Private Tour Sintra and Cascais Full Day
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Private Tour Sintra and Cascais Full Day

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Stop At: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal

Sintra is a tourist town at the foot of the Sintra mountain range, in Portugal, near the capital, Lisbon. For a long time a royal shrine, its wooded grounds are studded with pastel palaces and palaces. The National Palace of Sintra, in Moorish and Manueline style, is distinguished by two striking identical chimneys and elaborate tiles. The 19th century National Palace of Pena, at the top of the hill, is known for its extravagant design and breathtaking views.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal

Considered the most Romantic Palace in Europe.

Address of the Last King of Portugal

The Pena National Palace, popularly referred to only as Palácio da Pena or Castelo da Pena, is located in the village of Sintra, parish of São Pedro de Penaferrim, It represents one of the main expressions of nineteenth-century architectural Romanticism in the world, being the first palace of its kind in Europe, erected about 30 years before the Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria.

On July 7, 2007 he was elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.

Pena Palace was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Quinta da Regaleira, Rua Barbosa do Bocage, Sintra 2710-567 Portugal

Writer J. K. Rowling was inspired here to write the Books (Cinema) Harry Potter

The Regaleira Palace is the main building and the most common name of the Quinta da Regaleira palace. It is also called Monteiro dos Millões Palace, denomination associated with the nickname of its first owner was António Augusto who was distinguished by King Dom Carlos I on August 16, 1904 as Baron de Almeida.

Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995

António Augusto, by the trait of the Italian architect Luigi Manini, gives the palace of 4 hectares, the palace, surrounded by luxuriant gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic constructions, places that conceal alchemical meanings, such as those evoked by Freemasonry, Templars and Rosa- cross. Models the space in mixed traces, evoking the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline architecture

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Farol do cabo da Roca, Estrada do Cabo da Roca, Sintra 2705-001 Portugal

Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Portugal, as well as continental Europe.

Luís Vaz de Camões described it as the place "Where the earth ends and the sea begins" (in Os Lusíadas, Canto III). A stone pattern with a tombstone mark this geographical feature to all who visit this place. Its flora is diverse and, in many cases, has unique species, being the object of several studies that also extend to geomorphology, among others.

In the zone there is a lighthouse (Lighthouse of Cabo da Roca)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cascais Marina, Avenida Rei Humberto II de Italia Casa de S. Bernardo, Cascais 2750-800 Portugal

Cascais is a seaside resort in Portugal, just west of Lisbon. It is known for its sandy beaches and the bustling marina. The historic center houses the medieval Fortress of Our Lady of Light and the Citadel Palace, a former royal retreat. Nearby is the whitewashed church of Our Lady of the Assumption, with glazed tiles.

By many considered the Monaco of Portugal

Duration: 1 hour

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Included
  • Local taxes
  • Free WIFI on Board
  • TV on Board with entertainment
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Sockets USB for mobile phone charger
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Park and National Palace of Pena
  • Entry/Admission - Quinta da Regaleira
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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