Sintra with Traditional Lunch
Sintra, the capital of romanticism, is one of the most iconic and beautiful villages of Portugal. The monuments have a grand architecture full of stories and glorious mysteries. Gardens, centenary trees and ancient palaces in a truly unique environment await you. On this tour you can also visit the westernmost point on the European Continent, Ginchos dunes and beach, and the mysterious Sintra Mountains. This is a must-do site in Portugal! Highlights Admire the views of the coast Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences Excellent value for money Go to the westernmost point of continental Europe Hotel pickup included Lunch in a typical portuguese restaurant 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 Private Tour Lunch Excluded Guide inside monuments 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. Moorish Castle Climb to the Moorish Castle where the construction of the first sections of its wall dates from the 8th and 9th century. From the castle, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole region. It cant be missed! Pena Palace The next stop is the Pena Palace where you can admire a mix of architectural styles in the interior as well as in the exterior. The Pena Palace is one of the best examples of Romanticism from the 19th century. Make sure to have your camera ready to capture the fantastic landscape surrounding the Palace. Lunch We will lunch in a typical portuguese restaurant, where you can delight with amazing portuguese gastronomy such as the fantastic fish of our coast as well as other typical dishes of our country. 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. Guincho Beach On the way back, we will have the chance to enjoy this unique beach with its famous dunes. A real sanctuary for surf, windsurf and kitesurf. Cascais We cant leave without visiting the charming town of Cascais. This former fishing village used to be a royal getaway. Nowadays it still is one of the most attractive destinations for the Portuguese and foreign elite thanks to all that it has to offer: boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches and much more.