Meet your guide in the morning and head towards the majestic Sintra. Start your discoveries at the National Palace of Queluz and its gardens where you will see harmonious mix of beautiful landscape and palatial architecture of Portugal.
Pass the many attractions of Sintra such as former residence of Portuguese royal family Palácio Nacional de Sintra, or multiple historical and natural sites of the Sintra Natural Park. Follow your guide to the very top of the Sintra Mountains where you will have a chance to explore the ancient Castelo dos Mouros.Continue soaking up the fascinating culture and history of Portugal passing by the magnificent Quinta da Regaleira, a place full of colorful nature and old mysteries. Say goodbye to Sintra at the Adega Regional de Colares winery where you will explore its impressive wine cellar and sample some of the best wines of this region.
After this well-deserved rest reach the Europe’s westernmost point at Cabo da Roca and gaze at beautiful cliffs and beaches, including the famous Guincho Beach. As a grand finale of your adventures visit the resort city of Cascais that for centuries was a summer residence of Portuguese aristocracy. Conclude your amazing time in glamorous Cascais and return to your hotel in Lisbon.A 18th century palace that served as a summer residence for Portuguese Kings and Queens for over a century. One of the finest examples of Rococo architecture, the succeeder of Baroque, which illustrates the evolution of Europe’s aristocracy tastes. One wing of the palace is still used as Portugal’s state guest house where foreign heads of state stay during their visits to the country.A truly royal city of Sintra is acknowledged as a UNESCO world heritage site for reason. This place is full of attractions, such as Palácio Nacional de Sintra, a place that was a residence both for Moorish and Portuguese rulers for almost 1200 years till the late 19th century and Sintra Natural Park that possesses a huge collection of extinct plants, as well as multiple historical and natural sites.A medieval castle perched on the top of the Sintra Mountains has a long history that dates to the 9th century. Originally a Moorish stronghold it was taken by the forces of the founder of Portugal King Afonso Henriques in 1147. Its ancient battlements remind us about the military importance of this castle that was a major strategic point during the long period of the Reconquista.Quinta da Regaleira is a palace built in Romantic style with notable elements of Gothic such as multiple pinnacles, capitals and terrifying gargoyles. There you will find a gorgeous park full of lush vegetation as well as crystal-clear lakes, romantic grottoes and fountains. Its territory is filled with enigmatic structures that hide alchemical meanings connected to the ancient orders of the Templars and Rosicrucians.Adega Regional de Colares, founded in 1931, is the oldest cooperative winery of this region that playis an important social role in the municipality of Sintra as the ties up most of its wine producers. Today it manufactures over the 50% of the overall region’s wine. The building of winery is imposing, and its interior is dazzling due to the size and number of casks it houses.Discover the westernmost point of continental Europe at Cabo da Roca. Observe the Cabo da Roca lighthouse, multiple rocky cliffs and sandy beaches and prepare to be amazed by the thrilling beauty of the endless ocean.Lovely sandy beach is a part of Sintra Natural Park located approximately 40 km away from Lisbon near the resort town of Cascais. The beach is 700 meters of picturesque nature, dunes and clearest water. This popular windsurfing destination has some of the finest Portuguese restaurants and was one of the stages for the James Bond series film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service.Have a stop at the tourist center of Portugal in Cascais town, that once was a seaside residence of the Portuguese nobility. Discover the scrumptious tastes of Portuguese cuisine and wander the streets full of great showpieces of local culture and architecture. There you will find multiple well-maintained parks, vibrant streets and exciting free admission museums.
