Full Day Sintra Deluxe Tour

Full Day Sintra Deluxe Tour (Pena Palace of Sintra, Colares, Cabo da Roca)
Price: $129.00
Children (Ages 4 and under) are free but must be accounted for.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 9 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? A taxi (not included, approximately 10 EUR each way) or a complimentary shuttle is required to reach your departure location.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, and comfortable, sensible, closed-toe walking shoes. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also suggested.
Restrictions Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, many of which are uneven and/or on an incline. Steps are required to reach the upper floor of the Palace. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Full-Day Sintra Deluxe Tour

Dotted by royal retreats, estates, castles, and buildings from the 8th-9th century, this charming region is the site of the royal family's summer residence.

Departing from Lisbon, you will travel to the mountainous location of Sintra, approximately 15 miles north of Lisbon. Upon arrival, you will visit the Pena Palace of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. The palace constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world. The President of the Portuguese Republic and other government officials often uses it for state occasions. The palace stands on the top of a hill above the town of Sintra, and on a clear day, it can be easily seen from many locations in Lisbon. The current-day palace stems from a monastery that started around 1500 A.D.

You will also have some free time in the late morning to explore handicraft stores and tea houses and savor some of the famous local sweets: queijadas and travesseiros. You may also take lunch on your own while looking out over the surrounding mountains.

Departing Sintra, you will visit Colares, a demarcated wine region with quite a reputation. From here, you will drive to nearby Cabo da Roca (the most westerly point of Europe), before continuing along the coast to Cascais. On the way, you'll stop by Guincho Beach, a favorite among windsurfers. Driving through the town you will be able to see the Boca do Inferno wave feature and the magnificent panorama over the Bay of Cascais and adjoining coastline. On your return to Lisbon, you'll pass by Estoril, home to the famous casino.

Please Note: On Wednesdays, the Palace in Sintra is closed and will be replaced with a visit to the Queluz Palace.

5 Stars5.0 / 5  |  2 ReviewsReview This Tour
amazing day
May 27, 2019
What a Great place to visit glad we took a tour would have been a long wait without tickets but well worth it.
Reviewer: Dean Brady McIntosh
5 Stars
Great tour
May 02, 2019
A full day with thoughtful commentary. Time to sightsee at various stops.
Reviewer: Ginny Bateman
5 Stars