- Pick-up and drop-off Included Pick-up and drop-off
- 8 hours Duration 8 hours
Visit Sintra, one of the most picturesque and beautiful towns in Portugal, and the capital of Romanticism. See the mysterious Sintra Mountains and other highlights.
Quick Details
Enjoy a magical tour to Sintra
This is a cover-all tour, affording you the opportunity to visit, in one glorious sweep, all the major landmarks and spots of the route best known as the Portuguese Riviera.
Formerly joined in one county, the towns of Sintra and Cascais were split in 1363 by King Pedro I, Cascais being given its royal charter and consequent county status.
Highlights
- Marvel at breathtaking views
- Get excellent value for money
- Explore Sintra, a picturesque and beautiful village
- Discover Sintra and Cascais
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- In front of “Ask me” Office – Palácio Foz, Calçada da Glória nº 9, 1250-112 Lisboa
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- Pena Palace ticket
- Wine sampling at Colares
- Driver/guide
- Bottled water
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- Guide inside monuments
- Lunch
- Any private expenses
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You will visit the famous and iconic Pena Palace, perched atop the Sintra mountains and spend time visiting the emblematic and diverse Sintra historic center, sampling, if willing to, its two local pastries, admiring from up close the oldest palace in Portugal and, perhaps, sitting down for a meal or snack at Café Paris or any other bistro/tavern of which there are plenty of.
The afternoon leg of the tour will take you off the grid a little bit, to visit the now famous and unique in the world sandy soil vineyards, where the Malvasia and Ramisco varieties are farmed in a unique and ancient way. On to the Colares Regional Winery for the sampling, which will be guided and explained, with every detail, from pressing to staging, covered.
The most westerly point on the European mainland follows, Cabo da Roca, with walk-around time and plenty of great photoshoot spots.
Last but not least, you will be driven to Cascais, the famous resort town where the monarchs and aristocrats from all corners of Europe dwelt in, via Guincho Beach and Cabo Raso, to spend time walking down the promenade, window shopping or actually shopping and, why not, having the famous Santini gelatos.
The drive back to Lisbon will be all along the shoreline, easy and “sparing the horses,” taking in the Lisbon beaches and more than likely marveling at the ever-present surfers plying their trade which is, basically, all year round.
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We suggest bringing comfortable clothing, sunglasses, a hat and your camera.