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Standing on top of a hill, Sintra’s most spectacular site is the colorful painted and ornate Pena Palace (Palácio da Pena), a must-have on every travel bucket list.
Inside Pena Palace, wonder through its walls and balconies and experience the breathtaking view of Sintra hills.
Discover the famous Sintra Town where you will have free time to explore, try some pastries and take pictures of the colorful buildings.
The westernmost point of Europe, the beautiful Cabo da Roca offers rich coastline and a panoramic view of the ocean.
The refreshing beach town Cascais where you will experience the wonders of portuguese beaches surrounded by palaces and nature.
A group of tourists with our guide, in Cabo da Roca.
Inside Pena Palace, wonder through its balconies for the full Sintra experience
The beautiful and sunny Cascais beach.
A group of tourists with our guide inside Pena Palace.
The colorful beaches of Cascais.
Clients will pass by the stunning Guincho Beach, where the wild waves and golden sands create an unforgettable coastal experience.
Pena Palace is surrounded by a park with lush fern gardens and forests where visitors take a
stroll after visiting the palace.
Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon
Tourists and locals come together to enjoy the views of Cascais.
The beautiful town of Sintra.

Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon

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€59.00 per person
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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.

What's included

  • Quinta da Regaleira tickets included only with selected option "Upgrade to include Regaleira"
  • Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan
  • Guided by a passionate local expert
  • Tickets to Pena Palace & Park included or optional, depending on your choice

What's not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Without tickets option: same-day Palace tickets may be limited or unavailable.

Itinerary & stops

1

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. Pena Palace tickets are included only if option "Tickets Park & Palace Included" is selected. Pena Park tickets and guided tour are are included only if options "Tickets Park & Palace Included" or "Tickets Pena Park Included" are selected.

120 min

2

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.

60 min

3

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.

30 min

Pass by the surfer's paradise of Guincho Beach.

Pass the cliff at Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno), before stopping to stretch your legs along Cascais’ bay.


Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

May be cancelled due to bad weather
May be cancelled if minimum travelers not met

Meeting point

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 Lisbo…

Drop-off 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.


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Important information

  • Duration of stop at Cascais Beach depends on weather conditions
  • It's rare, but this tour may be conducted in two languages to accommodate all participants
  • Infant / child seats are mandatory for children aged 0-11. These are available on request if child age is advised at time of booking.
  • There is no room in our vehicles for strollers and luggage
  • If the booking is for more than 8 people, the group might be divided in separate vehicles
  • In peak season, very rarely, might be operated in a 24 seat minibus
  • For bookings without tickets: same-day Palace tickets may be limited. Alternatives include staying near the park entrance or buying a Park-only ticket (no Palace or guided visit). Please confirm plans with your guide in the morning.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Price from
€59.00 per person
Free cancellation