Sintra and Cascais Private Sightseeing Tour

Lisbon, Portugal
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Immerse yourself in one of Portugal’s most beautiful locations, in this private sightseeing tour to the Sintra region. Explore the historical sites as the Pena Palace, or instead, choose other numerous architectural landmarks, that are not that much visited. Travel to the westernmost point of continental Europe, the Cabo da Roca. From there drive to the beaches, reaching the charming coastal village of Cascais.
In this private experience, you can customize your tour, to suit your preferences.

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Praca Marques do Pombal, Avenida da Liberdade Rotunda, Lisbon Portugal

You will meet your guide in front of the HF Fenix Hotel at the Marques de Pombal Square, and start you rtour.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Sintra, Sintra, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal

Driving to Sintra you will discover it´s history and most importantly, the natural park, that was all planted by hand centuries ago.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal

Reaching the top of the Sintra Mountain range, you will explore the Pena Palace with your private guide.This palace was internationally elected as the most beautiful palace of Europa, and is one of the best examples of 19th-century Romantic revivalism in Portugal.
Your guide will accompany you inside of the monuments and locations for historic explanations.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal

As you are in Sintra, you cannot miss the chance to visit the westernmost point of mainland Europe, Cabo da Roca.
It´s around 140 meters above the sea, making it a very nice location for a panoramic view over Sintra´s Mountain range and the coast, making it worth the visit.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Guincho Beach, Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais, Cascais Portugal

Being part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, the Guincho Beach is surrounded by a landscape of great beauty. The white sand dunes contrast with the deep tones of the Sintra Mountain Range in the background.
Given both its strong winds and waves, the Beach attracts a great following among body-boarders and surfers.

Stop At: Cascais, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal

After passing the Guincho Beach and driving along the coast, we reach Cascais.
Situated near the sea and traditionally a fishing village, Cascais enjoyed an important period of development in the 14th century, when it was a major stopping off point for boats on their way to Lisbon, turning it into a very busy port at that time.
From there it had an even more important period in history, during the 2nd world war, haven been an inspiration for the so well knows spy, "Bond. James Bond" 007.
Discover the details with your guide.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Estoril, Estoril, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal

In the 1930s Estoril became one of Portugal´s main tourist centers, and the chosen place of exile for a lot of deposed European monarchs (King Juan Carlos of Spain, among others).
During the Second World War it was the refuge of writers, politicians, artists, businessmen and many persecuted Jewish travellers.

Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal

From Estoril we drive back to Lisbon to the same drop-off point.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Pick-up and drop off at the "Marques De Pombal Square";
  • Transportation by private air-conditioned car/van;
  • Private tour with Professional guide. Participants will be you and your guide;
  • Guide will accompany you inside the monuments/palaces to explain its history;

Exclusions

  • Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description;
  • Entrance tickets to any monuments or parks.

Additional information

  • During summer, if high temperatures, Sintra might close all access without former notice !
  • National monuments close on public holidays and special occasions, without notice;
  • Tour does not include entrance tickets so that participants can decide to visit some of the sites or not;
  • Entrance fees vary according to the tourism season;
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • If you are on a shore excursion from the cruise port, the tour times are flexible;
  • Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and a warmer jacket.
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • When inside the vehicles, it is mandatory for travelers and guide to wear face masks. It is not allowed to smoke, eat and drink inside the vehicles.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

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

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