Sintra, Pena Palace & Coastal Towns: Private Day Trip from Lisbon

Lisbon , Portugal

Sintra, Pena Palace & Coastal Towns: Private Day Trip from Lisbon

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About this experience

Your all-inclusive private day trip led by an experienced local guide starts early with pick-up from your hotel in Lisbon to ensure that you avoid the queues and crowds at Pena Palace, the colourful fairytale castle perched high on the hill above the charming town of Sintra.

After your morning tour, enjoy free time for lunch in Sintra, a pretty cobbled town with wonderful restaurants and views. Lord Byron called it the Garden of Eden on a visit. After lunch, enjoy a scenic drive through Sintra Natural Park to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Continental Europe, with amazing cliffside views of the ocean. Then drive to Cascais for a guided tour of this historic and charming coastal town, home to the medieval Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort and the 15th-century Citadel Palace, a former royal retreat.

Lastly, enjoy a relaxing drive back to Lisbon.

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Sintra, Pena Palace & Coastal Towns: Private Day Trip from Lisbon

Pickup included

What's included

Private vehicle throughout the day

Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places

Hotel pickup/drop-off (if centrally located)

English-speaking driver guide for your own private group

Pena Palace admission tickets

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

Enjoy private transfers from and to your hotel in Lisbon to Pena Palace and Sintra (each transfer last aprox. 45 minutes).

Stop 2

Explore the famous and eccentric Pena Palace, a colourful Romanticist castle located atop a hill above the town of Sintra and former home to the Portuguese royal family.

Visit the opulent Pena Palace interior and step out onto its beautiful terraces that boast breathtaking views over the surrounding park and Lisbon (on a clear day).

Enjoy free time for lunch in the quaint and cobbled streets of Sintra, a pretty and historic town famous for its Moorish fort, the Pena Palace, and its lovely atmosphere, with wonderful bistros and boutiques and views over the hillside - Lord Byron famously stayed here and fell in love with it.

Relax on a drive through Sintra Natural Park which has its own microclimate, making it often cooler than the neighbouring Lisbon (sometimes up to 5ºC cooler).

Enjoy free time to explore the charming seaside town of Cascais, once a small fishing village that became the premier holiday destination of the Lisbon locals and nobles, offering charming views, small beaches, the medieval Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort and the Citadel Palace, a former royal retreat.

From here, you will hop back in your private transport for an easy transfer back to Lisbon.

Stop 6

Stand 140 meters above sea level and admire the dramatic cliffside views at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Portugal and of continental Europe.

What's not included

Gratuities (optional)

Food and drink

Tickets to other attractions

Available languages

Guide guide

Important information

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of the main entrance of Rossio Train station in Central Lisbon (entrance next to Starbucks). Rossio Train Station, R. 1º de Dezembro 125, 1249-970 Lisboa, Portugal.

Important notes

Your private guide will provide you with entrance tickets on the day of your tour

About Lisbon

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and warm climate. With its charming streets, historic trams, and breathtaking viewpoints, Lisbon offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern energy.

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Must-Try Local Dishes

Bacalhau à Brás

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Pastel de Nata

Custard tart with a flaky pastry crust

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Francesinha

A sandwich with meat, cheese, and a beer-based sauce

Main Dish Contains meat, cheese, and gluten

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