Full-Day Private Sintra Tour with Wine Tasting and Pena Palace
Description
Sintra, the capital of romanticism, is one of the most picturesque and beautiful villages of Portugal. The monuments have a grand architecture full of stories and unraveling mysteries. Gardens, centenary trees and ancient palaces in a truly unique environment await you. In this Sintra tour you can also visit the westernmost point of Europe, Gincho’s dunes, and the mysterious Sintra Mountains. This is a must-do site in Portugal! Pena Palace Ticket included and the option!
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Itinerary
Visit to the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels and shrines.
Next, we make a delightful pitstop at a charming winery in Sintra, inviting you to savor the absolute best wines the region has to offer.
The next stop is the Pena Palace where you can admire a mix of architectural styles in the interior as well as in the exterior. The Pena Palace is one of the best examples of Romanticism from the 19th century. Make sure to have your camera ready to capture the fantastic landscape surrounding the Palace.
Next, discover the most westerly point of continental Europe. From the cliff tops, enjoy the fantastic view of the beaches and the sea. From the road near the coast, you can gaze at the beaches and the beautiful towns of Estoril and Cascais.
Climb to the Moorish Castle where the construction of the first sections of its wall dates from the 8th and 9th century. From the castle, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole region. It can’t be missed!
On the way back, we will have the chance to enjoy this unique beach with its famous dunes. A real sanctuary for surf, windsurf and kitesurf.
And of course we can’t leave without visiting the charming town of Cascais. This former fishing village used to be a royal getaway. Nowadays it still is one of the most attractive destinations for the Portuguese and foreign elite thanks to all that it has to offer: boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches and much more.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Vehicles: Our vehicles are cleaned and disinfected before each service and at the end of the day, daily, with the appropriate products in accordance with the cleaning protocol covid-19.
- Driver/Guide: The driver complies with the rules of cleanliness and hygiene. The driver will wear a mask and must maintain the necessary distance according to the protocol. The health conditions of the driver will be assessed frequently.
- Protection: In our vehicles, alcohol gel and face masks will always be available free of charge, if customers need it. The driver will advise the use of a mask and hand cleaning with mandatory alcohol gel after all stops, before re-entering the vehicle.
Reviews(70)
We had such an amazing tour with our guide Jose. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. If you want to truly experience Sintra with all of its authenticity and hidden gems look no further, you will not be disappointed!!! 10 out of 10!
Our tour guide Jose Ribeiro from “Lisbon on wheels tours” was outstanding. My wife and I have taken many private tours prior to meeting Jose for our Sinatra, Cascais & Cabo da Rico tour. It was an all day private tour. He had so much knowledge of the areas, shops and culture of the areas that we were touring today. Jose always took the time to know about us and maybe the areas that we would like to visit best. He surprised us with some additional stops he felt we would’ve liked and he was correct. We had an exceptional time and all went so well. One of the best part of our tour was Jose himself. He was just a nice person to be around. We highly recommend his services and the excursion we had taken.
Jose’ was an exceptional guide who was very enjoyable to be with and efficient with time so that we could get the most out of each location on the tour. His knowledge and passion for history and culture kept us engaged the whole time. He was one of the best tour guides we have ever had in all of our travels, and would highly recommend him.
Jose was fantastic! He was accommodating from the start, taking us to a convenience store before the tour started when our luggage was lost by the airline. He was entertaining throughout the tour, extremely knowledgeable on every stop, and genuinely passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences with us. He treated us like friends and tailored the day to us. Fantastic conversations, information, and bonding — and of course great sights in Sintra, Cascais and more!
This tour was without a doubt the best thing we did in Portugal! Our tour guide, José, was incredible and made the day so special and memorable. Not only did we learn so much about the history at each stop but be he really tailored the flow of the day to suit our interests which added another level to the experience. He was so genuine and such fun to hang out with all day so it felt like hanging out with a friend instead of being guided by a stiff tour guide speaking from a script. This was our favorite day of the our trip! The company was also very easy to work with so I was able to customize the pickup and drop off points along with the specific sites I wanted to see which was very convenient to me!
Our trip w Jose was terrific! He was so knowledgeable about the region, its history and places we visited. He provided us also with some unique experiences that were most personal - a wine tasting at a local cooperative, a visit to a unique vineyard and a wonderful lunch experience on the beach. Above all, he was extremely congenial and took great interest in us. The connection w Jose was immediate and one day we hope to travel with him again.
We had the most amazing day with our guide, Jose, yesterday! He could not have been kinder or more patient! We first when to Pena Palace. He had already purchased our timed tickets and transfer shuttle. The palace was incredible and the in depth history José shared made it even more meaningful! That man knows his history! He then took us to a winery - the only where the grapes are grown in the sand. Delicious! Then on to a local restaurant where we got to chose our own fish. Delicious! Then a lovely drive to the the western most point of europes mainland. On to the sweet little town of Sintra where Jose took us to his favorite bakery for amazing treats! Yum! Jose is the best! Grab him if you can!
What an excellent tour this was! Jose was the best guide my family and I could have been gifted with. His knowledge and professionalism was unmatched, and his kindness is second to none. I would recommend this tour to anyone seeking a day full of beautiful views, historic insights, and a chance to make a new friend in Portugal. Thank you Jose for a perfect experience.
Our "driver" Jose was incredible. He kept referring to himself as nothing more than our driver with jokes, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. Jose took us around Lisbon and adjacent areas, showed us from a locals perspective the best parts of Lisbon, and even took us to some hidden gems! We had to modify our trip due to conflicts, and Jose took his subject matter expert knowledge and without hesitation modified the trip to accommodate our change in schedule. 10/10 would recommend Lisbon on Wheels, and specifically Jose!
Wow! Definitely 5/5! We had a fantastic day with Lisbon on Wheels. Our guide, Jose, was truly excellent. He was attentive, informative, humorous and relaxed. He even managed to keep our 14 and 17 year olds engaged all day. We did a trip to the palace, Sintra, wine tasting in Colares, Cabo da Roca and finally Cascais. There were some additional stops off the tourist tracks too, which felt very special. We thoroughly enjoyed our day. Lunch was amazing, especially if you enjoy seafood. Jose even extended the day by a couple of hours, which he discussed and agreed with us. Highly recommend.
