Lisbon Trip Overview
Book our Private Sintra Day Tour from Lisbon and go straight to the Portuguese Riviera, just a short distance from Lisbon, Sintra with its homogenous yet intriguing architectonic style offers a great place to be explored within a day tour. Descending slowly from the lush hills to the blue ocean waters a plethora of marvelous sights are exposed to the public view. Its strategic position along with other waterfront towns makes it one of the favorite destinations throughout Europe. Our personal driver-guide is at your disposal to make you wander through the Portuguese fantasy.
In your Private Sintra Day Tour from Lisbon you will be picked up at your temporary location in Portugal. Whether you get started from Lisbon or other neighboring areas, the car ride promises to be comfortable and short.
The day-long tripping through various places of the Portuguese Riviera, your Private Sintra Day Tour from Lisbon will end up with your delivery to your hotel.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Book our Private Sintra Day Tour from Lisbon and go straight to the Portuguese Riviera, just a short distance from Lisbon, Sintra with its homogenous yet intriguing architectonic style offers a great place to be explored within a day tour. Descending slowly from the lush hills to the blue ocean waters a plethora of marvelous sights are exposed to the public view. Its strategic position along with other waterfront towns makes it one of the favorite destinations throughout Europe. Our personal driver-guide is at your disposal to make you wander through the Portuguese fantasy.
In your Private Sintra Day Tour from Lisbon you will be picked up at your temporary location in Portugal. Whether you get started from Lisbon or other neighboring areas, the car ride promises to be comfortable and short.
The day-long tripping through various places of the Portuguese Riviera, your Private Sintra Day Tour from Lisbon will end up with your delivery to your hotel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
Upon your arrival in Sintra, the first challenge is to become acquainted with its quintessential symbol or the Pena National Palace. Perched atop a hill and overlooking the entire city, this 19th-century construction was created on the site of a former Hieronymite monastery by a German architect. Today it throws you back in the Romanticism era when the Portuguese royals used to isolate themselves from the urban hustle and bustle in the summertime. Repainted in its original red and yellow colors at the end of the previous century, the flamboyant palace seems to have few rivals in terms of exotic charm throughout the country.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Quinta do Relógio, Av. Marginal, 2770-156 Paço de Arcos, Portugal
Situated near the center, Quinta do Relogio presents another must-visit destination on Sintra itinerary. The estate comprising the main palace with a dreamlike appearance and several neighboring residences is immersed in its surrounding park famous for the original fauna species. The 18th-century architecture providing a mix of the Moorish and Neo-Manueline styles with explicit Romanticism connotations leaves unbiased almost no one.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sintra, Sintra, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
After climbing the tops of marvelous Sintra, it is time to descend to no less impressive old town center. The latter is both simple and exquisite with its fascinating National Palace that dominates the whole area. The whitewashed building dating back to the Moorish era underwent many alterations during the past centuries when it was considered the summer residence of the Portuguese royal families. The Islamic-Manueline architecture hosts a Historic House Museum today. The old town is also going to gratify your needs with multiple boutique shops and cafes scattered over there.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Colares, Colares, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Sintra’s neighboring region of Colares is also worth your precious time. Located closer to the Atlantic Ocean it boasts rather fertile and specific soils that made the whole area appropriate for vineyards and wine-making. Made from the Ramsico grape the local red wine not making part of Portugal’s well-developed wine-making tradition still maintains its old fame.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
In case you are on the lookout for more exotic vibes, PortugalViews has a couple of places in store for you. And indeed, it would be unfair not to let you get introduced with the westernmost tip of the continent considered once the end of the entire world. Cabo da Roca offers a relatively unpopulated area merging with the ocean. Here you can witness various low-lying plant species accustomed to the local windy climate, migratory birds and the famous lighthouse standing 150m high above the waterside. Solely a couple of shops are supposed to attract your attention while there.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Guincho Beach, Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais, Cascais Portugal
And where else to blend directly with the bustling waters of the Atlantic if not in Guincho offering an easily accessible beachside from the Serra de Sintra and nearby towns. This desolated area perfect for water sport activities year-round makes for wonderful views. However, don’t get addicted to them since the tour implies exploring of other gems as well.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cascais, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
This small municipality stretching along the Atlantic waters boasts the same affluence as Sintra. The meeting point of these pinch-sized towns is the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park welcoming tourists from 1994. The 145 km² area comprises many sights and attractions including the renowned Moors Castle in the Serra de Sintra mountain range. Being inhabited by numerous royal palaces, luxury hotels and appealing beaches Cascais has long been a preferred place for illustrious persons and random travelers alike.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Estoril, Estoril, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Another great place to indulge in luxury when on the Portuguese Riviera is presented by Estoril. The tiny area of this waterfront town is well-known for its nice beaches, the famous Casino Estoril and lavish accommodations hosting various royals in the past times and being home to different summits/festivals today. The lush greenery embracing the blue waters makes Estoril a perfect travel destination along with Sintra and Cascais.
Duration: 1 hour
