Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

8 Hours

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Overview

See Portugal's natural and architectural wonders on a small-group, guided tour of Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon. On this journey, experience the rich vegetation of Sintra Natural Park, the hidden trails and caves at Pena Park and the bluffs of Roca Cape. Tour the immaculate Pena National Palace and then drive along the Atlantic Coast to Cascais for a leisurely walk through town to its scenic beaches.

Day trip from Lisbon to the historic and beautiful towns of Sintra and Cascais
Discover the natural wonders of Pena Park and Sintra Natural Park
Visit Pena National Palace and Sintra National Palace
See the cliffs of Roca Cape, the westernmost point of continental Europe
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, including free time at Cascais Beach
Small-group walking tour limited to 8 people for a more personalized experience

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What To Expect

Meet your guide in central Lisbon for a memorable small-group guided day trip to Sintra and Cascais. Hop aboard your air-conditioned minivan and travel to Sintra. First stop at Pena Park and see the diversity of plants and trees line the beautiful trails. Then, voyage to a spectacular vantage point of Pena National Palace (Palacio da Pena) and the Atlantic Ocean from Queen's Throne.Continue to Pena National Palace, the most famous of Sintra's monuments, located at the top of Sintra Mountain. Enjoy this 19th-century Romanticist castle that looks and feels like a fairy tale. Admire its eclectic Neo-Manueline, Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance styles as you head inside. Observe the extravagant bedrooms that used to serve as a summer residence for the royal family. Depart the palace and stroll with your guide to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra. Spend some free time to have lunch or discover the town's forested palaces like Sintra National Palace, a medieval royal palace occupied from the 15th to 19th centuries (own expense). Check out the local fare with tastes of aqueijada or travesseiro, two scrumptious and traditional pastries.Meet back with your guide and travel to Sintra Natural Park. Along the way, pass by Seteais Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and the Palace of Monserrate. Then, whip out your camera for great photos at the rocky bluffs of Roca Cape (Cabo da Roca), Europe's westernmost point. Briefly, visit Guincho Beach where surfers shred the gnar and then cruise by Hell's Mouth (Boca do Inferno). Finally, make your way to Cascais' bay for a walk.In the former fishing town of Cascais, peruse the narrow streets of this trendy vacation getaway with your guide. Check out classic white, terracotta-roofed houses as you make your way to the beach. Then, bask in the sun as you tuck your toes into the golden sands and gaze over the expansive Atlantic Ocean. Along the journey back to central Lisbon, where your tour concludes, enjoy pristine views of the scenic town of Estoril.

Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

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