Lisbon Trip Overview
Visit the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels and shrines. During this 8-hour tour, you can also visit the westernmost point of Europe, Guincho’s dunes, the mysterious Sintra Mountains, and the most beautiful beaches.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Visit the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels and shrines. During this 8-hour tour, you can also visit the westernmost point of Europe, Guincho’s dunes, the mysterious Sintra Mountains, and the most beautiful beaches.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Azenhas do Mar, Azenhas do Mar, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
At 9:00am, your driver will meet you at a central meeting point and escort you to your private air-conditioned vehicle. From there, head to Azenhas do Mar, a coastal village in the municipality of Sintra with a very picturesque landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Praia das Macas, Praia das Macas, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Next, make the short drive to Praia da Maçãs, a well-known beach with golden sand and clear water. Locals typically visit to spend time at the ocean as well as the near-by saltwater swimming pool.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praia Grande, Colares, Sintra Portugal
Move on to the next beach that happens to be part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park afterwards, Praia Grande. While you are there, feel free to explore the neighboring saltwater pool or the traces of dinosaur footprints on the cliff.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
Next, discover the most westerly point of continental Europe, Cabo da Roca. From the cliff tops, enjoy the fantastic view of the beaches and the sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Guincho Beach, Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais, Cascais Portugal
On the way back, you will have the chance to enjoy Guincho, a beach that serves as a real sanctuary for surfing and windsurfing
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cascais, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Finally, visit the charming town of Cascais, former royal getaway. In modern days, it has become more touristic given its boutiques, restaurants, and hotels. Once your tour of Cascais is complete, your driver will begin your journey back to Lisbon.
Duration: 1 hour
