Sintra Small Group Tour from Lisbon: Pena Palace Ticket Included

Sintra, PT
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Highlights

  • Explore the charming village of Sintra
  • Taste delicious pastries in a historic bakery
  • Experience breathtaking views at Cabo da Roca
  • Visit the beautiful Guincho Beach
  • Discover the enchanting Pena Palace

Meeting Point

8:00 am at Avenida da Liberdade 9, in front of the Armani Exchange store. 1 minute walking from Restauradores metro station (blue line) or Gloria’s Funicular (bottom).

Meeting point

Av. da Liberdade 9, 1250-139 Lisboa , Portugal

End point

End Point

8:00 am at Avenida da Liberdade 9, in front of the Armani Exchange store. 1 minute walking from Restauradores metro station (blue line) or Gloria’s Funicular (bottom).

Meeting point

Av. da Liberdade 9, 1250-139 Lisboa , Portugal

End point

What to expect

1

Centro Historico de Sintra

Sintra is an old and mainly pedestrian village that was founded thousand years ago. The Greeks named Sintra the "Mountain of the Moon" and today is still a true fairy tale village. Is a UNESCO world heritage site since 1995. Here you will have free time for lunch (lunch costs are not included) and to enjoy some famous travesseiros (pillows), in a old bakery that existed since 1862, they are light puff pastries that are turned, rolled and folded seven times, and then filled with delicious almond-and-egg-yolk cream and lightly dusted with sugar. You can also enjoy the Sintra cheesecakes.

Duration 75 minutes
2

Piriquita II

Visit an old bakery (in the same family since 1862) to enjoy the famous travesseiros (pillows), which are light puff pastries that are turned, rolled and folded seven times, and then filled with delicious almond-and-egg-yolk cream and lightly dusted with sugar. Or you can enjoy the Sintra cheesecakes (the first references date back to the XIII century; at that time, these cheesecakes were a form of payment for rent).

Duration 10 minutes
3

Colares

Colares and its famous wine cellars are on our way to the Atlantic Ocean. Colares is a quaint village famous for its wine, a royal passion that started in the 13th century. The landscape had been sticking in time and around we can enjoy old villas, beautiful mansions, small and big farm areas or a centenary tram.

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Cabo da Roca

We will make a stop in the wild Cabo da Roca, which is a 150 meters (500 feet) cliff that forms the western most point of continental Europe. Facing the roaring Atlantic, this spot is a surprising and remote landscape with amazing views.

Duration 25 minutes
5

Farol do cabo da Roca

The Cabo da Roca lighthouse is one of Portugal's most famous lighthouses. We cannot go inside, but we can enjoy this beautiful XVIII-century building from the outside.

Duration 5 minutes
6

Guincho Beach

The Guincho beach is beautiful sandy beach area 9 km away from Cascais. It’s a protected landscape where we can see dunes and endemic flora. It’s also a popular destination for surfers.

7

Museu Condes de Castro de Guimaraes

This summer palace was built between 1897-1900 by an Irish nobleman, Jorge O'Neill. It's a classic example of "summer architecture".

8

Cidadela De Cascais

The Citadel of Cascais is a set of fortifications built between the XV century and the XVII century to defend Cascais and Lisbon. Was, since the XIX century, a former Royal Palace area.

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Centro Historico de Cascais

Cascais is a former fishing village that gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Nowadays, it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists. Nowadays is village with small museums, picturesque gardens, a shiny marina and a pedestrianized old town. We will stop here for a while and sugest you to try the most famous ice cream of Portugal, Santini’s Gelati!

Duration 90 minutes
10

Park and National Palace of Pena

We will visit the remarkable Pena Palace, one of the major expressions of 19th-century romanticism in the world. The current palace dates back to 1839, when King Ferdinand II bought the ruins of the Monastery of Our Lady of Pena and started to adapt it for use as a residence according to his romantic taste. We will, not only visit the Pena Palace, but also explore some parts of the Pena Park.

Duration 135 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    The tour will be only in English
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    Bring at least a light jacket since sometimes the weather is highly variable
Provided by Lisbon Riders

What our experts say

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    Don't miss trying travesseiros pastries.
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    Visit Santini's Gelati in Cascais.
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    Bring a light jacket for variable weather.
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    Explore the charming streets of Sintra.
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    Snap photos at Cabo da Roca cliffs.

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