Lisbon Trip Overview
On this tour we will explore the fantastic region of Sintra. The village, the mountains, the forests and the beaches. A relaxed and fully customizable tour which includes lunch and the entrance fee into the Pena Palace, regional pastries and a wine tasting. Enjoy a meal with local delicacies in a restaurant carefully chosen by us.
It is impossible to find a more fulfilling tour where gastronomy and history complete each other. Your tour will be special because every tour is different from the other.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
On this tour we will explore the fantastic region of Sintra. The village, the mountains, the forests and the beaches. A relaxed and fully customizable tour which includes lunch and the entrance fee into the Pena Palace, regional pastries and a wine tasting. Enjoy a meal with local delicacies in a restaurant carefully chosen by us.
It is impossible to find a more fulfilling tour where gastronomy and history complete each other. Your tour will be special because every tour is different from the other.
Stop At: National Palace of Queluz, Largo do Palacio, Queluz 2745-191 Portugal
The first stop is the fantastic Palace of Queluz, built in the 18th Century, which was the official royal residence of the king D. Pedro IV of Portugal.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sintra, Sintra, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Visit to the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels and shrines.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelo dos Mouros, Estrada da Pena Parque de Monserrate, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
Climb to the Moorish Castle where the construction of the first sections of its wall dates from the 8th and 9th century. From the castle, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole region. It can’t be missed!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sintra, Sintra, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Next you will have the opportunity to taste 2 of Sinta’s most famous regional pastries: Queijada de Sintra – a delicacy from the medieval period and the favorite of king Dom Carlos I and Travesseiro de Sintra – a delicious recipe from the 1940s and much appreciated by the inhabitants of Sintra.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
The next stop is the Pena Palace where you can admire a mix of architectural styles in the interior as well as in the exterior. The Pena Palace is one of the best examples of Romanticism from the 19th century. Make sure to have your camera ready to capture the fantastic landscape surrounding the Palace.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
Next, discover the most westerly point of continental Europe. From the cliff tops, enjoy the fantastic view of the beaches and the sea. From the road near the coast, you can gaze at the beaches and the beautiful towns of Estoril and Cascais.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Praia do Guincho, Portugal
On the way back, we will have the chance to enjoy this unique beach with its famous dunes. A real sanctuary for surf, windsurf and kitesurf.
Stop At: Cascais, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
And of course we can’t leave without visiting the charming town of Cascais. This former fishing village used to be a royal getaway. Nowadays it still is one of the most attractive destinations for the Portuguese and foreign elite thanks to all that it has to offer: boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches and much more.
Duration: 1 hour
