Sintra & Cascais Tour with Pena Palace tour and Gardens Walk｜Portugal

Spend a day away from the city and visit one of the most beautiful areas around Lisbon.

Following a pick-up from your hotel, drive to Sintra Hills, home to fairytale palaces and castles, chosen by the Portuguese Royal Family since the foundation of our country.

Escape the crowds and reach Pena Palace enjoying a scenic short walk through the carefully curated gardens by its creator: King Ferdinand. On your way learn all about the love story in the origin of the palace construction, before visiting inside Pena Palace, considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. Enjoy and admire amazing views of Lisbon on the horizon, from its balconies and yards, with proper context provided by your guide.

Next, drive down narrow roads to explore the picture-postcard village of Sintra, stop for lunch time, taste local pastries and shop for souvenirs. Don’t give a rest to your camera, as you’ll certainly fall in love with the charming architecture and colorful streets and alleys.

Continue to Cabo da Roca to stand at the westernmost point of mainland Europe, a landmark with breathtaking views, beaten by the Atlantic winds.

Travel along the coast road, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Tagus River, on your way back to Lisbon. En route, stop at the once fishing village of Cascais, turned into a holiday resort, refuge for exiled kings and a center of espionage during World War II. Listen to your guide explaining how this small seaside town helped shaping History of the XX century.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Our visit to Pena Palace visit starts with a walk through the Gardens, which allows to avoid crowds at the main gate. People with walking difficulty may find this not suitable as activity.

2. You should choose your ticket option for Pena Palace:
- Full ticket: allows you to visit the interior rooms of the Palace;
- Pena Park Only: allows you to visit the gardens, terraces around the building and the Chapel. You can't upgrade later;

3. The tour can either start by Sintra and Pena Palace in the morning, as it can start in Cascais and Roca Cape, depending of timings and expected crowds and queues.

4. During weather alerts and fire alerts in SIntra Mountain, Pena Palace will be replaced by Sintra National Palace;