Be mesmerized by the diversity of grand homes and palaces nestled in Sintra's hills and along Cascais beautifully rugged coastline. In the company of a historian, you will spend the morning visiting some of Sintra's historic centre and Pena Palace. Your afternoon will see you road-tripping down the coast to soak up the ambiance of the idyllic town of Cascais. At your final stop, you will meet the ferocious Atlantic at the westernmost point of Continental Europe, Cabo da Roca.

NOTE: This day trip includes a car service that will pick you up at your accommodation. Please tell us your hotel or apartment address in the 'Additional Details' box while adding the tour to your shopping cart. If you are arriving by cruise, please provide the name of your cruise line along with the arrival date and time.

Your guide and driver will pick you up bright and early from your hotel in Lisbon and take you on the scenic route to Sintra to be introduced to this beautiful region. Upon arrival, you will start your day with a visit to the charmingly colorful Pena Palace. Surrounded by 200 hectares of lavishly planted gardens, you can admire a wide mix of architectural styles, an indication of the different tastes of the occupants who have inhabited the castle over time. You will wander through the ornately decorated interior while listening to intriguing stories of the many kings and queens who once walked these halls. Your morning in Sintra will continue with a stroll through the historic center before you embark on a coastal road trip to Cabo da Roca and Cascais.

 

On your way out of town, you will pause for lunch (at your own expense) before making your way to the most westerly point of continental Europe, Cabo da Roca. On your way, you'll drive through Cascais National Park, learning about the beautiful natural scenery around you as you make your way through. At Cabo da Roca, you'll pause to enjoy a sweeping view of the Atlantic and learn about the 18th-century lighthouse (Portugal's first purpose-built lighthouse) perched on the cliff above the ocean. Next, you'll hop back in the car to explore more of the coastal region, stopping off at such charming sites as Guincho Beach or Cascais town to take in the stunning surroundings. Your driver will return you to your hotel safe and sound at the end of the day, leaving you with a greater appreciation for the beauty and history of this special part of Portugal.

For those wishing to focus exclusively on Sintra, please see our Sintra Full-Day Excursion. For a crash course on Portuguese history and architecture, we also recommend our Introduction to Lisbon.