Full Day Private Tour to Sintra and Cascais
Description
Discover the hidden treasures OF Portugal on a full-day private tour that combines Sintra’s fantasy with the natural beauty OF the coast. In Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will be transported to a fairy tale. Explore the Palace DA Pena, a romantic masterpiece NO top OF a hill, and marvel at the National Palace DE Sintra, with its iconic chimneys and fascinating history. The adventure continues with a scenic trip across the coast. Feel the breeze of the Atlantic NO Cabo DA Roca, the westernmost point OF continental Europe, and DEfine the elegant charm OF Cascais and Estoril, fisherman villages that have become luxury refuges, with stunning beaches and a vibrant atmosphere. This is your opportunity DE create unforgettable memories, with a flexible itinerary and the exclusive attention of a local Guide. Prepare for a day full OF history, breathtaking landscapes and authentic culture DE Portugal.
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The National Palace of Pena is like a sacred jewel that crowns the Serra de Sintra. The surrounding park, in tune with the fairytale character of the palace, awakens emotions of mystery and discovery. In its nooks and crannies, eyes are lost in charm. The colorful tones of the palace, the highest exponent of Romanticism in Portugal and eternal work of King Fernando II, Artist-King, open doors to the imagination of all who arrive there, and the infinite shades of green that paint the surrounding park constitute a idyllic, often under the veil of the characteristic fog of the Sintra mountains. As if out of a fairy tale, this place makes all generations of people who pass by and who are dazzled by it dream.
In the historic center of the romantic village of Sintra, Portugal, many buildings and traces from different eras and cultural movements remain. It encompasses a wide area of diverse heritage, including palaces, castles, farms and parks with different classifications. From municipal heritage to World Heritage, duly classified by UNESCO.
Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Portugal and continental Europe. It is located in the parish of Colares, municipality of Sintra and district of Lisbon. Its geographic coordinates are N 38º46'51", W 9º30'2". The site can be visited, not to the extreme but to an area at an altitude of 140 m. The cape forms the western end of the Serra de Sintra, plunging into the Atlantic Ocean. Luís Vaz de Camões described it as the place “Where the land ends and the sea begins” (in Os Lusíadas, Canto III).
Located by the sea and traditionally a fishing village, Cascais underwent significant development in the 19th century. XIV, when it was a port of call of great movement for ships heading to Lisbon. However, it was from the 2nd half of the 20th century onwards. In the 19th century, when bathing in the sea began to be appreciated, Cascais underwent an impulse that transformed it into a very fashionable summer resort. The main driver of the transformation was the King of Portugal D. Luís I, who in 1870 converted the fortress of the citadel into the summer residence of the Portuguese monarchy. This example was followed by the nobility who built palaces and beautiful villas where they spent the hottest time of the year, completely transforming the old fishing village.
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Our Tours are private, therefore, there will only be a meeting point to be indicated by the requester of our services.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
This toyr experience was nothing short, of amazing. Our driver for the day, Rui was very courteous, kind, professional, and customized our itinerary based off of his local knowledge and even provided recommendations for other things to do for our remiqing stay in Portugal. I highly recommend booking this tour and asking specifically for Rui again as he was a pleasure and made my gamily feel so safe and taken care of!
Hi Leiaka, thank you very much for your fantastic feedback! We are extremely happy to know that you had an incredible experience and that Rui contributed to making your tour so special. Thank you for your compliments on Rui's professionalism, courtesy and local knowledge. We will be sure to pass along your comments to him. We are so pleased that your family felt safe and well cared for. We hope to welcome you back to Portugal soon!
Unfortunately the most memorable part of the trip was the overcrowding at Pena. Far too many tickets were sold and the crowd management was poorly handled. The rest of the trip was satisfying but it started off terribly at Pena. A+ for the driver though as he treated us very well.
Hi Peter, thanks for your feedback. We are very sorry that your visit to Palácio da Pena was hampered by overcrowding. We understand how frustrating this can be, but we remind you that the management of monuments such as the Penalty Palace is not in our responsibility, due to this factor we regret that it led to penalizing our score. We are happy to know that the A+ compliment to our driver, this being our target. Always available, Exclusif Travels & Tours
We are back at home and have commented many times how glad we were that we went to Sintra with Miguel! There is no way we could have accomplished everything we did with a small group let alone by our selves. Miguel arrived on time in a fresh clean very comfortable car with questions about what we wanted to do, including what type of lunch we wanted. Our guide was so qualified, knowledgeable and helpful. He was a great communicator and let us know what to expect and we felt comfortable that he would be there waiting for us with a smile when we finished our tours.
Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback about Miguel’s Sintra tour! We are so happy to hear that you had such a great experience and that Miguel helped make your visit even more special. It is great to know that the punctuality, comfort of the car, the knowledge of the guide and the attention to detail made all the difference. We greatly value feedback from our customers and will pass on your compliments to Miguel. We hope to be able to provide you with memorable experiences like this many times in the future!
Comfortable transport to the key sites on the itinerary. Miguel was an excellent driver, very chatty and knowledgeable about the areas we were driving through and the places we visited. Overall the team were helpful and flexible to meet our needs.
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience! We are so happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience with the comfortable transportation and that Miguel was an excellent, attentive and knowledgeable driver. It is great to hear that our team was able to accommodate your needs and provide flexibility. We greatly value your feedback!
