Overview
Experience the natural and historical beauty of Portugal on a small-group day trip from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais. Just a few hours from Portugal's capital city, Sintra is a magical place where man and nature exist in perfect harmony. Discover secret trails at Pena Park, admire the natural wonders of Sintra Natural Park and the cliffs of Roca Cape, and visit the whimsical Pena National Palace. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, and stop at Cascais Beach. Walk around Cascais town and bay.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Entrance ticket to Pena Palace & Park
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Guided visit to Pena Palace
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance ticket to Sintra National Palace, the one that can be visited during free time in Sintra.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet our guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Most of the times the guide will park the vehicle in a underground parking lot, so don't worry if you don't see any vehicles approaching.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level, as we have some walk to do in the Pena Park. Don't forget to bring comfortable shoes.
Check weather forecast to Sintra in advance, as weather can be very different then from Lisbon
Not wheelchair accessible
Duration of stop at Cascais Beach depends on weather conditions
Infant / child seats are mandatory for children aged 0-11. These are available on request if child age is advised at time of booking.
If the booking is for more than 8 people, the group will be divided in separate vehicles.
What to expect
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Park and National Palace of Pena
2 hours
Start your tour with the journey to Sintra. Visit Pena Park, where you will be amazed by the variety of trails, trees and other plants. Next, feel like Portuguese royalty as you enter the romantic Pena National Palace at the top of Sintra Mountain. See the Great Triton, the guardian of the palace, inspired by Manueline art. Inside the palace, admire the attention to detail in the bedrooms of the king and queen and the Arab Room.
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Centro Historico de Sintra
1 hour
Leave the palace and follow your guide to the historical center of Sintra, where you’ll have free time to explore the town, you can visit the Sintra National Palace on your own, where the Portuguese royalty of the 15th and 16th centuries used to spend the summer months (own expense) or have a drink and a snack (own expense). Try a travesseiro or a queijada, two delicious local pastries.
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Cabo da Roca
30 min
Next, admire the landscape of Sintra Natural Park on the way to the next stop. Enjoy a photo opportunity at the cliffs of Roca Cape (Cabo da Roca), the westernmost point of Europe.
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Guincho Beach
30 min
Pass by the surfer's paradise of Guincho Beach.
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Boca do Inferno
30 min
Pass the cliff at Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno), before stopping to stretch your legs along Cascais’ bay.
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Centro Historico de Cascais
1 hour 30 min
Free time for lunch and to wander around the centre of Cascais, a former fishing village and today a popular holiday spot. Follow your guide through narrow alleyways and see the traditional Portuguese white houses or enjoy some time relaxing at the beach.
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Casino Estoril
1 hour 30 min
On the drive back to Lisbon where your tour concludes, soak up the scenic views along the Atlantic coast and in the town of Estoril.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Lisbon).
Additional Information
- In peak season, very rarely, might be operated in a 24 seat minibus
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon
Can I cancel Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start?
Please meet our guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe.
What's included?
- Local guide
- Entrance ticket to Pena Palace & Park
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided visit to Pena Palace
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance ticket to Sintra National Palace, the one that can be visited during free time in Sintra.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Park and National Palace of Pena, Centro Historico de Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Guincho Beach, Boca do Inferno, Centro Historico de Cascais, Casino Estoril.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Portuguese, English, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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