Immerse yourself in one of Portugal’s most beautiful locations, in this private sightseeing tour to the Sintra region. Explore the historical sites as the Pena Palace, or instead, choose other numerous architectural landmarks, that are not that much visited. Travel to the westernmost point of continental Europe, the Cabo da Roca. From there drive to the beaches, reaching the charming coastal village of Cascais.
In this private experience, you can customize your tour, to suit your preferences.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;
✔ Guide will accompany you inside the monuments/palaces to explain its history;
✔ Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;
✔ Pick-up and drop off at the "Marques De Pombal Square";
✖ Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description;
✖ Entrance tickets to any monuments or parks.
Departure & Return
Departure:
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We will pick-up all travelers in Lisbon at the "Marques de Pombal" Square, at the Metro Station exit, in front of the HF Fenix Hotel.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Praca Marques De Pombal
You will meet your guide in front of the HF Fenix Hotel at the Marques de Pombal Square, and start you rtour.
Duration: 5 minutes
2
Sintra
Driving to Sintra you will discover it´s history and most importantly, the natural park, that was all planted by hand centuries ago.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Park and National Palace of Pena
Reaching the top of the Sintra Mountain range, you will explore the Pena Palace with your private guide.This palace was internationally elected as the most beautiful palace of Europa, and is one of the best examples of 19th-century Romantic revivalism in Portugal.
Your guide will accompany you inside of the monuments and locations for historic explanations.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Cabo da Roca
As you are in Sintra, you cannot miss the chance to visit the westernmost point of mainland Europe, Cabo da Roca.
It´s around 140 meters above the sea, making it a very nice location for a panoramic view over Sintra´s Mountain range and the coast, making it worth the visit.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Guincho Beach
Being part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, the Guincho Beach is surrounded by a landscape of great beauty. The white sand dunes contrast with the deep tones of the Sintra Mountain Range in the background.
Given both its strong winds and waves, the Beach attracts a great following among body-boarders and surfers.
6
Cascais
After passing the Guincho Beach and driving along the coast, we reach Cascais.
Situated near the sea and traditionally a fishing village, Cascais enjoyed an important period of development in the 14th century, when it was a major stopping off point for boats on their way to Lisbon, turning it into a very busy port at that time.
From there it had an even more important period in history, during the 2nd world war, haven been an inspiration for the so well knows spy, "Bond. James Bond" 007.
Discover the details with your guide.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Estoril
In the 1930s Estoril became one of Portugal´s main tourist centers, and the chosen place of exile for a lot of deposed European monarchs (King Juan Carlos of Spain, among others).
During the Second World War it was the refuge of writers, politicians, artists, businessmen and many persecuted Jewish travellers.
8
Lisbon
From Estoril we drive back to Lisbon to the same drop-off point.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• ! During summer, if high temperatures, Sintra might close all access without former notice !
• National monuments close on public holidays and special occasions, without notice;
• Tour does not include entrance tickets so that participants can decide to visit some of the sites or not;
• Entrance fees vary according to the tourism season;
• If you are on a shore excursion from the cruise port, the tour times are flexible;
• Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and a warmer jacket.
