-
-
-
-
+1 More Image
Sintra & Cascais Day Tour From Lisbon
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Explore the glorious Pena National Palace, the romantic, stylish palace from the 19th century
- Take a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast
- Gaze at stunning views from Roca Cape cliffs
- Admire the glamorous town of Cascais, the first Tourism region in Portugal
- Expert local guide to go with you
Overview
Drive through wooded hills to magnificent Pena Palace. Modelled on Versailles, this is said to be the finest medieval palace in Portugal. View the lavish royal apartments and explore the glorious gardens with their grottoes and secret trails.
Visit historic Sintra, described by Byron as "the most pleasing (town) in Europe", for a chance to try delicious local foods. Then continue to Roca Cape cliffs, the westernmost point of Europe, for stunning views. A scenic drive along the Atlantic coast takes you past the celebrated Boca do Inferno (No stoppage), a picturesque chasm formed by wave erosion.
In Cascais, Portugal’s original tourist resort, you’ll see elegant summer homes, grand hotels and restaurants built for the super-rich in the beginning of the 20th century.This is a day full of visual delights and a photographer’s dream tour.
Itinerary
For your Sintra & Cascais Day Tour From Lisbon , make your way to Restauradores Square to meet your guide. Long the home of Portugal’s monarchs, Sintra is a magnificent town of marvelous historic mansions, all set against a backdrop of lush hills.
Feel like royalty as you enter romantic Pena National Palace, built by the artistic and intellectual king Fernando II (1816-1885), and perched atop Sintra Mountain. This mountain range (Serre Sintra) has long been associated with myths and legends. It was said that Diana, the Greek goddess of hunting, used the mountains as her retreat, and so the area was named for her. To the Romans, she was known as Cynthia, which became Çintra or Sintra.
Do not miss The Great Triton, the guardian of the palace, commemorated in Manueline (late Gothic) and mythology. From the Terrace of the Arches you’ll see wonderful views of the palaces of Montserrate, Seteais (now a luxury hotel) and Quinta da Regaleira, with its gorgeous gardens.
Inside the Palace, several treats are in store, such as the bedrooms of the King and Queen, the Chapel of Saint Jerónimo, the Arab Room, the Queen’s Terrace, the Indian Room and the Nobles’ Room.
At the lunch break in old Sintra, give in to temptation and taste the delicious pastries from the villages of Travesseiro and Queijada (payable direct).
Stunning scenery awaits at Roca Cape cliffs, the western most point of Europe, “where the earth ends and the sea begins…’’ (Luíz Vaz de Camões). See the powerful waves of the fashionable Guincho beach, a paradise for surfers, windsurfers and kite-surfers. Then take a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing Boca do Inferno (Hell’s Mouth) (No stoppage).
At glamorous Cascais, Portugal’s original tourist resort, you can enjoy a walk along the bay. See the grand villas, hotels and restaurants built for the very rich at the start of the 20th century.
On the drive back to Lisbon, you’ll pass the town of Estoril, which was inhabited by the Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs and has inherited a rich cultural legacy of architecture, habits and customs.
Your tour ends in Restauradores Square and you should make your own arrangements for returning to your accommodation.
Inclusions
- Pena Palace & Park Tickets
- Guide in English, Portuguese, Spanish (on request in advance: French, German, Italian)
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Meals & beverages
- Guided tours inside monuments
Please note
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details.
If you require Spanish, French, German-speaking guides please state this at the time of booking.
Group size: 8pax/van.
Additional info
Customer Reviews
-
Michael Wilson
Interesting day
Jaime, our guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. Sinatra was very crowded but he negotiated it well and pick up points worked OK. Nice to see the surrounding countryside. Pena...
United Kingdom 09/15/2017 -
Selin Erdal
...
Australia 07/03/2016 -
John J. Cataldo
A Fantastic Day to Remember
Our tour guide led us thru a journey ranging from a visit to a breath taking summer palace to the beaches of Portugal. The stop at the western most point on continental Europe...
United States 02/28/2016
travel inspiration from guidebook
-
Culture
Living it Up in Lisbon – All the best of Portugal’s Capital
Around the Seven Hills of Lisbon The post Living it Up in Lisbon – All the best of Portugal’s Capital appeared first on The Guidebook - isango!.
-
Adventure
All You Need To Know Before Your Visit To Florence
The city of Firenze, as Italians call it, Florence has been touted as the birthplace of the Renaissance. Brimming with art, culture,… The post All You Need To Know Before Your Visit To Florence appeared first on The Guidebook - isango!.
-
Adventure
7 Best Things to do in Singapore: A Comprehensive Guide
Popularly known as the Lion City, Singapore is a city-state known for its unique tapestry of experience and the perfect blend of… The post 7 Best Things to do in Singapore: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on The Guidebook - isango!.