Private Tour Sintra and Cascais Full Day
At a glance
Private Tour Sintra and Cascais Full Day is a 9h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by EAGLE Travel Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $229.05 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Sockets USB for mobile phone charger, Bottled water, Driver/guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 9h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover Sintra where hundreds of years of history and culture wait for you.
Walking through the city center you will find yourself surrounded by old houses now converted into quaint handicraft shops and traditional pastry "Queijada de Sintra ".
Driving around the mountain you will pass amazing chalets and aristocratic residences, until you reach one of your favorite Palaces such us National Palace, the Pena Palace, the Quinta da Regaleira or the Moorish Castle ( choose 1 to visit, we recommend to pre-buy your ticket.)
Lunch in Sintra and time we will head the wild Cabo da Roca, which is a sheer 150 meters cliff that forms the most western point of Continental Europe. And we go to Cascais, a coastal town once a small fishing village that became popular with artists and writers thanks to its idyllic scenery.
Return to Lisbon along the coast, passing by Estoril admiring the beautiful coast and it’s beaches.
What's included
What's included
- Sockets USB for mobile phone charger
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- TV on Board with entertainment
- Free WIFI on Board
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
Sintra is a tourist town at the foot of the Sintra mountain range, in Portugal, near the capital, Lisbon. For a long time a royal shrine, its wooded grounds are studded with pastel palaces and palaces. The National Palace of Sintra, in Moorish and Manueline style, is distinguished by two striking identical chimneys and elaborate tiles. The 19th century National Palace of Pena, at the top of the hill, is known for its extravagant design and breathtaking views.
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Stop 2 · 2h
Considered the most Romantic Palace in Europe.
Address of the Last King of Portugal
The Pena National Palace, popularly referred to only as Palácio da Pena or Castelo da Pena, is located in the village of Sintra, parish of São Pedro de Penaferrim, It represents one of the main expressions of nineteenth-century architectural Romanticism in the world, being the first palace of its kind in Europe, erected about 30 years before the Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria.
On July 7, 2007 he was elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
Pena Palace was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. -
Stop 3 · 2h
Writer J. K. Rowling was inspired here to write the Books (Cinema) Harry Potter
The Regaleira Palace is the main building and the most common name of the Quinta da Regaleira palace. It is also called Monteiro dos Millões Palace, denomination associated with the nickname of its first owner was António Augusto who was distinguished by King Dom Carlos I on August 16, 1904 as Baron de Almeida.
Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995
António Augusto, by the trait of the Italian architect Luigi Manini, gives the palace of 4 hectares, the palace, surrounded by luxuriant gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic constructions, places that conceal alchemical meanings, such as those evoked by Freemasonry, Templars and Rosa- cross. Models the space in mixed traces, evoking the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline architecture -
Stop 4 · 30m
Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Portugal, as well as continental Europe.
Luís Vaz de Camões described it as the place "Where the earth ends and the sea begins" (in Os Lusíadas, Canto III). A stone pattern with a tombstone mark this geographical feature to all who visit this place. Its flora is diverse and, in many cases, has unique species, being the object of several studies that also extend to geomorphology, among others.
In the zone there is a lighthouse (Lighthouse of Cabo da Roca) -
Stop 5 · 1h
Cascais is a seaside resort in Portugal, just west of Lisbon. It is known for its sandy beaches and the bustling marina. The historic center houses the medieval Fortress of Our Lady of Light and the Citadel Palace, a former royal retreat. Nearby is the whitewashed church of Our Lady of the Assumption, with glazed tiles.
By many considered the Monaco of Portugal
Meeting point
We pick up at the Hotel, Apartment, Villas, Port, Airport
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Tour Sintra and Cascais Full Day take?
The experience lasts about 9h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $229.05 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Sockets USB for mobile phone charger; Bottled water; Driver/guide; Transport by air-conditioned minivan; TV on Board with entertainment; Free WIFI on Board.
Where does it start?
We pick up at the Hotel, Apartment, Villas, Port, Airport
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
