Sintra Private Half-Day Tour: Palaces, Cabo da Roca & Cascais

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Itinerary

1. The tour starts by picking travelers in their hotel / Airbnb or Port in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais

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2. We will discover the colorful streets of Sintra while hearing fantastic stories about its history. After having a walk through the center you will learn about the fascinating architecture behind the National Palace in Sintra and before leaving you will taste its unique and delicious pastry, a delicacy which locals have been selling for more than two hundred years.

   35 min

3. Discover the most colorful and magnificent palace in Sintra: the Pena Palace. A national monument that constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world. It is unique and it’s a classic example of the romanticism period in Portugal and in Europe. At the top you will have the best views toward Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais. This will be a guided visit.

   1.5 hAdmission included

4. Admire the views from the Pena Palace and road of this X century castle in the middle of the lush forest of Sintra. You will get to know about the North African Moors who build it and about the Christians who conquered it 4 centuries later.

   5 min

5. Embark on a beautiful drive where you will encounter the picturesque and hidden towns of Colares and Penedo until we reach the coastline and the amazing village of Azenhas do Mar. Azenhas do Mar offers one of the best viewpoints where you will be able to appreciate this breathtaking fisherman’s town

   15 min

6. We will stop at this stunning cliffside beach on the Portuguese coast. At Praia Grande, you will have time for a quick lunch at a local beachfront restaurant offering delicious seafood and meat dishes. For those curious to try traditional Portuguese cuisine, this is the perfect place. Alternatively, if you prefer not to have lunch, you can use this time to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the westernmost coastline of mainland Europe.

   1 h

7. Explore the impressive coastline through secret places on our way to Cabo da Roca- The westernmost point of continental Europe. This place is what we call the end of the world. Be ready to admire the magnificent views and its cliffs.

   30 min

8. Pass through Cascais and admire this historic coastal resort, known for its beautiful bay, coastline, and elegant villas.

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9. We head back to Lisbon, where the tour ends.

   10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

How it compares in Lisbon

• Its from-price is 21% below the median of the 4320 experiences we list in Lisbon.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1876 of 4320.
• 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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