The Sintra, Cascais, and Cabo da Roca Triangle - Private tour
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From $199.28
2 reviews (5.00)
Price varies by group size
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Departs: portugal, portugal
TicketType: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
Escape the city and explore Lisbon's magnificent coast and the surrounding charming towns and villages. First, visit one of the world-renowned palaces of the UNESCO World Heritage Site town of Sintra and explore the quaint streets of its historic center. Then head to the coast and get to know Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. From there continue to the charming and classy Portuguese Riviera and its famous coastal town of Cascais for some relaxing time and a gelato. This tour has a duration of 8-10 hours and it is available in 2 formats: private and small group.
What's Included
Admission to selected Palace guaranteed when booked 48 hours in advance.
Driver/guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned luxury car, SUV, or minivan, depending on the tour option.
What's Not Included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Lunch
Traveler Information
- ADULT: Age: 18 - 99
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Specialized infant seats are available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Park and National Palace of Pena
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Centro Historico de Sintra
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cabo da Roca
Around 150 metres above the sea, here you can have a panoramic view over the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which makes it worth the visit.
Historical records indicate that there was a fort on Cabo da Roca in the 17th century that played an important part in guarding the entrance to Lisbon’s harbour, forming a defensive line along the coast, especially during the Peninsular Wars. Today there are only traces, as well as the lighthouse which is still an important point for navigation.
It lies within the Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais and is one of the points of interest on the walking trails that can be followed here, along the coast.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Centro Historico de Cascais
It was, however, in the second half of the 19th century, when sea bathing became a popular activity, that Cascais was given the impetus that transformed it into a very fashionable summer resort. The great driving force behind this transformation was the king of Portugal, Dom Luís I, who, in 1870, converted the Fortaleza da Cidadela into the summer residence of the Portuguese monarchy. The king's example was immediately copied by the nobility, who built palaces and extremely beautiful villas in the town, where they spent the hottest season of the year, completely transforming the appearance of the former fishing village.
Cascais also began to attract the attention of the curious, who came here to enjoy a stroll by the seaside, and access to the town was greatly facilitated by the opening of the railway line between Pedrouços and Cascais in 1889. Nowadays, Cascais is a very lively and cosmopolitan town that still preserves a great deal of its earlier aristocratic atmosphere.
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
Luis, thank you so much for also taking us on a walking tour Belem....you really went above and beyond to make sure we got the best cultural experiences.
I would definitely recommend Luis as your guide to Portugal.
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