Why choose this Lisbon tour ?
Considered one of the most romantic villages in the world, Sintra was classified in 1995 as a Unesco World Heritage Site. Due to its beautiful landscapes and wide variety of historic buildings, it was chosen as one of the best and most attractive tourist destinations in Portugal.
The most popular tour from Lisbon, allowing you to enjoy a historic trip to what was the former summer residence of the Portuguese kings, where you can visit the most famous Palaces and their most beautiful gardens.
In addition to the village of Sintra, we will also visit other charismatic tourist destinations, with a stop at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Portugal, and the village of Cascais-Estoril known for its beautiful beaches, landscapes and gastronomic variety.
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What makes Full Day Private Tour to Sintra and Cascais a unique experience ?
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.
The Palácio da Regaleira is the main building and the most common name of the palace at Quinta da Regaleira. It is also known as Palácio do Monteiro dos Milhões, a name associated with the nickname of its first owner, António Augusto, who was distinguished by King Dom Carlos I on 16 August 1904 as Baron of Almeida.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Maximum sedan 3 people
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Pickup included - Minivan maximum 7 people
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premium: Service performed by a driver certified by Turismo de Portugal
Duration: 8 hours: Except if requested by customers for additional hours.
Lunch: There is a stop for a meal, you can consult the driver to suggest the best option.
Vehicles: Our fleet is made up exclusively of Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Pickup included
Not Included
- Entry to Pena Park and Palace €14 per person
- Entry to Quinta da Regaleira €11 per person
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Exclusif Travels & Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.