Sintra, Cascais & Cabo da Roca Full Day Tour from Lisbon
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Sintra has a lot to see and although the town is small, its planning makes it complex to visit for those who don't know it. As well as knowing all the nooks and crannies, we know the tricks to make the most of your time. Even though our tour is very well-rounded, it's not exhausting, as we take care to balance the time spent traveling with the time spent visiting. We are storytellers, we like to be precise with the information shared but add humor, drama, and interaction with the group. To have this close interaction and adjust to the needs of the group, we prefer to work with small groups. In addition to all of the above, we guarantee the visit to two of Sintra's iconic monuments: Quinta da Regaleira and Palacio da Pena. As well as the visit to the westernmost point of the European continent and a passage along the Portuguese Riviera.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Travel Insurance
What's not
- Lunch
- Pena Palace Ticket €13
- Quinta da Regaleira Ticket €15
Itinerary
From Lisbon, we have a 40 drive to Sintra and the first site of the day will be Pena Palace. Pena Palace is one of the most visited monuments in Portugal and definitely worth visiting. The palace is an 18th-century architectural complex that incorporates a 16th-century monastery, surrounded by a vast park full of plants and greenery, lakes, chapels, nooks and crannies. Pena Palace is often referred to as the Enchanted Palace or Disney Palace and for 1.5 hours you can wander through the park before reaching the terraces, where you can soak up the splendor and magic of this place. The interior/ rooms of the palace are not included in the visit due to the crowds and the organization of the remaining time. This entrance ticket for the park and terraces has a cost of 7€50. Total time allocated: 40-minute commute + 90 minutes to visit the attraction.
From Pena Palace, we drive down the mountain for about 15 minutes to the historic center of Sintra. The place chosen for a second stop, both to discover the center where the Royal Palace of Sintra and the town of Sintra are located. as well as to taste delicacies during a lunch break. Although this will be free time, we will suggest what to see, and where to eat. At the Historical Center, you'll be amazed by the surrounding architecture, including the Moorish Castle that lies on the top of the mountain, watching us. Total allocated time: 15-minute drive + 90 free time
The 18th-century palace converted into a hotel gives us one of the best viewpoints in Sintra almost a frame.
Sintra is filled with many extravagant constructions but none are more intriguing than Quinta da Regaleira. The main house, of an eccentric neo-gothic influence, stands out among the vegetation, but the gardens are the charm of this monument: hidden caves, an inverted tower with a spiral staircase that leads to the well, the Holy Trinity Chapel, the symbolism and mysticism of the place are breathtaking. The entrance fee is 11€ per person. From Quinta da Regaleira to Cabo da Roca we will take 30 minutes. Time allocated: 30 minute trip + 90 visit
Monserrate Palace, a palace rebuilt in the 19th century, but whose history dates back to a time when Portugal was not yet a country.
Being the westernmost point of the European continent, Cabo da Roca was at other times, considered the end of the world. "Where the land ends and the sea begins" Cabo da Roca is a beautiful place. It will take us 30 minutes from Cabo da Roca to Cascais.
Still part of Sintra Cascais Natural Park the dunes of Cresmina and Guincho Beach are preserved in their wildest form, highlighting their beauty to passers-by.
Cascais Bay is the last viewpoint of the day. The humble fishing town was converted into a resort for the elites that never lost the original beauty and preserved its roots. From Cascais to Lisbon we will drive through the coastal road and it will take us 40 minutes to get to the initial point
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting in front of the Pharmacy, inside the boat Terminal. Cais do Sodré is our meeting point because it's to access: the train station, metro station, boat terminal, bus and tram stop.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Xploratour
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Lisbon
- Its from-price is 100% above the median of the 1396 day trips we list in Lisbon.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 431 of 1396.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lisbon
Lisbon spills down its hills to the Tagus estuary, a city of tiled façades, rattling yellow trams, viewpoint terraces and late, unhurried dinners.
The old quarters hold most of the charm. Alfama's tangle of lanes climbs to São Jorge Castle and echoes with fado in the evening, the Baixa's orderly grid runs down to the vast Praça do Comércio on the river, and Bairro Alto and Chiado mix bookshops and cafés by day with bars by night. Viewpoints such as Santa Luzia and Senhora do Monte frame red rooftops and shining water.
Top-ranked sights in Lisbon: Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio), Pena National Palace (Palacio Nacional da Pena), Alfama.
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