Private Half-Day Tour: Highlights of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril

Highlights

After pickup from a central Lisbon hotel, cruise terminal, or airport, board an air-conditioned coach destined for the UNESCO-listed Pena Palace—a colorful confection of onion domes and pastel-pink towers. Explore opulent chambers and courtyards and capture photographs of the mist-shrouded greenery that surrounds the palace and then descend to the village of Sintra. Amble along the village’s quaint cobbled streets and explore parks replete with exotic flora and fauna. Gaze at the dramatic silhouette of the 10th-century Castle of the Moors on its hilltop perch before returning to your vehicle. Before leaving, enjoy a tasting of the city's famous dessert—a travesseiro. On arrival in Cascais—a charming seaside village—spend leisurely free time browsing artisan shops and soaking its coastal splendor. Your half-day tour concludes with drop-off at your Lisbon hotel.

Summary

After pickup from a central Lisbon hotel, cruise terminal, or airport, board an air-conditioned coach destined for the UNESCO-listed Pena Palace—a colorful confection of onion domes and pastel-pink towers. Explore opulent chambers and courtyards and capture photographs of the mist-shrouded greenery that surrounds the palace and then descend to the village of Sintra. Amble along the village’s quaint cobbled streets and explore parks replete with exotic flora and fauna. Gaze at the dramatic silhouette of the 10th-century Castle of the Moors on its hilltop perch before returning to your vehicle. Before leaving, enjoy a tasting of the city's famous dessert—a travesseiro. On arrival in Cascais—a charming seaside village—spend leisurely free time browsing artisan shops and soaking its coastal splendor. Your half-day tour concludes with drop-off at your Lisbon hotel.

Tour info

Duration

5 hours

Why take this tour?

Discover the charm of Sintra on this private half-day tour of Sintra’s highlights, from Lisbon. Experience the magic of Pena Palace, a fairy tale castle painted in bright pinks and yellows. Take a stroll through charming Sintra, winding through its diverse parks such as Serra da Lua. Round out your day in the quaint seaside village of Cascais, and enjoy free time perusing its shops. Choose between morning and afternoon departures, and enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

What’s included?

Private tour
Driver/guide
Comfort pack (fresh waters and cleaning wipes)
Travesseiros" tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off - for Lisbon central hotels, Lisbon cruise terminal, or Lisbon airport.
Food and drinks
Entrance fees (Pena Palace: Adult 14€, Youth (de 6 a 17 anos) and Senior 8,5
Guided tour inside Pena Palace (not included with this tour)
The baggage is limited to one standard suitcase per person
Entry/Admission - Park and National Palace of Pena

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Essencia da Latitude

About operator:

Imagine a country with thousands of years of History, a unique Culture, landscapes that flood your instincts, vibrant cities, charming villages, food, wine, music. Imagine Art as a way of life. Imagine a perfect balance between land and sea. Imagine Portugal… Travel with Essência da Latitude, the only company that will show you the Intact Essence of Portugal. We ensure Excellence, Professionalism and Personalized Service. We make tours all over Portugal: half-day, full-day and overnight tours, according to your availability. We adapt tours in order to meet your expectations, your needs and your budget. And we tell Stories that unveil the landscape… Essência da Latitude: Travel With Us!