Private Tour Sintra and Cascais Full Day
Description
Discover Sintra where hundreds of years of history and culture wait for you. Walking through the city center you will find yourself surrounded by old houses now converted into quaint handicraft shops and traditional pastry "Queijada de Sintra ". Driving around the mountain you will pass amazing chalets and aristocratic residences, until you reach one of your favorite Palaces such us National Palace, the Pena Palace, the Quinta da Regaleira or the Moorish Castle ( choose 1 to visit, we recommend to pre-buy your ticket.) Lunch in Sintra and time we will head the wild Cabo da Roca, which is a sheer 150 meters cliff that forms the most western point of Continental Europe. And we go to Cascais, a coastal town once a small fishing village that became popular with artists and writers thanks to its idyllic scenery. Return to Lisbon along the coast, passing by Estoril admiring the beautiful coast and it’s beaches.
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Sintra is a tourist town at the foot of the Sintra mountain range, in Portugal, near the capital, Lisbon. For a long time a royal shrine, its wooded grounds are studded with pastel palaces and palaces. The National Palace of Sintra, in Moorish and Manueline style, is distinguished by two striking identical chimneys and elaborate tiles. The 19th century National Palace of Pena, at the top of the hill, is known for its extravagant design and breathtaking views.
Considered the most Romantic Palace in Europe. Address of the Last King of Portugal The Pena National Palace, popularly referred to only as Palácio da Pena or Castelo da Pena, is located in the village of Sintra, parish of São Pedro de Penaferrim, It represents one of the main expressions of nineteenth-century architectural Romanticism in the world, being the first palace of its kind in Europe, erected about 30 years before the Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria. On July 7, 2007 he was elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Pena Palace was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Writer J. K. Rowling was inspired here to write the Books (Cinema) Harry Potter The Regaleira Palace is the main building and the most common name of the Quinta da Regaleira palace. It is also called Monteiro dos Millões Palace, denomination associated with the nickname of its first owner was António Augusto who was distinguished by King Dom Carlos I on August 16, 1904 as Baron de Almeida. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 António Augusto, by the trait of the Italian architect Luigi Manini, gives the palace of 4 hectares, the palace, surrounded by luxuriant gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic constructions, places that conceal alchemical meanings, such as those evoked by Freemasonry, Templars and Rosa- cross. Models the space in mixed traces, evoking the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline architecture
Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Portugal, as well as continental Europe. Luís Vaz de Camões described it as the place "Where the earth ends and the sea begins" (in Os Lusíadas, Canto III). A stone pattern with a tombstone mark this geographical feature to all who visit this place. Its flora is diverse and, in many cases, has unique species, being the object of several studies that also extend to geomorphology, among others. In the zone there is a lighthouse (Lighthouse of Cabo da Roca)
Cascais is a seaside resort in Portugal, just west of Lisbon. It is known for its sandy beaches and the bustling marina. The historic center houses the medieval Fortress of Our Lady of Light and the Citadel Palace, a former royal retreat. Nearby is the whitewashed church of Our Lady of the Assumption, with glazed tiles. By many considered the Monaco of Portugal
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Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up at the Hotel, Apartment, Villas, Port, Airport
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(24)
We loved the tour. Jorge was great. He shared with us the history in great detail. He even volunteered to take my daughter and son in law, who were on the tour, to the train station so they could catch their ride. Jorge was one of the best guides I have seen, and I traveled all over the world.
Thank you very much for your Review.. Jorge is a Fantastic Guide, and always made the best for our guests. Thank you...
Eusebio, Maria, Jorge and the whole Team of Eagle Travel Tour are the best in Portugal, we usually collaborate with them when we have groups of Guests travelling to Portugal and they arrange the BEST Experiences, our Guests and the Team of Garmany Golf appreciate them so much! Professional, friendly, passionated, knowledgeable about the region and always accommodating. We highly recommend them for any kind of touring and activity!!
