Lisbon Small-Group Sintra, Palaces, Roca Cape and Cascais Tour
Discover the spread-out highlights of Sintra and the Portuguese coast, without worrying about logistics, on this small-group day trip from Lisbon. Visit the stunning Pena Palace or its park grounds, explore Sintra’s charming medieval streets, and enjoy stunning views at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. End your journey with a relaxing stroll and optional lunch in the seaside village of Cascais, all while traveling in a comfortable minivan.
Highlights
- ✓Let an expert plan the day and navigate the mountain roads
- ✓Stroll medieval streets and taste Sintra’s famous travesseiro pastry
- ✓Includes round-trip transfers from your Lisbon accommodation
- ✓Enjoy an intimate exploration with just a small group for company
What you'll see & do
- ✓Visit to the Pena Palace terraces and Park, one of the best representations of 19th century Romanticism in Europe. Being the second-highest point in the Serra de Sintra (over 500m above sea level), it will amaze you with its unique architecture and spectacular views. King Ferdinand II - the king-artist - fell in love with Sintra, and following the purchase of the property, decided to build a unique castle and park, with 500 plant species from all corners of the world. The palace incorporates Manueline and Moorish architectural influences, that together will give you an atmosphere of “a thousand and one nights.”. An unforgettable experience (Option Pena Palace: 1- Tickets not included / 2- terraces & park (viewpoints, terraces, only not entering rooms) / 3- Pena palace interiors).
- ✓In the center of Sintra you can either stay in the village, view the National Palace or walk to visit Regaleira (tickets not included). Also, a great option is to stay, and enjoy the wonders of this beautiful medieval little town, walking the narrow streets, feel the local atmosphere and then grab a coffee and try local pastry "Travesseiro".
- ✓Regaleira is a 19th century Villa, known as Palácio da Regaleira. Located in the center of Sintra, it was bought by a Portuguese businessman who was fascinated by secret orders such as Freemasonry and the Templars. Regaleira was transformed into a palace surrounded by gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic constructions, symbolic places, typical of secret societies and rituals. A unique monument influenced by Romantic, Neo-Gothic and Manueline architecture. To visit Quinta da Regaleira, please book as it gets sold out in advance. Book 11h30 slot, on the official shop: regaleira by blueticket. Please note Regaleira's visit requires walking from the Sintra centre, and once inside it can be a bit steep - doable if you are used to walking. In case you cannot book, visit will not be possible, but you can still pass-by and see the exterior.
- ✓Sintra National Palace is one of the most important royal palaces from the 12th century, built by the moors initially, and later further developed and expanded during different monarchs' reign. This was one of the most important political centers, during the discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries. It has the most relevant moorish ceramic tiles collection in Portugal.
- ✓We will stop at Cabo Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. After your Sintra's visit, you will stop here to take pictures, get a bit of fresh air, and relax.
- ✓Cascais will amaze you, with its mix of a little fishing village, together with the sophistication of a place where kings and queens would spend part of their summer. Time to relax and enjoy the views
- ✓A quick view of Estoril, where kings were living and spies would come to meet during World War II. Fancy James Bond? You will know a bit of history also.
What's included
- ✓Local Guide: great balance between guided tour and free time to enjoy
- ✓Guided tours at the exterior of monuments, according to palace rules
- ✓Tickets to Pena Palace interior or Pena Terraces: optional or included, depending on your choice
- ✓Shared, small group of up to 8 participants, comfortable van (no big buses). WI-FI, AC
- ✓Pick-up and Drop-off Lisbon - city center hotels & airbnb, if accessible with parking available
What's not included
- ✓Regaleira visit not included - please book in advance the slot 11:30, at regaleira by blueticket
- ✓In case Regaleira is sold out, visit will not be possible, but can still pass-by to see the exterior
- ✓Food and drinks not included
- ✓No big buses - we operate small groups only, for a more personalized experience
- ✓This program does not pickup at the cruise terminal
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Option Pena Palace: 1- Tickets not included / 2- terraces & park (viewpoints, terraces, only not entering rooms) / 3- Pena palace interiors
Regaleira is not included and requires walking - if you wish to visit, please book for 11h30 on regaleira by blueticket. It will be sold out in advance, and in that case you cannot visit the interior
Good to skip lines
Tours can be bilingual (although rarely, could be operated in 2 languages)
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
We will have regular comfort stops, but recommend bringing a bottle of water
Sintra is often rainy / foggy or colder than Lisbon, particularly early morning, so please check forecast
Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
Not suitable for travellers with limited mobility
Regaleira's visit requires walking from the Sintra centre. The interior is steep, although doable if you are used to walking
Pickup in Lisbon city centre, from 7h40 at hotels downtown or 7h50 Uptown - we will confirm time the day before. In case we have no parking access or your hotel is not in the centre, we might ask you to walk 5 min to a nearby meeting-point. If your hotel is not listed, choose the closest from where you are staying, or select one of the meeting points (Praça Luis de Camões 7:40 / Praça Figueira 7:40 / Hard Rock 7:45 / Evolution Saldanha 7:45 / Praça Marquês de Pombal 7:50). Maximum waiting is 5 minutes, for both pickup and after meeting points during the visits, to avoid delaying the tour.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Lisbon Small-Group Sintra, Palaces, Roca Cape and Cascais Tour
Discover the spread-out highlights of Sintra and the Portuguese coast, without worrying about logistics, on this small-group day trip from Lisbon. Visit the stunning Pena Palace or its park grounds, explore Sintra’s charming medieval streets, and enjoy stunning views at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. End your journey with a relaxing stroll and optional lunch in the seaside village of Cascais, all while traveling in a comfortable minivan.
