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Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais & Estoril Trip from Lisbon

After Breakfast, meet your tour guide in the meeting point Alameda Edgar Cardoso, next to Parque Eduardo VII. Look for the Living Tours logo and join the group tour of Castles, beaches, romanticist architecture and more. Daily departure Be amazed by the views of Boca de Inferno, an eroded cliff forged by the fury of Atlantic Ocean Spend some time in Sintra, a town shrouded in mystery with a UNESCO heritage title, and see the surfers at Guincho Beach Stand in awe of the colorful Palácio da Pena, an icon of the Romanticism period, considered one of the 7 Wonders of Portugal Smashing and crashing waves, equally dramatic scenery and romantic castles combine on this full-day tour to some of the most historic sites in Portugal. Experience a unique view of the great coastline from Cascais, including the popular Guincho Beach, a haven for surfers. See the mighty Atlantic ocean at its finest at Boca do Inferno, where fearsome waves roar towards the naturally formed rock formations and visit the mysterious town of Sintra, packed with stunning architecture and hidden pathways. Explore the narrow streets and taste the famous local pastry, then be wowed by the dazzling Palácio da Pena with its vivid colors that just call for you to take a photo.

Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, Cascais & Estoril Trip from Lisbon
How long
9 hours
Starts
09:00

What the day includes

Included

  • Skip-the-line entry to Pena Palace
  • Guided tour of the palace
  • Roundtrip transport from Lisbon by air-conditioned bus
  • Transfer from Pena Park to Pena Palace

How the day runs

  1. 8:50 AM - Departure
  2. Meet your guide at Alameda Edgar Cardoso, next to Parque Eduardo VII. Look for the Living Tours logo.
  3. 9:00 AM - Transfer from Lisbon to Sintra
  4. 60 mins Guided
  5. From Lisbon, travel to the fairytale city of Sintra, the first "cultural landscape" to be inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
  6. 10:00 AM - Park and National Palace of Pena Palace
  7. Admission ticket included
  8. Tour the exotic Pena Palace at the top of Sintra Mountain with a guide and wander its romantic gardens, ponds, bridges and fountains.
  9. 12:00 PM - Historic Center of Sintra
  10. 2 hours Unguided
  11. Time to explore the historic center of Sintra. Take some free time on your own for lunch, and maybe taste the famous Queijadas and Travesseiros – delicious!
  12. 2:30 PM - Cabo da Roca (Roca Cape)
  13. 30 mins Guided
  14. After lunchtime, the tour will stop at Roca Cape - the westernmost point of Continental Europe. Check out the lighthouse, the stone monument, and a cute shop for souvenirs.
  15. 3:00 PM - Travel from Cabo da Roca to Cascais
  16. Travel along the Atlantic coast to Cascais, passing by the Guincho Beach and Boca do Inferno (in English: Hell’s Mouth).
  17. 3:30 PM - Cascais
  18. 90 mins Unguided
  19. Walk around Cascais, known for being a former fisherman's village, transformed into an aristocratic retreat, where nobles built summer houses and villas.
  20. 5:00 PM - Return to Lisbon
  21. o 60 mins Unguided
  22. Return to Lisbon with views of the Casino de Estoril, and say goodbye to your group.
  23. For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other circumstances.

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