TOUR SINTRA - CASCAIS
- Full day - 8 hours
- Half day - 4 hours
DESCRIPTION
Sintra’s unique characteristics have made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as much for its natural richness as a result of its lush vegetation, as well as the heritage built in the village and in the mountains, from which we highlight the Palace of the Village, where many are still preserved. Arab reminiscences, namely the tiles, marked by the two huge conical chimneys, symbol of the locality and the imposing Pena Palace, symbol of the romantic era in one of the mountain peaks.
A special mention deserves the Sintra sweets, namely the pillows and the famous cheeses, made since the 19th century. XII.
Towards the Atlantic coast, an opportunity to admire Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent and catch the splendor of the village of Cascais that was once an elegant summer retreat of the Portuguese monarchy during the nineteenth century.
A haven for European royalty during World War II thanks to the country’s neutral status and a fishing village that has reinvented itself and has become a refined seaside resort and one of the country’s most sophisticated destinations with a quality of enviable life.
Towards Lisbon, by Marginal we arrive at Estoril, known for its Casino, one of the largest and oldest in Europe, for its historic hotels and for the glamor of the most varied events worldwide, since the 1950s. XX.
Meet the Fleet
SUGGESTED ROUTE
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Meeting with your driver at 09 am
Beginning of the tour at the pick-up address
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Pena Palace
Visit to the ultimate exponent of 19th century romanticism
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Sintra
Stop in the beautiful village of Sintra
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Travesseiros de Sintra
Famous pastry tasting
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Monserrate
Pass through the lush Sintra Mountains
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Colares
Passing through the wine region of Colares
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Cabo da Roca
Stop at the westernmost point of Continental Europe
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Guincho
Passing through the largest and most golden atlantic beach of Cascais
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Boca do Inferno
Stop to contemplate the grandeur of this natural cave
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Cascais
Visit to the village that was the home of Kings and Princes
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Estoril
Passing Europe's largest casino
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End of the tour at 05 pm
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