Highlights
- ✓Let an expert plan the day and navigate the mountain roads
- ✓Stroll medieval streets and taste Sintra’s famous travesseiro pastry
- ✓Includes round-trip transfers from your Lisbon accommodation
- ✓Enjoy an intimate exploration with just a small group for company
What you'll see & do
- ✓Visit to the Pena Palace terraces and Park, one of the best representations of 19th century Romanticism in Europe. Being the second-highest point in the Serra de Sintra (over 500m above sea level), it will amaze you with its unique architecture and spectacular views. King Ferdinand II - the king-artist - fell in love with Sintra, and following the purchase of the property, decided to build a unique castle and park, with 500 plant species from all corners of the world. The palace incorporates Manueline and Moorish architectural influences, that together will give you an atmosphere of “a thousand and one nights.”. An unforgettable experience (Option Pena Palace: 1- Tickets not included / 2- terraces & park (viewpoints, terraces, only not entering rooms) / 3- Pena palace interiors).
- ✓In the center of Sintra you can either stay in the village, view the National Palace or walk to visit Regaleira (tickets not included). Also, a great option is to stay, and enjoy the wonders of this beautiful medieval little town, walking the narrow streets, feel the local atmosphere and then grab a coffee and try local pastry "Travesseiro".
- ✓Regaleira is a 19th century Villa, known as Palácio da Regaleira. Located in the center of Sintra, it was bought by a Portuguese businessman who was fascinated by secret orders such as Freemasonry and the Templars. Regaleira was transformed into a palace surrounded by gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic constructions, symbolic places, typical of secret societies and rituals. A unique monument influenced by Romantic, Neo-Gothic and Manueline architecture. To visit Quinta da Regaleira, please book as it gets sold out in advance. Book 11h30 slot, on the official shop: regaleira by blueticket. Please note Regaleira's visit requires walking from the Sintra centre, and once inside it can be a bit steep - doable if you are used to walking. In case you cannot book, visit will not be possible, but you can still pass-by and see the exterior.
- ✓Sintra National Palace is one of the most important royal palaces from the 12th century, built by the moors initially, and later further developed and expanded during different monarchs' reign. This was one of the most important political centers, during the discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries. It has the most relevant moorish ceramic tiles collection in Portugal.
- ✓We will stop at Cabo Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. After your Sintra's visit, you will stop here to take pictures, get a bit of fresh air, and relax.
- ✓Cascais will amaze you, with its mix of a little fishing village, together with the sophistication of a place where kings and queens would spend part of their summer. Time to relax and enjoy the views
- ✓A quick view of Estoril, where kings were living and spies would come to meet during World War II. Fancy James Bond? You will know a bit of history also.
What's included
- ✓Local Guide: great balance between guided tour and free time to enjoy
- ✓Guided tours at the exterior of monuments, according to palace rules
- ✓Tickets to Pena Palace interior or Pena Terraces: optional or included, depending on your choice
- ✓Shared, small group of up to 8 participants, comfortable van (no big buses). WI-FI, AC
- ✓Pick-up and Drop-off Lisbon - city center hotels & airbnb, if accessible with parking available
What's not included
- ✓Regaleira visit not included - please book in advance the slot 11:30, at regaleira by blueticket
- ✓In case Regaleira is sold out, visit will not be possible, but can still pass-by to see the exterior
- ✓Food and drinks not included
- ✓No big buses - we operate small groups only, for a more personalized experience
- ✓This program does not pickup at the cruise terminal
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Option Pena Palace: 1- Tickets not included / 2- terraces & park (viewpoints, terraces, only not entering rooms) / 3- Pena palace interiors
Regaleira is not included and requires walking - if you wish to visit, please book for 11h30 on regaleira by blueticket. It will be sold out in advance, and in that case you cannot visit the interior
Good to skip lines
Tours can be bilingual (although rarely, could be operated in 2 languages)
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
We will have regular comfort stops, but recommend bringing a bottle of water
Sintra is often rainy / foggy or colder than Lisbon, particularly early morning, so please check forecast
Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
Not suitable for travellers with limited mobility
Regaleira's visit requires walking from the Sintra centre. The interior is steep, although doable if you are used to walking
Pickup in Lisbon city centre, from 7h40 at hotels downtown or 7h50 Uptown - we will confirm time the day before. In case we have no parking access or your hotel is not in the centre, we might ask you to walk 5 min to a nearby meeting-point. If your hotel is not listed, choose the closest from where you are staying, or select one of the meeting points (Praça Luis de Camões 7:40 / Praça Figueira 7:40 / Hard Rock 7:45 / Evolution Saldanha 7:45 / Praça Marquês de Pombal 7:50). Maximum waiting is 5 minutes, for both pickup and after meeting points during the visits, to avoid delaying the tour.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.