Sintra and Cascais Private Sightseeing Tour
Highlights
Lisbon, Serra de Sintra, Cascais
Private Tour
6 Hours
MODERATE
English, German, Portuguese, Spanish
Description
Visit Sintra and the surrounding area on a private tour.Take in the village’s renowned Romantic architecture, admire the natural beauty and stop at historic sites that interest you the most.The tour duration is a bit flexible, and the itinerary will be adjusted to your interests.You’ll also pass through the coastal village of Cascais.
Embark on a private sightseeing tour of historic Sintra and its stunning surroundings.Stop to see important sites along the way and enjoy exploring places not included on typical tourist routes.
You will have plenty of time on this tour to take in all the spots of historic importance and admire views of the area’s natural splendour.
The tour is designed to be a full day of exploration, but the duration can be shortened if necessary, according to your scheduling requirements.You can also let the tour leader know your main areas of interest so the trip can be customized for you.
After seeing the highlights of Sintra and the coastal village of Cascais, you will be returned to your hotel/location in Lisbon.
Itinerary
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Meeting at the Marques de Pombal Square
You will meet your guide in front of the HF Fenix Hotel at the Marques de Pombal Square, and start your tour.
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Natural Park of Sintra
Driving to Sintra you will discover it´s history and most importantly, the natural park, that was all planted by hand centuries ago.
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National Pena Palace
Reaching the top of the Sintra Mountain range, you will explore the Pena Palace with your private guide.This palace was internationally elected as the most beautiful palace of Europa, and is one of the best examples of 19th-century Romantic revivalism in Portugal.
Your guide will accompany you inside of the monuments and locations for historic explanations.But if you want to visit another monument instead, please let your guide know.
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Cabo da Roca
As you are in Sintra, you cannot miss the chance to visit the westernmost point of mainland Europe, Cabo da Roca.
It´s around 140 meters above the sea, making it a very nice location for a panoramic view over Sintra´s Mountain range and the coast, making it worth the visit.
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Praia do Guincho
Being part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, the Guincho Beach is surrounded by a landscape of great beauty.The white sand dunes contrast with the deep tones of the Sintra Mountain Range in the background.
Given both its strong winds and waves, the Beach attracts a great following among body-boarders and surfers.
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Cascais
After passing the Guincho Beach and driving along the coast, we reach Cascais.
Situated near the sea and traditionally a fishing village, Cascais enjoyed an important period of development in the 14th century, when it was a major stopping off point for boats on their way to Lisbon, turning it into a very busy port at that time.
From there it had an even more important period in history, during the 2nd world war, haven been an inspiration for the so well knows spy, "Bond.James Bond" 007.
Discover the details with your guide.
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Estoril
In the 1930s Estoril became one of Portugal´s main tourist centers, and the chosen place of exile for a lot of deposed European monarchs (King Juan Carlos of Spain, among others).
During the Second World War it was the refuge of writers, politicians, artists, businessmen and many persecuted Jewish travellers.
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Return to Lisbon
From Estoril we drive back to Lisbon to the same drop-off point.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.