varios períodos y movimientos culturales.
Palacio Nacional de Sintra Museos y palacios El Palacio Nacional de Sintra es único entre los palacios medievales reales en Portugal y el edificio más distinguido en el pueblo de Sintra. Desde las primeras dinastías del país, Sintra fue uno de los lugares favoritos de los reyes y reinas portugueses, aunque el palacio que podemos ver hoy fue una iniciativa de Dom João I, que lo reconstruyó, y Dom Manuel I, que enriqueció la decoración del edificio. personaje. y agregó una nueva ala. Visite el interior del palacio, donde seguramente descubrirá un poco más sobre la historia de Portugal. La decoración es bastante notable, ya que es una combinación de varios estilos artísticos que dependían de los gustos respectivos de los reyes que vivieron aquí, y diseñados para dar diferentes nombres a las diferentes salas. En particular, atrae la atención de los visitantes a la Sala de los Cisnes, la Sala de Armería, la Urraca o la Sala de Lectura y la capilla. Afuera, la característica más llamativa y distintiva del palacio son las dos grandes chimeneas cónicas de la cocina, cada una de 33 metros de altura, ahora adoptada como el símbolo de Sintra.
Palacio y Quinta da Regaleira Museos y palacios Muy cerca del centro histórico de Sintra se encuentra Quinta da Regaleira, uno de los lugares más enigmáticos de Sintra. Quinta da Regaleira fue construida a principios del siglo XX por el millonario Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), quien logró realizar uno de sus sueños aquí con la ayuda del arquitecto escenográfico Luigi Manini (1848-1936). Rodeado de exuberante vegetación, Palácio da Regaleira es un descubrimiento fascinante. El palacio fue construido en un estilo renacentista romántico, imitando formas arquitectónicas y decorativas góticas, manuelinas y renacentistas, mezcladas con simbolismo mítico y esotérico. Una mención especial está reservada para la Capilla de la Santísima Trinidad, donde los visitantes pueden bajar por una escalera de caracol hasta la cripta para descubrir el monumental pozo de iniciación que, en el fondo, conduce a través de una cueva a un increíble lago escondido en medio de los jardines. .
Museos y palacios Parque y Palacio de Monserrate Este fantástico parque romántico fue creado por William Beckford, quien se enamoró de la montaña Sintra.
Cabo da Roca Otro Si vas a Sintra, no te pierdas la oportunidad de visitar el punto más occidental de Europa continental, Cabo da Roca. Ubicado en la latitud 38º 47´ norte y longitud 9º 30´ oeste, Cabo da Roca es una coordenada importante para los que navegan por la costa, ya que es el punto más occidental de Europa continental, un hecho confirmado por los certificados que los visitantes quitan como un recuerdo. A unos 150 metros sobre el mar, aquí puede tener una vista panorámica de la Serra de Sintra y la costa, lo que hace que valga la pena la visita. Los registros históricos indican que hubo un fuerte en Cabo da Roca en el siglo XVII que desempeñó un papel importante en la protección de la entrada al puerto de Lisboa, formando una línea defensiva a lo largo de la costa, especialmente durante las Guerras Peninsulares. Hoy solo hay rastros, así como el faro que sigue siendo un punto importante para la navegación. Se encuentra dentro del Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais y es uno de los puntos de interés de los senderos que se pueden seguir aquí, a lo largo de la costa.
Cascais Pueblos y Pueblos Situada cerca del mar y tradicionalmente un pueblo de pescadores, Cascais disfrutó de un importante período de desarrollo en el siglo XIV, cuando fue un importante punto de parada para los barcos que se dirigían a Lisboa, convirtiéndose en un puerto muy ocupado en ese momento. Sin embargo, fue en la segunda mitad del siglo XIX, cuando los baños de mar se convirtieron en una actividad popular, que Cascais recibió el ímpetu que lo convirtió en un lugar de veraneo muy de moda. La gran fuerza impulsora detrás de esta transformación fue el rey de Portugal, Dom Luís I, quien, en 1870, convirtió la Fortaleza da Cidadela en la residencia de verano de la monarquía portuguesa. El ejemplo del rey fue inmediatamente copiado por la nobleza, que construyó palacios y villas extremadamente hermosas en la ciudad, donde pasaron la estación más calurosa del año, transformando por completo la apariencia del antiguo pueblo de pescadores. Cascais también comenzó a atraer la atención de los curiosos, que vinieron aquí para disfrutar de un paseo junto al mar, y el acceso a la ciudad se facilitó en gran medida con la apertura de la línea ferroviaria entre Pedrouços y Cascais en 1889. Hoy en día, Cascais es un Ciudad animada y cosmopolita que aún conserva gran parte de su ambiente aristocrático anterior. Particularmente recomendable es un paseo por sus calles, donde encontrará tiendas de la más alta calidad, o tal vez prefiera disfrutar de unos momentos de descanso en uno de los muchos cafés y restaurantes al aire libre dispersos por la ciudad. Las playas continúan siendo una de las mayores atracciones de Cascais, y es posible elegir entre las que se encuentran en la bahía protegida de la ciudad o las que están un poco más lejos en el área alrededor de Guincho, (que ya forma parte de Sintra-Cascais Parque Natural), donde existen excelentes condiciones para el surf y el windsurf. La Boca do Inferno (literalmente las fauces del infierno), una entrada a lo largo de la costa que está rodeada de rocas y cuevas empinadas, continúa siendo una curiosidad natural que atrae a miles de visitantes para admirar la fuerza bruta del mar. Una mención especial está reservada para la cocina local, especialmente los platos de pescado fresco y mariscos que se sirven aquí y que se pueden disfrutar en los numerosos restaurantes de la región.
