Lisbon Trip Overview
Discover the magic of Sintra on this private full-day sightseeing tour to Sintra and Cascais, from Lisbon. Visit the town’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed cultural landmarks. See the Castle of the Moors, Pena Palace, the Palace of Queluz, and marvel at Sintra village’s Romantic architecture. Your tour includes a private driver, but no guide, so you can explore at your own pace.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Discover the magic of Sintra on this private full-day sightseeing tour to Sintra and Cascais, from Lisbon. Visit the town’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed cultural landmarks. See the Castle of the Moors, Pena Palace, the Palace of Queluz, and marvel at Sintra village’s Romantic architecture. Your tour includes a private driver, but no guide, so you can explore at your own pace.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
Next, stop at Pena Palace, one of the premiere examples of 19th-century Romanticism. Admire its mix of architectural styles, and snap photos of the striking landscape that surrounds the palace.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelo dos Mouros, Estrada da Pena Parque de Monserrate, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
Climb to the hilltop Moorish Castle, which contains sections of wall that date from the 8th and 9th centuries. From this elevated spot, enjoy stunning views of the whole region
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Sintra, Sintra, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Your driver will transport you from Lisbon to Sintra, one of Portugal’s most beautiful villages, known as the capital of Romanticism. Stop at the 18th-century Palace of Queluz, once the official royal residence of King D. Pedro IV. Make your way into the historic village of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander along its picturesque streets, and see Sintra National Palace, fountains, churches, chapels, and shrines.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
Journey to the westernmost point of continental Europe, admiring clifftop views over beaches and the Atlantic.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Guincho Beach, Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais, Cascais Portugal
On your return trip, stop to enjoy the famous Gincho’s sand dunes on a beach known as a prime surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing spot.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cascais, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Conclude your trip with a visit to the charming coastal town of Cascais. A former fishing village, this town became a vacation spot for royal families and now attracts elite travelers who come to partake in its stylish boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches, and more. Relax as your driver transports you back to Lisbon.
Duration: 1 hour
