Shore Excursions Group
Sintra & Cascais (Full Day)
Sintra & Cascais (Full Day)
Spend your day exploring the many attractions at Sintra and Cascais, two beautiful Portuguese towns. This Lisbon tour provides access to multiple points of interest, including the renowned Pena National Palace. If you’re ready for the sightseeing tour of a lifetime, make your reservation today.
Your tour begins in the city of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known for its romantic architecture, the city hosts two of this tour’s highlights: Pena National Palace and Pena Park. Together, these two attractions will take up most of your time in town. The former is a gorgeous palace sitting atop a hill that serves as a prime example of architecture from the romanticism movement. The latter is a colorful garden with an abundance of local flora waiting to be photographed.
After visiting these two sites, you’ll enjoy free time for lunch. You’ll definitely want to check out the traditional Portuguese treats like travesseiros, which are pillow-shaped puff pastries. Once you’re nice and full, you’ll continue toward Cascais and do some more exploration. En route, there are photo ops like the Roca Cape cliffs, the westernmost point of Europe, and other scenic attractions. By the end of this sightseeing Lisbon tour, you’ll have a camera full of great memories.
| Day 1 |
Lisbon, the enchanting capital of Portugal, entices sightseers with its vibrant color, stunning Gothic architecture, and temperate weather. Easily traversed by foot or tram, the city’s distinct quarters and vivid cultural landmarks make Lisbon an excellent spot for exploration.
The Alfama district’s notable red roofs beckon you. Its cobblestoned roads lead to the Castelo de São Jorge, once a Roman and Moorish stronghold, as well as a number of charming cafés and clubs. Alfama’s Museo do Fado offers fascinating exhibitions on the Fado genre of Portuguese music, whose melodic sounds can be heard throughout the neighborhood. A trek northeast of the Alfama district will bring you to the Museu Nacional do Azulejo, a museum displaying the intricate and colorful Portuguese tiles that line the city’s buildings. Be sure to venture south of Alfama to the central Baixa district, where the magnificent Rua Augusta Arch entices visitors to stroll the Praça de Comércio square. Head to the city’s waterfront Belém neighborhood for a spectacular view of the sparkling Tagus River and incredible beaches. Lisbon's two UNESCO World Heritage sites are also located in the Belém district: the mighty Belém Tower and the sumptuous Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. Located on the water’s edge, Belém Tower is a small castle that once welcomed Portuguese explorers. The Monastery of St. Jerome was constructed to exalt Vasco de Gama’s exploration of India. There is so much to discover in captivating Lisbon! |
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05/03/22 - 05/15/27 |
Starting At $150 |
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Participants must be able to get in and out of the vehicle. Guests must be able to walk on paved, as well as cobblestone surfaces. There are steps required to enter several of the sites, as well as steep curbs in some areas.