Boca do Inferno se encuentra en la Costa da Guia, al oeste del pueblo de Cascais, en Portugal. El nombre "Boca do Inferno" atribuido a este lugar se debe a la analogía morfológica y al tremendo y aterrador impacto de las olas que se hacen sentir allí. La característica que conforma la roca en el acantilado es de naturaleza carbonatada. La erosión ejercida por la acción del agua de lluvia que, conteniendo dióxido de carbono disuelto, provoca la disolución del carbonato. A través de este proceso se forman cavidades y cuevas dentro de las calizas. Bien pudo haber sido una vieja gruta. Con el derribo de las capas superiores, la cueva habrá sido destruida, dejando una enorme cavidad al aire libre. Con características únicas, es un lugar de ocio, donde puede disfrutar de un paisaje divino y magníficas puestas de sol, que solo se ve opacado por los suicidios no raros cometidos en su peligroso y desprotegido acantilado. En la actualidad, el mar con ataques violentos y despiadados se eleva en una espuma blanca mortal durante decenas de metros, y continúa desgastando la roca milenaria, aumentando así el espectacular y el tamaño de la Boca del Infierno. En 1896, una película del inglés Henry Short ya mostraba la fuerza implacable del mar para golpear las rocas del lugar.
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Información importante
- Accesible para silla de ruedas
- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Hay asientos o sillas infantiles disponibles
- Las opciones de transporte son accesibles para sillas de ruedas
- No se recomienda para viajeros con mala salud cardiovascular
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- El codigo de vestimenta es casual elegante
- Puede ser operado por una guía multilingüe
- Se recomiendan zapatos cómodos para caminar.
Opiniones(27)
This is a beautiful, memorable tour in an UNESCO site and city that is not to be missed ! A double 5star 🎉 Our tour guide Diogo was so professional , interesting and considerate for all our needs . It was raining most of the day and we didn’t feel like we missed anything . We all were so pleased with this amazing tour , our everlasting memories and photos . Diogo is also a great at suggesting photo ops. My tips : wear comfortable hybrid sneaker hiking shoe , raingear in case forecast is like ours , I have balance issues so hiking sticks made it a lot easier on slippery pavement . Book your tickets ahead for Pena palace and take suggestions from Diogo for customizing, Maria M NYC
Hello Maria, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Diogo, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Our adventure and frustration began at 9:00 a.m. when Filipe was supposed to pick us up at our hotel. Instead, he called and said he was running late and would arrive in 35 minutes. He finally arrived at 10:00 a.m. He told us he wasn’t supposed to do this tour and was not feeling well. Later in the day he told us he had stayed up too late and overslept. The van was filthy and empty or partially used bottles of water were mixed in with unopened bottles of water. On the drive to Sintra, Filipe talked about a range of topics to include his sister’s extreme political views, his wife and their divorce when she wouldn’t quit her job after having a baby. He also told us that ALL women just want to stay home and have babies but are pressured by society to have careers. This was after we told him we had wonderful fulfilling careers and had just retired. We also told him we never wanted or had any children. He also talked about his sexual prowess. Ick. We got to Pena Place a little late for our timed ticket but were fortunate to be allowed in. Throughout the day when we were dropped off at a site, Filipe would tell us how long we had and to call him when we were ready. We made sure to be ready at the agreed upon time because we were already an hour behind schedule and wanted to make sure we saw everything. Filipe never picked the phone up when I called on WhatsApp (as he suggested) and I would have to call him on my phone and text him pictures of exactly where we were. He still wouldn’t answer but would call back after a few minutes. He would always tell us he was 2 to 5 minutes away but would still take 10 to 20 minutes to pick us up. Each time he picked us up he would be scattered and frankly a bit erratic in his driving and in his speech. By the time we got to Cabo da Roca, it was 3:45 p.m. and the sun was starting to set. I told Filipe I just wanted a quick picture and we could go (I was gone 4 minutes). He said he had to use the bathroom and didn’t return to the van for 22 minutes. At this point we told Filipe that we just wanted to go back to our hotel in Lisbon, but he decided to take us to Cascais anyway. Once there, Filipe told us he wanted us to walk around and have dinner, but we really weren’t sure he would pick us back up. We politely declined and again told him we just wanted to go back to Lisbon. Just outside Cascais, less than an hour since his last “bathroom break”, Filipe stopped at a gas station and disappeared for almost 20 minutes. At this point we contemplated calling an Uber to take us back to Lisbon, but none were close. Instead, we told Filipe to drop us at the Timeout Market which was about 20 minutes closer than our hotel with the evening traffic. Filipe then started talking about a few bad reviews he got on Viator because the clients were scammers and wanted a free trip. To be clear, we are not asking for a refund or a discount. We got to see some beautiful places, but quite honestly, there were times in the van with Filipe that we didn’t feel safe.
