Lisbon Trip Overview
If you are a traveler with little time, this private tour of Sintra is cascais and the perfect solution for you. See some of the most popular attractions, such as Castelo da Pena and Castelo dos Mouros with a guide that tells everything about each place, as well as the history of the city. Ride comfortably in a private vehicle with a hotel pick-up and drop-off included. The entrance to the monuments is at the visitor’s expense.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
If you are a traveler with little time, this private tour of Sintra is cascais and the perfect solution for you. See some of the most popular attractions, such as Castelo da Pena and Castelo dos Mouros with a guide that tells everything about each place, as well as the history of the city. Ride comfortably in a private vehicle with a hotel pick-up and drop-off included. The entrance to the monuments is at the visitor’s expense.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sintra, Sintra, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Sintra is a tourist town at the foot of the Sintra mountains, in Portugal, close to the capital, Lisbon. For a long time as a royal sanctuary, its wooded land is studded with farms and palaces in pastel colors. The National Palace of Sintra, of Moorish and Manueline style, is distinguished by the two stunning identical chimneys and the elaborate tiles. The 19th century Pena National Palace, at the top of the hill, is known for its extravagant design and stunning views.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
The Pena National Palace, referred to only as Pena Palace or Pena Castle, is located in the village of Sintra, in the municipality of Sintra, in the district of Lisbon, in Portugal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Casa Piriquita, R. Padarias 1/18, 2710-603 Sintra, Portugal
The bakery that would later be known as Piriquita was founded in 1862, some 160 years ago.
The name Piriquita originated from the nickname that King D. Carlos I gave to Constância Gomes, based on his short stature. It was King D. Carlos I who encouraged the couple to prepare the famous Queijadas, a sweet that they enjoyed during their summers in Sintra. Success was immediate and the bakery quickly became a pastry shop.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
If you go to Sintra, you cannot miss a visit to the westernmost point of Continental Europe, Cabo da Roca.
Located at latitude 38º 47´ North and longitude 9º 30´ West, Cabo da Roca is an important coordinate for those who sail along the coast, being the westernmost point of the continental European continent, a fact confirmed by the certificate that visitors take as recall.
About 150 meters from the sea, here you can have a comprehensive view of the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which makes it worth the visit.
Historical records point to the existence of a fort in Cabo da Roca in the 19th century. XVII that had an important role in the guard of the entrance of Lisbon, forming a defensive line along the coast, mainly during the Peninsular Wars. Currently, there are only traces, in addition to the lighthouse which remains an important point for navigation.
It is integrated in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and is one of the reasons for the interest of the walking routes that can be done here along the coast.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Praia do Guincho, Portugal
Praia do Guincho is a popular Atlantic beach located on the Portuguese coast of Estoril, 5 km from the city of Cascais, and is located in the municipality of Cascais, more precisely in the parishes of Cascais and Alcabideche, in the district of Lisbon
Stop At: Cascais, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Located by the sea and traditionally a fishing village, Cascais had an important development in the 19th century. XIV, when it was a busy port of call for ships heading for Lisbon.
However, it was from the 2nd half of the century. XIX, when the sea baths began to be appreciated, that Cascais suffered 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 citadel fortress into the summer residence of the Portuguese monarchy. This example was followed by the nobility who built mansions and beautiful houses where the hottest time of the year was spent, completely transforming the old fishing village.
Cascais also started to attract strollers, whose access was made easier by the inauguration of the Railway Line between Pedrouços and Cascais in 1889. Today, Cascais is a very lively and cosmopolitan place, which still retains its aristocratic air .
It is recommended to stroll through its streets that have excellent quality stores or a few moments of rest in one of the many terraces that exist here. The beaches continue to be one of the biggest reasons for attraction, being possible to choose between those located in the sheltered bay of the village, or those that are a little further away in the Guincho area (already integrated in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park) that offer excellent conditions for surfing and windsurfing. Boca do Inferno, an indentation of the coast surrounded by steep cliffs and caves, remains a natural curiosity that attracts many visitors to see the strength of the sea.
Highlight for gastronomy, especially fresh fish and seafood, which can be enjoyed in the many restaurants in the region.
Duration: 1 hour
