Private Sintra Day Trip from Lisbon with Wine Tasting and Monserrate Palace
Sintra, the capital of romanticism, is one of the most picturesque and beautiful towns in Portugal. The monuments have a grand architecture full of stories and unraveling mysteries. Gardens, centenary trees and ancient palaces in a truly unique environment await you. In this Sintra tour you can also visit the mysterious Sintra Mountains, the westernmost point in continental Europe, Guinchos dunes, Cascais and Estoril. This is a must-do when in Portugal! Highlights Monserrate Palace (Entrance Included) Sintra Village Wine Tasting Guincho Beach Roca cape Cascais village Departure & Return Location Free pick-up and drop-off in Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais in a range of 30km Extra charge of 20 if outside Departure Time 9 am Included Driver/Guide Bottled Water Pick-up and Drop-off Wine Tasting Pena Palace Ticket included! Excluded Guide inside monuments Lunch Any private expenses Itinerary Queluz Palace The first stop is at the Palace of Queluz built in the 18th-century, once the official royal residence of King D. Pedro IV. Sintra Village Visit to the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels and shrines. Monserrate Palace Visit one of the most iconic palaces in Sintra, the Monserrate Palace. This 19th century building, restored from existing ruins by an English merchant by the name of Francis Cook, is presently a sublime monument showing clear oriental and medieval influences. It appears briefly in the film “The Promise” released in 2017. This palace also boasts one of the most beautiful and complete botanical gardens in Portugal. These features make it one of the must visit romantic palaces in Portugal. Not to be missed! (Ticket included) Colares A stop in Colares in the cellars of Adega regional de Colares to have a tasting of the best regional wines. Cabo da Roca Next, discover the most westerly point of continental Europe. From the cliff tops, enjoy the fantastic view of the beaches and the sea. From the road near the coast, you can gaze at the beaches and the beautiful towns of Estoril and Cascais. Cascais Conclude your trip with a visit to the charming coastal town of Cascais. A former fishing village, this town became a vacation spot for royal families and now attracts elite travelers who come to partake in its stylish boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches, and more. Relax as your driver transports you back to Lisbon.