Hello Kathleen, The management and team at Fantastic express our sincere apologies for the disappointment you experienced. We understand the importance of your satisfaction and are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and effectively. To summarize the issues at hand, arriving late for collection and providing a vehicle in an unsatisfactory condition is unacceptable. We are taking immediate measures to rectify these problems and ensure that our service standards are consistently upheld, preventing any future shortcomings. Fantastic Ride is dedicated to the values of honesty and integrity. In response to the recent concerns raised, management has initiated a thorough investigation to address the matter appropriately. It is important to note that Filipe, the driver in question, is a highly experienced professional with an outstanding rating within our service. He communicated that he was not operating at his best due to severe food poisoning, which resulted in a challenging night for him. Filipe had informed us of his health concerns and requested a replacement driver in advance. However, due to the tight timeline leading up to the trip, we were unable to fulfill this request. In an effort to avoid a last-minute cancellation and given the circumstances, Filipe decided to proceed with the trip despite his health issues. We also wish to address concerns regarding the van route. This is the first instance in which a customer has expressed insecurity about this. Please be assured that the route is rigorously monitored using GPS, and our staff is fully committed to executing the established plan without deviation. We have implemented all necessary safety measures to guarantee a secure experience for our clients, and we stand by the effectiveness of our protocols. Filipe has provided a response to the feedback received, stating: "It was never my intention to criticize your life choices. I did not use any language that could be deemed inappropriate, nor did I address any sensitive matters. Conversations during tours can cover a variety of topics, but I strive to maintain appropriateness in all discussions. I regret if you felt offended at any point during our interaction. Once again, I sincerely apologize for any discomfort caused. Please accept my most sincere apologies." At Fantastic Ride, we value your feedback greatly, as it is essential for enhancing our services and refining our protocols. We apologize for the series of unfortunate events that led to a subpar experience. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention.
Very knowledgeable guideline and friendly and would recommend him to anyone looking for a pleasant experience.
Hello David, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Miguel, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Philipe gave us an informing tour. Was flexible and allowed us input to spend as much or as little time at the various stops.
Hello Steven, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Filipe, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Jorge was the BEST. He took us on a full-day tour from Lisboa to all the big touristy places on the coast we wanted to hit on our last day in Portugal. He gave us amazing tips at each place, helped us buy tickets for Pena Palace (we legit walked right in), knew every detail of every place. He made lunch reservations for us at a neat little restaurant in Sintra and even recommended a delicious dish. The weather was somewhat uncooperative but he was prepared with umbrellas and waited for us at the front of every site. He even was spot on with how long it would take to get through each place. We never once felt rushed. We saw every single thing we wanted to see. The car was clean and comfortable and his driving was second to none. He told us he wanted us to leave Portugal “wanting to come back again” and that’s exactly right. When we do, we will make sure to book our tours with Jorge. Absolutely do this tour!! You will NOT regret it. Thank you so much Jorge for making our trip so memorable!
Hello Mark, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Jorge, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Sintra was awesome, and our guide was the absolute best. He was personable, knowledgeable and he was an excellent, safe driver. A perfect, memorable day.
Hello Maureen, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Filipe, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Come back soon. Thank you so much for your support!!!
If you want 0 anxiety, comfortable, informative and pleasurable tour, then look no further. Fantastic Tour is an excellent choice. We were lucky to have Felipe (Gerald Butler look-alike) as our guide. He was attentive to our needs and made the tour hassle-free. Further, he was an amusing raconteur. Felipe, thanks from the 5 tourists from Winnipeg and Toronto, Canada.
Hello Beth, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Filipe, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Sintra, Capo Da Roca and Cascais are very beautiful and deserve a visit. The driver/ guide Philip was very overwhelmed with the program. He did his best to show us everything but we felt being rushed. He kept complaining about Traffic and parking etc. The van was very old and not well maintained. Overall, we enjoyed the trip but we could have enjoyed it more without hearing Philip complaining all the time.
Hello Ghiath, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Filipe, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Felipe was our guide and we had a wonderful day with him. He was full of knowledge about all the sites and everything we saw during our drive as well. He is a very affable guy and it felt like we had a friend taking us around to all the sites. I very much recommend Felipe and this tour!
Hello, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Filipe, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
My family and I had the best tour with Felipe! He picked us up on time and was incredibly warm, welcoming, and flexible throughout the whole day. He was very knowledgeable about the history and background of each place and able to answer any questions we had. A beautiful day with a great guide! We would recommend Felipe and Fantastic Tours to all our friends and family, and we would 100% return to them for our next Portugal trips.
Hello Emily, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Filipe, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!



