Prepare your intellectual spirit and adventurous soul. Let Sintra Mountain embrace you on this day trip from Lisbon.
You'll visit a carefully selected number of sites, including Pena Park and Palace, Sintra Old Town Centre, Azenhas do Mar, Cabo da Roca and Cascais rugged coastline.
- Explore the enchanted Pena Park with a soft hike, avoiding the crowds at the main entrance
- At Pena Palace, we prioritize the unique exterior architecture, the terraces and stunning views
- Make a stop at the picturesque Azenhas to Mar and Roca Cape, the westernmost point of continental Europe
- Travel in a small group tour (max 8 persons) with central pick up from Lisbon
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ Professional guide
✔ Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
✔ Driver/guide
✔ Guaranteed to skip the long lines
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✖ Lunch (free time at the old town centre)
✖ Pena Palace ticket; the activity provider will buy the tickets for you in advance (€20 per person).
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Please wait outside Bessa Hotel Liberdade. Your guide will show up 5 minutes before the tour starts. Normally we are the only tour group on that meeting point. Our guide will meet you and confirm your name.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Park and National Palace of Pena
After a 45-minute drive from Lisbon, we’ll arrive in the enchanting town of Sintra, making our first stop at the stunning Pena Palace, perched high on the mountain.
Our adventure begins with a guided, gentle hike through the magical Pena Park, a lush, living masterpiece that offers a peaceful escape from the crowds at the main entrance. From here, we'll lead you along the vibrant terraces of Pena Palace, where you'll learn about its history and architecture. You’ll also have free time to visit the ornate rooms inside.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Sintra
Around lunchtime, stop in Sintra Old Historical Town. You may choose between eating a quick snack and visiting the National Sintra Palace (a true gem), or having a sit-down lunch and exploring the historical streets.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Azenhas do Mar
After lunch, we'll discover the rugged Atlantic coastline, driving by Colares, Praia das Maçãs and visiting local gems like Azenhas do Mar
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Cabo da Roca
Drive by Sintra Natural Park and stop at Cabo da Roca, the tip of Continental Europe.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Cascais
The "cherry on top" is the drive along Guincho and "Lisbon Riviera", stopping at Cascais Fortress where you'll have a panoramic view over the famous Cascais Bay.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Monument tickets are not included. The activity provider will buy the tickets for you in advance. Please be ready with cash for reimbursement (€20 per person - children under 6 years old don't pay).
• IMPORTANT: If you make a last-minute booking after 5 p.m. the day before, we can only get you tickets for Pena Park and the palace terraces (not for the rooms inside) that cost 10 euros.
• The lunch options vary from a quick on the go meal (5€), to a menu restaurant (25€).
• Sintra has a micro clima, and it is usually colder than Lisbon. Please bring appropriate clothing.
• Bring comfortable shoes. We will walk 25 minutes up and down hill.
