Morning Tour in Sintra, Palace of Pena and Cabo da Roca Small Group Tour from Cascais, Portugal
We will head towards the Serra de Sintra, a huge open book full of images from the past framed by enchanting nature. The natural landscape of Sintra gives this mystical place a unique beauty. We will visit the Pena Palace, one of the seven wonders of Portugal and, above all, the pearl that Portugal offers to the world. The ultimate example of Romantic architecture, the dream come true of the artist King D. Fernando, where the interior rivals in beauty and richness. We will explore the charming historical center of the village of Sintra and have free time to taste the typical sweets of the region in the famous "Pirikita" (travesseiro or queijada). We will finish our acquaintance with Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe.
Highlights:
A huge open book full of images from the past - “Serra de Sintra”
The natural landscape of “Sintra”
“Palace of Pena”, one of the seven wonders of Portugal
Charming historic center of the village of Sintra
The westernmost point of continental Europe - Cabo da Roca
Includes:
Driver(guide)
Local guide inside the Palace
Photos and typical sweet from the region
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Cascais and Estoril)
Transportation by a/c vehicle
Insurance
Free wifi
Not included:
Entrance ticket of Palace of Pena - €13,30
Lunch
Please note: Take your coat with you because the weather in Sintra is completely different than in Lisbon
We will take you to the top of the Sintra mountain range to visit the interior of Pena Palace, the greatest exponent of 19th century Romanticism in Portugal. The main attraction of Sintra. With a privileged view of the Atlantic coast, the floodplains and the Serra de Sintra, the millennium-old Castelo dos Muros, founded by the Muslims, occupied a fundamental strategic position in protecting the local territory and maritime access to the city of Lisbon. A grandiose and magnificent palace where the heart of Sintra beats. Journey through thousands of years of history in Portugal's oldest palace. We will drive through the park and Montserrat Palace We will travel to the westernmost point of continental Europe, around the lighthouse, about 150 meters above sea level, where you will be able to see a comprehensive view of the Serra de Sintra and the coast. Enjoy the scenery as you drive past Praia do Guincho. We will also pass Boca do Inferno in Cascais.