Thank you very much for your Review.. We always made the best for our guests. Thank you
We have used Eagle Travel Tours for a few of our day trips from Lisbon and beyond. Eusebio and Jorge have been our main guides and always show up early, with a smile and eager to assist to make it the best day in their country. They pull out all the stops, know every road to avoid the usual traffic and will share historical facts along the way, without becoming 'too informative'. Changes? Of course! They step into action and solve any potential obstacle that Mother Nature or the traffic gods place in our path. If you ever find yourself in Lisbon, Porto or the Algarve - or anywhere in between - call Eagle Travel Tours!
Thank you very much for your Review..We always made the best for our guests. Thank you
We had an amazing experience with Filipe as our guide for Sintra and Cascais! She was incredibly informative, patient, and made sure every detail of our day was taken care of—even with a bit of unexpected weather. She showed us around Sintra and Cascais with such knowledge and enthusiasm, and even recommended a fantastic restaurant where the food was absolutely delicious. One of the highlights was visiting Quinta da Regaleira and then heading to Pena Palace later in the day. Filipe assured us that arriving around 5 PM wouldn’t be a problem, and she was 100% correct—we were able to enjoy both without feeling rushed. She also made sure we had water and felt comfortable guiding ourselves when needed. Even though it was a very long day for her, she never made us feel rushed. On the way back, she stopped at a beautiful view of the ocean. I made sure I had time to take lots of photos. Then she kindly stopped at a store so we could pick up medication for my husband, who had a cough. Her knowledge, patience, and genuine care made this day truly special. If you’re visiting Sintra and Cascais, we can’t recommend Filipe enough!
Thank you very much for your Review.. Filipa is a Fantastic Guide, and always made the best for our guests. Thank you Eusébio Lima
Our tour guide, Jorge, created a perfect day for us. He was punctual and kind, never giving us the impression that we needed to hurry. He shared Portugal’s proud history with us while driving us around Sintra, Cabo de Roca and Cascais. He was wonderful, informative, and patient ( waiting for us as we explored on our own) and delivering us back to our hotel after a day we will never forget.
Thank you very much for your review, Jorge is the best Driver / Guide in Portugal. Hope to see you again in Portugal, or maybe your family and friends. Eusébio Lima
Amazing trip and George was incredibly knowledgable tour guide! Highly reccomended for anyone looking to explore Lisbon.
Thank you very much for your review... it was a pleasure to have you traveling with us, our Guide Jorge is fantastic and works with a lot of passion and love for Portugal, always thinking of the best for our guests... Regards Eusébio Lima
The tour with Lima was amazing! He was such a knowledgeable guide and took us to all the important sites. The Pena Palace was great. We had a wonderful lunch with wine recommended by Lima. We are golfing in Cascais and Lima knew all about the courses. He would be fabulous arranging a golf vacation. We would highly recommend! Michelle and Mike
Hi Michelle and Mike, Thanks for your Review. It was a pleasure to do this tour with you. Hugs from Portugal Eusébio Lima
Outstanding tour and guide! Visited the palace in Sintra, Cascais, and other stops along the way. Learned some history too. A great day trip.
Hi Christine. Thanks for your Review. It was a pleasure to do this tour with you. Your review help other travellers. Hugs from Portugal Eusébio Lima
Our guide was an affable driver, but did not accompany us on any excursion. He’d not planned anything in advance. We had not purchased tickets to the popular castles in advance, nor had he, so we could not see them. Cascais was a similar experience.
Hi Mr John...Thank you very much for your review. I really want to apologize because the guide didn't do his job and should have suggested Buying tickets online . It's true that the Tour didn't have tickets included but the day could have helped. This guide no longer work with us.Thank you for your comment if necessary we will refund 50% of the value of everything thank you Hugs from Portugal Eusebio Lima
Our family took two tours with EAGLE Travel Tours - a full day in Sintra/Cascais and a full day in Lisbon. Communication with the tour operator was excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed both days! Our guide, Jorge, was extremely knowledgeable and a wonderful companion during our time in Portugal. We were a bit of a high maintenance family group and George was incredibly understanding and flexible with us. We will work with EAGLE again when we come back!
