Sintra Day Trip: Pena Palace, Cascais, and Cabo da Roca

5.0 (13 reviews) Lisbon, Portugal
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Duration8h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Four of Portugal's best-known sights sit west of Lisbon, and reaching all of them in a day on your own means rental cars, parking, and a lot of guesswork.

This semi-private day trip takes that off your plate with round-trip transport in an air-conditioned minibus and a group capped at eight guests, so the pace stays relaxed and the stops stay unhurried.

Walk the sheltered bay at Cascais, stand on the cliffs at Cabo da Roca where mainland Europe runs out into the Atlantic, and wander Sintra's cobbled historic center with its pastel facades. Two local tastings are built into the day: ginjinha, the Portuguese cherry liqueur, and a pastel de nata eaten fresh in Sintra.

The route finishes on the terraces of Pena Palace, the red-and-yellow hilltop palace, with free time in forested Pena Park and lookouts facing the Moorish Castle. Your expert English-speaking guide handles the route, the timings, and the recommendations, start to finish.

What's included

  • Round-trip minibus transport from Lisbon
  • Pastel de nata tasting
  • Expert, English-speaking guide
  • Ginjinha tasting
  • Pena Palace exterior ticket and tour
  • Free time in Cascais and Sintra Center
  • Photo stops at Cabo da Roca
  • Hotel pick up/drop off
  • Guide tips
  • Interior ticket to Pena Palace

What to expect

  1. Lisbon
    15m
    Your day begins at a central Lisbon meeting point in front of Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa on Av. da Liberdade. Look for your guide holding a sign, then settle into the air-conditioned minibus for the scenic drive west toward the Atlantic coast.
  2. Cascais
    30m
    Pull into the sun-drenched seaside village of Cascais and enjoy free time to stretch your legs along the bay. Grab a coffee or pastry at a marina café, or wander the sandy beaches of this former royal retreat.
  3. Cabo Da Roca
    10m
    Continue along the rugged Guincho coastal road to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Free time at the lighthouse lets you photograph cliffs plunging into the Atlantic below and stand at the literal edge of the continent.
  4. Sintra
    1h
    Roll into Sintra Center for free time among cobblestone streets, pastel facades, and pastry shops. Find a local spot for lunch at your own expense, or ask your guide for recommendations on where to try the famous travesseiros pastry.
  5. Park and National Palace of Pena
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Step onto the sun-soaked terraces of Pena Palace, a 19th-century palace painted in red and yellow with Moorish, Gothic, and Manueline influences. Stroll the forested gardens to hilltop lookouts framing the Moorish Castle and endless expanses of trees and water.
  6. Lisbon
    1h
    Cruise back to Lisbon after a full day of exploring, arriving at the same central meeting point on Av. da Liberdade. Ask your guide for dinner recommendations before heading off to enjoy your evening.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Av. da Liberdade 2, 1250-144 Lisboa, Portugal. In front of the Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa. Please arrive 15 minutes early. The Hard Rock is easily accessible by taking the metro to Restauradores.

End point

Av. da Liberdade 2, 1250-144 Lisboa, Portugal. In front of the Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa. Please arrive 15 minutes early. The Hard Rock is easily accessible by taking the metro to Restauradores.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Lunch is not included in the price of this tour
  • Expect sustained walking on cobblestone streets, uneven terrain at Atlantic coast viewpoints, and some stairs at Pena Palace

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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