Private Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Roca Cape and Cascais

Lisbon , Portugal

Private Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Roca Cape and Cascais

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7h - 9h

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About this experience

Let's discover Sintra and its most historical places. The day starts with the visit of the 19th century palace surrounded by the national park of Sintra with direct view to the Moorish Castle.
Next you have time to explore the narrow and old streets of Sintra where kings and their courts used to spend summer time.
After lunch time the tour continues till Roca Cape, the most western point in Europe where you have an amazing landscape (a must-see).
Cascais is the next stop. The golden triangle during WW2 with the most kings per square meter is a beautiful front sea town, called many times the as the Portuguese Monaco.

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Private Tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, Roca Cape and Cascais

Pickup included

What's included

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Air-conditioned vehicle

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

The Pena Palace represents one of the main expressions of nineteenth-century architectural Romanticism in the world, being the first palace of this style in Portugal. It ts a 19th century palace surrounded by the national park of Sintra with direct view to the Moorish Castle and to the sea, where caravels were seen coming and going from India, Brazil and other places around the globe.

As Soon as we arrive to Sintra you will have free time to enjoy the town palace and its narrow village streets with almost 2000 years of history

Stop 3

Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Portugal and mainland Europe. Luís Vaz de Camões described it as the place "Where the land ends and the sea begins". It is part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and there is a lighthouse in the area

Cascais is called the "Monaco" of Portugal, with its beautiful bay. It is part of the Golden Triangle, a place where during the Second World War it was a refuge for kings and queens from all over Europe, such as the last king of Italy, Romania, France, dukes of Luxembourg as well as the English king Edward VIII. Since the beginning of the nineteenth century, Cascais has been a place frequented by Elites

Stop 5 Pass by

Another place frequented by elites, kings and even spies was Estoril. With the largest casino in Portugal, it was here that Dusko Popov, the double agent, was the inspiration for Ian Fleming to write the famous 007, the book of the most famous spy in the world. It was in the Hotel Palácio that the actors of the 6th film of the famous series lived and starred. Estoril is also an area of elites, where even today the Spanish royal house has a residence

What's not included

Park and national palace of Pena 20€

food and drinks not included

Available languages

Guide guide

PT EN FR ES

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Total duration of the tour already includes the travel time.

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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Belém Tower

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 16th-century tower is an iconic symbol of Lisbon's Age of Discoveries.

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Alfama District

Lisbon's oldest district, known for its narrow, winding streets, Fado music, and historic charm.

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Sintra

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sintra is a romantic town with stunning palaces and castles.

Historical Full day Varies by attraction, around €10-€15 per site

Must-Try Local Dishes

Bacalhau à Brás

Shredded codfish with eggs, potatoes, and onions

Main Dish Contains fish and eggs

Pastel de Nata

Custard tart with a flaky pastry crust

Dessert Contains dairy and eggs

Francesinha

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

Main Dish Contains meat, cheese, and gluten

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