1 day tour of Sintra and Cascais, Palácio da Pena, Quinta da Regaleira ....
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On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the romantic Pena Palace and the fascinating Quinta da Regaleira set amidst lush forests of the Serra de Sintra, meet the magnificent Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe where land ends and the sea begins. (Camões) and enjoy the beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean. See also Cascais one of the most visited villas in the country with its beautiful beaches and excellent cuisine.
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Being one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the main attraction of historic Sintra, the Pena National Palace is much more than a simple Castle, it is one of the most charming places in Portugal, full of curiosities, incredible landscapes and fantasy. The Palace was built in the 19th century, on a steep rock, which is the second highest point in the Serra de Sintra (above the palace you can only find Cruz Alta, at 528m altitude) Enjoy the magnificent view and photographic opportunities at the Palácio da Pena, in Parque da Pena and in the cottage and gardens of the Countess d' Edla Ticket not included
The palace is located on the hillside and a short distance from the historic center of Sintra, being classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Quinta da Regaleira was built between 1904 and 1910, in the last period of the monarchy. With 4 hectares, the palace is surrounded by lush gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic buildings, which conceal alchemical meanings, such as those evoked by Freemasonry, Templars and Rosicrucian. It models the space in mixed strokes that evoke the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline architecture.
Perfect place to enjoy the sunset and take great photos for remembrance, Cabo da Roca is situated at latitude 38º 47´ North and longitude 9º 30´ West, the westernmost point of Continental Europe, as Luís Vaz de Camões wrote, the place "Where the Earth ends and the sea begins". About 150 meters from the sea, here you can have a comprehensive view of the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which is worth the visit. Cabo da Roca Lighthouse was built in 1758. It is inserted in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Its flora is diverse and, in many cases, has unique species, being the object of several studies.
Boca do Inferno is a cliff near Cascais, named after Boca do Inferno due to the incessant crashing of the Atlantic Ocean on the cliffs carving a small cave, which later collapsed into a small bay and a natural arch. With unique features, it is a place of recreation, where you can enjoy a divine landscape and magnificent sunsets, being only overshadowed by the often suicides committed in its dangerous and unprotected cliff.
Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Serra de Sintra, Cascais has always been an important tourist center. It is known for its sandy beaches and bustling marina. With the sea at its feet, Cascais can be proud of its excellent cuisine based on seafood and fresh fish dishes. In Cascais there are restaurants for all tastes and pockets, which excel in quality and good taste.
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We will pick you up from any hotel in Lisbon
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
This was the tour I looked forward to the most while in Portugal. All other tours with other companies before and after this one were fabulous. This company provided us with a driver who barely spoke English and who didn’t know how to get anywhere. Communication was almost non-existent. We received no information from her about the area, history, recommendations, nothing. In Cascais we waited 45 minutes for her to pick us up. We asked for a new driver who was provided but had to wait at a gas station for him to get there. His English was a little better but he complained about the traffic and the police. He also didn’t seem well versed in where he was taking us. He would drop us off in one spot and then send me a Google maps pin of how to find him in a parking lot. All other tours in Portugal provide drivers who come to you and escort you to their vehicle. Service was extremely disappointing. The attractions offered for this tour are definitely worth seeing. However, I highly recommend booking with another company.
English was a little better but he complained about the traffic and the police. He also didn’t seem well versed in where he was taking us. He would drop us off in one spot and then send me a Google maps pin of how to find him in a parking lot. All other tours in Portugal provide drivers who come to you and escort you to their vehicle. Service was extremely disappointing. The attractions offered for this tour are definitely worth seeing. However, I highly recommend booking with another company.
We had a wonderful experienced, Tommy was great with us, and the places we visit were amazing! We enjoyed this great experience and the recommendations from Tommy were perfect!
The tour operator failed to respond to any messages (or phone calls) sent by me or directly by viator which left my group scrambling to find another tour the morning of our scheduled tour to Sintra.
This was a great day trip. Loved seeing all the different sites. Definitely get your tickets to Peña and Regaleira ahead of time. Recommend getting the ticket with the transportation from gate to palace at Peña. Be prepared for lines. Our tickets were for 11:30am. We got dropped off right at the gate at 11:00am (saved us so much walking.) We got up to the palace a little before 11:30am to get in the 11:30am group line and didn’t get into the palace until a little after 12:30pm. It was nice to be able to have the ticket ahead of time to skip the line entering Regaleira. Again, dropped off and picked up right at the gate. The other sites were a lot more leisurely. We stopped at several places along the way for photos in addition to Cabo da Roca and Boca de Inferno. Our driver, Aurelio, was fantastic. He was super friendly and flexible. He allowed us to take the time we needed at each place and adapted as things came up (like the lines at Peña.) He truly loves Lisbon and is a great ambassador, pointing out and making suggestions for different sites we should visit during our time. We was super attentive, wanting to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. It was great to spend the day with him.
We are very glad you anjoyed the tour and that all went according to your expectations. Thank you very much for your evaluation and for such nice words, we're always glad when our customers appreciate our services Thank you again, and we hoe to see You soon!
