Sintra Cascais The Ultimate Guided Tour with a Local Expert
Embark on a Journey from Sintra to Cascais! Why Choose Us:
- Expert Local Guide with 10+ years of experience.
- Skip Ticket Lines: We’ll arrange advance tickets for easy entry.
- Customizable Day Trip to fit your needs (subject to availability).
- Guided Visits to up to two monuments (subject to local conditions).
- Seamless Communication in excellent English.
- Flexibility for additional language arrangements and vehicle needs (additional fees apply). The Tour: Join us for an immersive journey from Sintra's enchanting hills to Cascais' breathtaking coastline. Your local guide will reveal hidden gems and stories while ensuring seamless entry to chosen monuments like Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira. Enjoy scenic viewpoints, indulge in local pastries, and take breaks along the dramatic coast, including stops at Cabo da Roca and Guincho Beach. Your adventure concludes in Cascais, where you can explore or relax. Contact Us to personalize your tour and learn about our exclusive add-ons!
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Sintra Cascais The Ultimate Guided Tour with a Local Expert
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What's included in Sintra Cascais The Ultimate Guided Tour with a Local Expert
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sintra National Palace
If you book this experience, we’ll explore the Sintra National Palace from the outside, admiring its unique twin chimneys and Manueline architecture. I’ll share stories about its rich history as a royal residence and the architectural details that make it Portugal’s best-preserved medieval palace.
Castelo dos Mouros
On our experience, we’ll take in the stunning views of the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle) from the outside, learning about its origin as a 9th-century fortress built by the Moors. I’ll share tales of its strategic importance, the battles that shaped it, and the restoration efforts that preserved its impressive stone walls winding along the hilltops. As we gaze up at this iconic structure, you’ll get a sense of its role in protecting Sintra and the captivating history it still holds within its walls.
Park and National Palace of Pena
In our experience, we’ll admire the iconic Pena Palace, a masterpiece of Romanticism and one of Portugal’s most celebrated landmarks. I’ll guide you through its fascinating history, from its royal roots to its unique architectural fusion of Gothic, Moorish, and Manueline styles. As we take in views of the palace perched on the Sintra hills, you’ll discover the symbolism in its colors and spires and the role it played in Portuguese history, all while soaking up the breathtaking panoramas that surround this fairytale location.
Inclusions
- Skip the ticket lines (your guide will help you buy the tickets beforehand. No waiting on-site)
- Expert Local Guide (that is also your driver & friend for the day)
- Insurances
- Breaks for lunch and refreshments
- Photos
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- First Aid kit
- Private transportation
- Guided visits to up to two selected monuments (subject to availability due to traffic demand)
- Tourism license
- Fuel surcharge
- Pickup and drop-off at your chosen address, within 1 hour's distance from our office location
- Infant seats available
- Tips
- Lunch or meals
- Snacks or drinks
- Entrance fees (Tickets for monuments) - Between €12 and €20
- Monument audio guides and Pena Palace shuttle bus ticket
- Souvenirs
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the car, and large items and luggage cannot be accommodated.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We do not accept individuals who are intoxicated, likely to get car sick, or experiencing any symptoms of illness.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 1 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please contact us to arrange your pick-up location. Pick-up is included within a 1-hour travel radius from our office address.
Meeting / End Points
- Or if you prefer to grab a coffee while you wait, meet me at Café Saudade, located at Rua Dr. Alfredo da Costa 21, 2710-524 Sintra, Portugal.
