Sintra leaves most visitors with a feeling of mystical enchantment. Its magical palaces, forests, Moorish castle and UNESCO World Heritage site city center are like a page from a fairy tale. We will start with a little walk through the mysterious Pena Park and discover secret caves and trails. Afterwards we will visit National Pena Palace, a marvelous palace from the 19th century that is also one of the most important examples of the Portuguese architecture from the Romantic period. Then we will head to the historical center of Sintra, where you’ll have free time to explore and to visit National Sintra Palace. After lunch, we will drive through the natural wonders of Sintra Natural Park, passing by several impressive palaces until we stop at the Roca Cape cliffs – the westernmost point of Continental Europe. Next we will take you for a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast; we will stop at the Guincho Beach (a surfer’s paradise) and afterwards pass by Boca do Inferno (Hell’s mouth cliff). Finally, enjoy a leisurely walk along the bay at the glamorous town of Cascais. Drive along the coast to Lisbon passing by Estoril and the casino.
Included
Pick-up at 8am at the Hotel
Ticket to the Pena Palace and Park (14€ por pax)
Not included: Lunch
Price
1 to 8 Pax – Total Price: 440 € + 14€ per person for the Pena Palace
In the morning, we will start the tour by stopping at two impressive locations: Lisbon’s Cathedral (Sé) and the viewpoint of Graça. Afterwards we will pass by the Monastery of S. Vicente, the National Pantheon and Comércio Square, before taking the road heading towards Belém. There we will take you on a journey through the Monastery of Jerónimos, the Belém Tower and the Discoveries Monument, without forgetting the delicious “Pastéis de Belem”. Free time for lunch in Belém. After lunch we head to Sintra, where you’ll have free time to explore its beautiful historical center and also to visit National Sintra Palace. Then we will drive through the natural wonders of Sintra Natural Park, passing by several impressive palaces until we stop at the Roca Cape cliffs – the westernmost point of Continental Europe. Next we will take you for a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast; we will stop at the Guincho Beach (a surfer’s paradise) and afterwards pass by Boca do Inferno (Hell’s mouth cliff). Finally, enjoy a leisurely walk along the bay at the glamorous town of Cascais. Drive along the coast to Lisbon passing by Estoril and the casino.
Included
Pastel de Belém (the world famous custard tart)
Codfish Cake and Green Wine; Port Wine and cheese tastings.
Pick-up at 8am at the Hotel
Not included: Lunch; tickets to monuments.
Price
1 to 8 Pax – Total Price: 440 € + 8€ per person
Sintra leaves most visitors with a feeling of mystical enchantment. It’s magical palaces, forests, Moorish castle and UNESCO World Heritage site city center are like a page from a fairy tale. We will start the morning in this impressively beautiful village, where you’ll have free time to explore its historical center, visit National Sintra Palace and taste its delicious typical pastries. Afterwards we will drive to Óbidos, a charming romantic village where you will have free time for lunch. Remember to bring your camera because you will most likely fall in love with this colorful medieval village filled with flowers. After lunch, we will head to Fátima, where we will recall the history of the apparitions and the message of Our Lady of Fátima. The Sanctuary of Fátima is nowadays one of the most important Christian sites – with 5 million visitors every year.
Included
Ginja Liqueur in a chocolate cup
Pick-up at 8am at the Hotel
Not included: Lunch; tickets to monuments.
Price
1 to 8 Pax – Total Price: 510 €
Extra: 2 hour extension to inclue Batalha/Nazaré: 60€