Sintra and Wine Tasting Tour

Name: Sintra and Wine Tasting Tour
Brand: Portugal Premium Tours
SKU: 2596fe5d-13a8-44e7-84aa-bd6cdfae3bd7

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Summary

Our guide/driver will pick you up at your hotel/address or other meeting point and then you’ll start the tour where you'll have the opportunity to get to know five highligths: Sintra Village - charming village, located in a Natural Park with castles and grand mansions used as summer houses by the Portuguese royalty. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and owing to its beauty is one of the most visited sites in Portugal. Throughout the years has enchanted kings and inspired poets, such as Lord Byron. Wine tasting - The wine region of Colares was defined in 1908, becoming the second oldest demarcated region in the country. The type of soil, the native grape varieties, the traditional planting practices of the vineyards, the humid climate and the proximity of the sea with very strong sea winds, give the wine unique characteristics. ‘Cabo da Roca’ - A tourism highlight, especially when the sea is rough and from where you can enjoy magnificent sunsets. Guincho beach - Considered one of the most beautiful beach of the region of Lisbon was the place of a James Bond movie: ‘On her majesty’s Secret Service’. After this amazing day you we’ll travel back to Lisbon to the agreed drop-off point. Please note that this description is just suggestions of places to visit. Since it’s a private tour, the itinerary will be designed according to your preferences and the tour length. We highlight that our tours are private (just you and us) and our Mercedes vehicles are very comfortable with wi-fi and bottled water on board. It’s also important to let you know that our tours are done with a guide/driver very well prepare to add valuable information about the visited places and about Portugal in general. It's also important to inform that our local guide will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, airport, cruise terminal or other meeting point. Please note that entrance fees are not included.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Full-day private tour of Sintra during which you'll visit the beautiful village of Sintra, elected by the Portuguese royal family to spend summer vacations. Its unique climate and landscape has made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have free time at the historic centre to taste the famous pastries: Queijadas of Sintra and Travesseiros and your afternoon will be spent in a small local winery where you’re going to taste the famous wine of the region. You’ll end your day driving through the Natural Park of Sintra to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost site of Continental Europe

What’s included?

Wine tasting
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Hotel/port pickup
Hotel/port drop-off
Private tour
Wifi and bottled water on board
Bottled water

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
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:

Portugal Premium Tours

About operator:

We are specialists on private & tailor-made tours, shore tours for small groups in Portugal. Our concept is based on a premium service, quality, warm hospitality and on 100% client attention and satisfaction. Portugal Premium Tours will guarantee you an amazing and unforgettable experience while you visit the highlights and the secrets of Portugal, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere! Some of the most appreciated places to visit are Lisbon, Sintra, Oporto, Douro Valley, Obidos, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Evora, Tomar, Coimbra e Nazare.