Lisbon Trip Overview
Discover Portugal’s capital of Romanticism on this full-day private Sintra tour with traditional Portuguese lunch, from Lisbon. Explore the picturesque village and historic attractions that earned this town its UNESCO World Heritage site status. Wander through its lush gardens, take in the mountain scenery, and visit the fairytale castle of Pena Palace and the medieval Castle of the Moors. Pass through the mysterious Sintra Mountains to reach Gincho’s sand dunes, Europe’s westernmost point. A Portuguese lunch is included.
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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 Portugal’s capital of Romanticism on this full-day private Sintra tour with traditional Portuguese lunch, from Lisbon. Explore the picturesque village and historic attractions that earned this town its UNESCO World Heritage site status. Wander through its lush gardens, take in the mountain scenery, and visit the fairytale castle of Pena Palace and the medieval Castle of the Moors. Pass through the mysterious Sintra Mountains to reach Gincho’s sand dunes, Europe’s westernmost point. A Portuguese lunch is included.
Itinerary
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Stop At: National Palace of Queluz, Largo do Palacio, Queluz 2745-191 Portugal
Your guide will pick you up in Lisbon and transport you to the striking 18th-century Palace of Queluz, once the official royal residence of Portugal’s King D. Pedro IV.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sintra, Sintra, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Continue to the historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander through picturesque streets, stopping to admire Sintra National Palace and the village’s fountains, churches, chapels, and shrines
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelo dos Mouros, Estrada da Pena Parque de Monserrate, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
Ascend to the hilltop Moorish Castle, where you can see sections of wall dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries. Enjoy panoramic views of the entire region.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
Make your way to Pena Palace, one of the premiere examples of 19th-century Romanticism. Marvel at the fairytale castle’s mix of architectural styles, both inside and out. Have your camera ready to capture stunning views of the lush landscape surrounding the palace.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Praia das Macas, Praia das Macas, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Enjoy lunch at a typical Portuguese restaurant, where you can savor the country’s signature dishes such as fresh-caught fish.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
After lunch, journey to the westernmost point of continental Europe. Enjoy clifftop views over the beaches and sea below, and glimpse the picturesque coastal towns of Estoril and Cascais.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Praia do Guincho, Portugal
On your return trip to Lisbon, stop to see the famous Gincho’s sand dunes on a beach known as a prime surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing spot.
Stop At: Cascais, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
End 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.
Duration: 1 hour
