Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon
Description
Experience the natural and historical beauty of Portugal on a small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais. Just a few hours from Portugal's capital city, Sintra is a magical place where man and nature exist in perfect harmony. Discover secret trails at Pena Park, admire the natural wonders of Sintra Natural Park and the cliffs of Roca Cape, and visit the whimsical Pena National Palace. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, and stop at Cascais Beach. Walk around Cascais town and bay.
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Itinerary
Start your tour with the journey to Sintra. Visit Pena Park, where you will be amazed by the variety of trails, trees and other plants. Next, feel like Portuguese royalty as you enter the romantic Pena National Palace at the top of Sintra Mountain. See the Great Triton, the guardian of the palace, inspired by Manueline art. Inside the palace, admire the attention to detail in the bedrooms of the king and queen and the Arab Room. Pena Palace tickets are included only if option "Tickets Park & Palace Included" is selected. Pena Park tickets and guided tour are are included only if options "Tickets Park & Palace Included" or "Tickets Pena Park Included" are selected.
Leave the palace and follow your guide to the historical center of Sintra, where you’ll have free time to explore the town, you can visit the Sintra National Palace on your own, where the Portuguese royalty of the 15th and 16th centuries used to spend the summer months (own expense) or have a drink and a snack (own expense). Try a travesseiro or a queijada, two delicious local pastries.
Next, admire the landscape of Sintra Natural Park on the way to the next stop. Enjoy a photo opportunity at the cliffs of Roca Cape (Cabo da Roca), the westernmost point of Europe.
Pass by the surfer's paradise of Guincho Beach.
Pass the cliff at Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno), before stopping to stretch your legs along Cascais’ bay.
Free time for lunch and to wander around the centre of Cascais, a former fishing village and today a popular holiday spot. Follow your guide through narrow alleyways and see the traditional Portuguese white houses or enjoy some time relaxing at the beach. If the option "Upgrade to Regaleira" was chosen, time spent in Cascais is 60 minutes.
On the drive back to Lisbon where your tour concludes, soak up the scenic views along the Atlantic coast and in the town of Estoril.
After an introduction from your guide, enjoy free time to explore the spectacular Quinta da Regaleira, with its enchanting gardens, mysterious tunnels, and iconic Initiation Well. This visit is included only when the “Upgrade to Include Regaleira” option is selected. Important note: by making this upgrade, the time spent in Cascais is 1 hour (and not 1 hour 30 minutes)
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Duration of stop at Cascais Beach depends on weather conditions
- It's rare, but this tour may be conducted in two languages to accommodate all participants
- Infant / child seats are mandatory for children aged 0-11. These are available on request if child age is advised at time of booking.
- There is no room in our vehicles for strollers and luggage
- If the booking is for more than 8 people, the group might be divided in separate vehicles
- In peak season, very rarely, might be operated in a 24 seat minibus
- For bookings without tickets: same-day Palace tickets may be limited. Alternatives include staying near the park entrance or buying a Park-only ticket (no Palace or guided visit). Please confirm plans with your guide in the morning.
Reviews(7,768)
We had a fabulous tour thanks to our guide Susan. She was very informative, extremely personable and patient with those who were less mobile. Best tour guide we've experienced
This tour was so worth it! We loved all the stops and our tour guide, Joao, was very knowledgeable. Our favorite part was seeing the western most point in Europe, it was beautiful!
Felipe was absolutely amazing. He did an amazing job, giving us the tour and navigating through several traffic situations that were out of the ordinary. It was a lot of bang for the buck. He was super friendly and very knowledgable. I’ve never used Tripadvisor, but I will definitely be using this for future trips. It totally takes the thinking out of everything. All you have to do is look at the meeting place and the pick up spot and just show up at the appropriate time… the rest is taken care of. Oh and sweet Felipe was especially attentive to my elderly mother who is in great shape and travels well but these hills (incline and decline)..was a lot. He made sure she had the full experience and was accommodating to her needs. Sincerely Kimberly.. and thank you Felipe. ❤️
This trip was great. The guide, Miguel was amazing!! A lot of walking but worth it.
Nathalia Joia was very knowledgeable, Helpful and made it a very enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend. We saw all of major attractions. It was a great way to see the city and learn the culture.
Excellent experience. Travelled with elderly mother and young daughter. Guide accommodating for both. Mother took bus shuttle up and down to the palace for 4 euros. Miguel - local born guide was very informative and helpful. Intelligent and historical narrative help to set the scene. Lovely pastries in Sintra and ample time in Cascais for a taste of the place and lunch. The company - Inside Lisbon Tours - navigated the prompt return of my phone carelessly left on the bus. Excellent hours communication from the office staff. Miguel met me the following morning with the phone. Highly recommended. Many thanks - honesty of the staff and care of those onboard was appreciated. With thanks.
Visit to all the spots near Sintra- was a nice change from Lisbon. Beautiful scenery and great information from our tour guide, Juan.
Well worth the time, the tour is both fun and educational. The guide was knowledgeable and articulate.
Fabio Felix our guide was sensational and sp polite to say the least. The travelling in the van was just all fun as well as informative. Once we got to stops his recommendations where to eat and drink we're spot on.
The tour was well worth it! Smooth and timely, with enough structure and free time. Our guide, Fabio, was very knowledgable in the history and answered every question we had!
