Private Day Tour Sintra W. Heritage, Cascais, Roca Cape
ID: GYG81396-115452
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Sintra is a wonderful place, with a legendary mystic atmosphere. The lush nature and the climate of the mountain attract many people to the area. Sintra is the capital of the Romanticism period, and since 1995 it's been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In their search for tranquility, artistic inspiration, religious or mystical contemplation; kings, nobles, writers, musicians, painters and rich travelers made Sintra their destination. For admirers of the 19th century Romanticism, Sintra is its holy capital and Pena Palace its highest landmark.
In 1995 Sintra was classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.
This guided visit will let you understand why Sintra has been so acclaimed along the times. You will feel the magic atmosphere of the mountain and admire the enchanted architecture of its houses and palaces. The tour begins at 08:45 in your hotel in central Lisbon or Cascais, and will take you through a beautiful scenic route to Sintra, visiting the coast of Estoril (named the Portuguese Riviera). Cascais, known for its aristocratic and romantic houses, is home to the famous surf beach of Guincho and the Roca Cape - the western-most point of continental Europe.
You'll also cross the mountain of Sintra, and get a deep flavor of the surrounding nature.
In Sintra you will have time to visit one or two monuments of your preference, have lunch, stroll in the town, and taste the famous local pastry specialty, the “Queijada” cake. The 8-hour tour finishes around 17:00 at your hotel.
Highlights
- Discover Sintra - the mountain, the town, the nature, the architecture and it's history
- See the Fortress, Pena Palace, and the Bay of Cascais, an aristocratic village with fishing traditions
- Visit the coast of Estoril, the “Portuguese Riviera”
- Explore the remote western-most point of the European mainland, the Cape of Roca
- Admire the scenic coastal route of Guincho to Sintra
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is dependent on weather conditions.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
Masks are strongly recommended for anyone indoors regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Central Lisbon or Cascais
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.