Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Cascais Private Day Trip from Lisbon
by Sintra Lovers
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€220Overview
This full-day private tour from Lisbon lasts about eight hours and visits key sites in Sintra and the coastal town of Cascais. The tour begins with pickup in Lisbon and proceeds to Sintra, starting at Quinta da Regaleira. Here, guests can explore the palace grounds, including the Initiation Well, caves, and gardens, spending about two hours. Next is a visit to the Sintra National Palace, a former royal residence featuring a blend of medieval, gothic, manueline, renaissance, and romantic architectural styles. The tour then continues to the Pena National Palace, known for its colorful appearance and Romantic style, often seen through the region’s fog. Afterwards, the group visits the Moorish Castle, a fortress with walls winding among rocks and cliffs dating back to the Muslim occupation of Iberia, offering panoramic views of Sintra, the Pena Palace, and the ocean. Guests may also visit Monserrate Palace and its botanical gardens, which combine Gothic, Indian, and Moorish architectural influences and are part of the European Route of Historic Gardens since 2020. In Sintra’s historic center, there is time to browse traditional shops and try regional pastries like Travesseiros and Queijadas, as well as taste a Ginjinha served in a chocolate cup; snacks are not included. The tour then stops at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, for sea views. Optionally, guests can visit the coastal village of Azenhas do Mar, known for its white houses and ocean pool. The day ends in Cascais, a seaside town with beaches, historic palaces, and traditional shops and restaurants. Transportation is private and air-conditioned, with bottled water and a guide provided except inside monuments. Vehicle type varies depending on weather and client preference.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lisbon
Pickup is available only in the Lisbon area. The tour begins here.
10 min
Sintra National Palace
The first visit is to Quinta da Regaleira, a historic estate in Sintra. Guests can explore the palace grounds, including the Initiation Well, interior caves, and the extensive gardens surrounding the palace. The visit lasts about two hours.
120 min
Park and National Palace of Pena
Next is the Sintra National Palace, also called Palácio da Vila. This former royal residence features a mix of medieval, gothic, manueline, renaissance, and romantic architectural styles. It is one of Sintra’s main monuments.
Castelo dos Mouros
The tour continues to the Pena National Palace, a key example of Romantic architecture in Portugal. The palace is notable for its vivid colors and fairy-tale appearance, often seen through the characteristic fog of the region.
60 min
Centro Historico de Sintra
Visitors then go to the Moorish Castle, a fortress with walls winding among rocks and cliffs. It dates back to the period of Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. From here, there are panoramic views of Sintra, the Pena Palace, and the ocean.
60 min
Quinta da Regaleira
Guests may visit the Monserrate Palace, which combines Gothic, Indian, and Moorish architectural influences. The palace is surrounded by botanical gardens that have been part of the European Route of Historic Gardens since 2020.
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate
In Sintra’s historic center, guests have time to explore traditional Portuguese shops and try regional pastries such as Travesseiros and Queijadas. A Ginjinha served in a chocolate cup is offered. Snacks are not included.
60 min
Cabo Da Roca
The tour stops at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. Visitors can enjoy views of the sea extending to the horizon.
45 min
Azenhas do Mar
Optionally, guests can visit the coastal village of Azenhas do Mar. The village features white houses descending to the beach and an ocean pool. It offers a peaceful atmosphere.
30 min
Cascais
The day ends in Cascais, a seaside town known for its beaches, 19th-century palaces, traditional shops, and restaurants.
45 min
Lisbon
The tour concludes with the return to Lisbon.
10 min
Meeting point
Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda (Sintra's Train Station). Once you book your tour, we stabilish contact to detail the place where we will pick you up and drop you off when the tour is finished.
End point
Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda (Sintra's Train Station). Once you book your tour, we stabilish contact to detail the place where we will pick you up and drop you off when the tour is finished.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Cascais Private Day Trip from Lisbon
by Sintra Lovers
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€220Overview
This full-day private tour from Lisbon lasts about eight hours and visits key sites in Sintra and the coastal town of Cascais. The tour begins with pickup in Lisbon and proceeds to Sintra, starting at Quinta da Regaleira. Here, guests can explore the palace grounds, including the Initiation Well, caves, and gardens, spending about two hours. Next is a visit to the Sintra National Palace, a former royal residence featuring a blend of medieval, gothic, manueline, renaissance, and romantic architectural styles. The tour then continues to the Pena National Palace, known for its colorful appearance and Romantic style, often seen through the region’s fog. Afterwards, the group visits the Moorish Castle, a fortress with walls winding among rocks and cliffs dating back to the Muslim occupation of Iberia, offering panoramic views of Sintra, the Pena Palace, and the ocean. Guests may also visit Monserrate Palace and its botanical gardens, which combine Gothic, Indian, and Moorish architectural influences and are part of the European Route of Historic Gardens since 2020. In Sintra’s historic center, there is time to browse traditional shops and try regional pastries like Travesseiros and Queijadas, as well as taste a Ginjinha served in a chocolate cup; snacks are not included. The tour then stops at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, for sea views. Optionally, guests can visit the coastal village of Azenhas do Mar, known for its white houses and ocean pool. The day ends in Cascais, a seaside town with beaches, historic palaces, and traditional shops and restaurants. Transportation is private and air-conditioned, with bottled water and a guide provided except inside monuments. Vehicle type varies depending on weather and client preference.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lisbon
Pickup is available only in the Lisbon area. The tour begins here.
10 min
Sintra National Palace
The first visit is to Quinta da Regaleira, a historic estate in Sintra. Guests can explore the palace grounds, including the Initiation Well, interior caves, and the extensive gardens surrounding the palace. The visit lasts about two hours.
120 min
Park and National Palace of Pena
Next is the Sintra National Palace, also called Palácio da Vila. This former royal residence features a mix of medieval, gothic, manueline, renaissance, and romantic architectural styles. It is one of Sintra’s main monuments.
Castelo dos Mouros
The tour continues to the Pena National Palace, a key example of Romantic architecture in Portugal. The palace is notable for its vivid colors and fairy-tale appearance, often seen through the characteristic fog of the region.
60 min
Centro Historico de Sintra
Visitors then go to the Moorish Castle, a fortress with walls winding among rocks and cliffs. It dates back to the period of Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. From here, there are panoramic views of Sintra, the Pena Palace, and the ocean.
60 min
Quinta da Regaleira
Guests may visit the Monserrate Palace, which combines Gothic, Indian, and Moorish architectural influences. The palace is surrounded by botanical gardens that have been part of the European Route of Historic Gardens since 2020.
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate
In Sintra’s historic center, guests have time to explore traditional Portuguese shops and try regional pastries such as Travesseiros and Queijadas. A Ginjinha served in a chocolate cup is offered. Snacks are not included.
60 min
Cabo Da Roca
The tour stops at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. Visitors can enjoy views of the sea extending to the horizon.
45 min
Azenhas do Mar
Optionally, guests can visit the coastal village of Azenhas do Mar. The village features white houses descending to the beach and an ocean pool. It offers a peaceful atmosphere.
30 min
Cascais
The day ends in Cascais, a seaside town known for its beaches, 19th-century palaces, traditional shops, and restaurants.
45 min
Lisbon
The tour concludes with the return to Lisbon.
10 min
Meeting point
Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda (Sintra's Train Station). Once you book your tour, we stabilish contact to detail the place where we will pick you up and drop you off when the tour is finished.
End point
Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda (Sintra's Train Station). Once you book your tour, we stabilish contact to detail the place where we will pick you up and drop you off when the tour is finished.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.