7-Hour Sintra and Cascais Tour with UNESCO Heritage and Coastal Views
About This Tour
Embark on a 7-hour journey through Sintra's UNESCO-listed Cultural Landscape, where you'll explore the Moorish Castle and the iconic Palácio da Pena. Continue t...
Duration: 7 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Lisbon, Serra de Sintra, Cascais · Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Know before you go: All monuments can be visited from the inside, depending on their closing times. If you do not want to go inside all of them, you can always take photos from the outside. This may change the estimated end time of the tour.; The weather in Sintra can sometimes be inclement, so always bring a jacket, hat, or umbrella with you.; Note: There may be traffic restrictions on some occasions, so the route may change at the last minute.
About Serra de Sintra
Serra de Sintra
Steeped in Roman legends and Iberian myths, peppered with Moorish castles and irresistible cathedral towns, the Serra de Sintra are one of Portugal’s real gems. Hit the mountains with a local guide.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Local driver/guide
- Private transportation
- Insurance
- Free WiFi
- Freshwater
Not Included
- Tickets for monuments
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Sintra Heritage and Coastal Journey to Cascais
On this tour, you will learn about the monuments that form part of Sintra's heritage. In 1992, UNESCO expanded the World Heritage categories and added the Cultural Landscape category. Sintra was classified as a World Heritage Site under the "Cultural Landscape" category on December 6, 1995, during the 19th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Berlin. The tour begins with a climb up the mountain to see the Moorish Castle, a wall built during the Islamic occupation. You will then visit the Royal Palace, the Palácio da Pena, which was built in two different periods and served first the monks and later the king of Portugal. After that, you will have the opportunity to see one of the most mysterious places in Sintra: Quinta da Regaleira, a place linked to Freemasonry that looks like a fairy-tale castle, somewhere you cannot miss and will want to discover until the very end. In Monserrate Park, visit its palace, which features a mixture of Arab and Indian styles, along with a botanical garden. After a short break to taste a traditional pastry and learn about its history - but don't tell anyone, it's a surprise! The journey continues to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point in Europe. It then follows the coastal road, passing by Praia do Guincho and Boca do Inferno, and ends in Cascais.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Praça dos Restauradores, Lisboa, Portugal · Tour start: Praça dos Restauradores, 1250-001 Lisboa, Portugal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
