Sintra & Cascais: Private Full-Day Adventure in a Classic 4x4
Sintra, Portugalby Cintra Local Experience
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Overview
Enjoy panoramic views while exploring the palaces and the coast of Sintra and Cascais on a guided tour aboard a classic Portuguese 4x4 Embark on a jeep tour through the Sintra mountain where in the morning, we begin by exploring all the palaces of Sintra, including the Palacio da Pena, the Castelo dos Mouros and the Quinta da Regaleira. On the way we will make stops at strategic viewpoints to enjoy panoramic views, where we will tell the entire historical context of each palace In the afternoon, we continue to the coast of Sintra with stops at different beaches, including the Azenhas do Mar. You can choose from a variety of local restaurants for lunch, from traditional Portuguese cuisine to seafood restaurants, with or without sea views We continue to Cabo da Roca and end the tour with a panoramic view over the entire coast of Cascais to the center of the Villa Note: The decision to visit palaces is entirely yours, but it is not recommended to visit more than two, being the whole tour customizable!
What's included
- Specialized local guide (who will also be your driver)
- For the more adventurous - off-road routes
- Good mood and a memorable adventure
- Traditional Sweets of Sintra and Water
- If you want to have lunch at a local restaurant the price varies between 25€ - 30€ per person
- Guided visit within the monuments must be requested in advance
- If you want to visit any palace this will cost between 10€ to 20€ per person
Itinerary
- 1
Sintra National Palace
10 min
Stop to admire the elegant architecture of the National Palace of Sintra, take some memorable photos, learn about its rich royal history
- 2
Stop 2
10 min
Stop to admire the romantic architecture of the Biester Palace, take beautiful photos, learn about its unique history, and enjoy a walk around the area.
- 3
Castelo dos Mouros
10 min
Stop to admire the stunning views of the Moorish Castle and learn about its medieval history.
- 4
Park and National Palace of Pena
1 hour
Stop to admire the beautiful panoramic view of Pena Palace, enjoy the opportunity to take great photos, learn about its fascinating history, and enjoy a short, relaxed walk around the surrounding area - If you wish to enter, the ticket costs between €10–€20. - We recommend visiting one, or at most two, palaces during the day, so we don’t have to rush any of the stops, - With the ticket for the park of Pena, just the grounds, being one of our suggestions)
- 5
Sintra City Centre
30 min
Stop in the historic center of Sintra to explore its charming streets, take beautiful photos, learn about the town’s history, and enjoy some free time to soak in the local atmosphere. - This stop is only included if you choose not to visit more than one palace on the tour. If you decide to visit two, there may not be time for this stop.
- 6
Quinta da Regaleira
1 hour
Stop to admire the view of Quinta da Regaleira, explain its history, and take a short walk around the area. If you wish to enter, the ticket costs €20. - Again, we recommend visiting one, or at most two, palaces during the day, so we don’t have to rush any of the stops - With the ticket for Quinta da Regaleira being one of our suggestions.
- 7
Stop 7
10 min
Stop to admire the elegant neoclassical palace of Seteais, take beautiful photos, learn about its aristocratic history, and enjoy a short walk through the surrounding gardens
- 8
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate
10 min
Stop to admire the exotic architecture and lush gardens of Monserrate Palace, take stunning photos, learn about its romantic history
- 9
Colares
1 hour
Stop in Colares for lunch, where you can choose from local restaurants, from seafood spots with stunning sea views to charming, traditional restaurants and savor an authentic Portuguese culinary experience.
- 10
Azenhas do Mar
20 min
Tour along one of the most charming beaches in Sintra
- 11
Praia das Macas
Pass by
Passage by the beach with panoramic views
- 12
Stop 12
Pass by
Pass on one of the most beautiful beaches in Sintra
- 13
Praia da Adraga
30 min
Passage and short walk on a beach with amazing rocky formations, arribas and cliffs with a short off road experiences for the most adventurous and passage by “secret” that even some locals do not know!
- 14
Cabo Da Roca
20 min
Stop at the westernmost point of Europe with a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean.
- 15
Cascais
45 min
Finally, we travel along the entire Cascais coast to the city center and end the tour.
Meeting and pickup
If you come by rental car, this is the ideal location! A free and convenient parking lot in Sintra. We will be yours waiting
If you choose to come from Uber, this will be the most convenient meeting point. It is a local pastry where we like to stop to offer you the traditional candy of Sintra! We will be waiting for you and start the tour from here!
If you come by train we will meet at Sintra Station. We will be waiting for you in the parking lot right next door. It is an excellent option for those who are close to the Rossio station in Lisbon! Rossio is the first station and Sintra is the last, on a straight line that takes about 40 min
End point
You can end up again in Sintra instead of Cascais.
Usually you end at the train station of Cascais or in the centre of Cascais where you can spend the end of the day discovering the city of Cascais. If you decide to return to Lisbon there is facility to both take the train as a taxi / Uber. Train also takes about 40 min and is direct line.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Pick up or Drop Off in Lisbon must be requested in advance
- In summer, bring sunscreen as there will be long exposure to the sun.
- Not accessible to children under 3 years of age
- Not recommended for people with mobility problems
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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