About this experience
Discover Portugal’s capital of Romanticism on this full-day private Sintra tour with traditional Portuguese lunch, from Lisbon. Explore the picturesque village and historic attractions that earned this town its UNESCO World Heritage site status. Wander through its lush gardens, take in the mountain scenery, and visit the fairytale castle of Pena Palace and the medieval Castle of the Moors. Pass through the mysterious Sintra Mountains to reach Gincho’s sand dunes, Europe’s westernmost point. A Portuguese lunch is included.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Hotel drop-off
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Lunch (Our Selection with drink and Dessert)
Not included
- Entrance fees (Monuments)
Itinerary and highlights
Continue to the historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander through picturesque streets, stopping to admire Sintra National Palace and the village’s fountains, churches, chapels, and shrines
Ascend to the hilltop Moorish Castle, where you can see sections of wall dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries. Enjoy panoramic views of the entire region.
Make your way to Pena Palace, one of the premiere examples of 19th-century Romanticism. Marvel at the fairytale castle’s mix of architectural styles, both inside and out. Have your camera ready to capture stunning views of the lush landscape surrounding the palace.
Enjoy lunch at a typical Portuguese restaurant, where you can savor the country’s signature dishes such as fresh-caught fish.
After lunch, journey to the westernmost point of continental Europe. Enjoy clifftop views over the beaches and sea below, and glimpse the picturesque coastal towns of Estoril and Cascais.
On your return trip to Lisbon, stop to see the famous Gincho’s sand dunes on a beach known as a prime surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing spot.
End your trip with a visit to the charming coastal town of Cascais. A former fishing village, this town became a vacation spot for royal families and now attracts elite travelers who come to partake in its stylish boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches, and more.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Lisbon on Wheels
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
- Only the dishes selected by the company are available for lunch. Also Include a one drink (soda, water, house wine, nacional beer), Bread and dessert.
- Vehicles: Our vehicles are cleaned and disinfected before each service and at the end of the day, daily, with the appropriate products in accordance with the cleaning protocol covid-19.
- Driver/Guide: The driver complies with the rules of cleanliness and hygiene. The driver will wear a mask and must maintain the necessary distance according to the protocol. The health conditions of the driver will be assessed frequently.
- Protection: In our vehicles, alcohol gel and face masks will always be available free of charge, if customers need it. The driver will advise the use of a mask and hand cleaning with mandatory alcohol gel after all stops, before re-entering the vehicle.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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