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Day Trip from Lisbon: Sintra, Cascais, Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira

  1. Start time: 08:00

  2. Duration: 9h

  3. Max group size: 8

  4. Live guide: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Registered address: Travessa Miguel Verdial n. 14b, 1500-452, Lisbon, PT
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Included

  • Skip-the-line admission to Quinta da Regaleira
  • Roundtrip transport from Lisbon
  • Air-conditioned minibus
  • Drop-off in Lisbon city center
  • Professional guide and driver

Not included

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Food & drinks

Itinerary

Duration: 9.0 hours
  • 07:50 - Meeting point in Lisbon
    Meeting point: Praça da Figueira Get directions

    Meet your guide at Praça da Figueira, at the statue.

  • 08:00 - Transfer from Lisbon to Cascais
    • 45 mins

    Make your way from Lisbon along the Marginal Avenue, a winding waterfront road with sweeping views of the Tagus river and the Atlantic Ocean.

  • 08:45 - Cascais
    • 90 mins
    • Guided

    Take a walk through the charming, narrow alleys and relax at the beach. Learn how Cascais went from being a refuge for royals during World War II to the elite and chic hotspot is still is today.

  • 10:30 - Cabo da Roca
    • 30 mins
    • Guided

    The tour will stop at Roca Cape - the westernmost point of Continental Europe. Check out the lighthouse, the stone monument, and a cute shop for souvenirs.

  • 11:00 - Quinta da Regaleira
    • 60 mins
    • Guided
    • Admission ticket included

    Quinta da Regaleira’s gardens scream ‘relax!’ Stroll around the lakes and grottoes and learn about the owner, who poured his fascination with secret religious orders and mysticism into every corner.

  • 12:30 - Historic Center of Sintra
    • 90 mins
    • Unguided

    Time to explore the historic center of Sintra. Take some free time on your own for lunch, and maybe taste the famous Queijadas and Travesseiros – delicious!

  • 15:00 - National Palace of Pena
    • 90 mins
    • Guided
    • Admission ticket not included

    Feel like royalty as you enter the romantic Pena National Palace, a fabulous palace from the 19th century (ticket not included). The views over the Moorish castle from the mountain are amazing

  • 17:00 - Arrival in Lisbon
    Drop off point: Marques de Pombal Get directions

    Return to Lisbon and say goodbye to your group. Unless you’ve made new friends, and want to continue your fun somewhere else!

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other circumstances.

Experience the crown jewel of Portugal with an enchanting guided tour of Sintra, and Quinta da Regaleira.

Begin your journey from Lisbon with a drive along the Marginal Avenue, a winding waterfront road with sweeping views of the Tagus river and the Atlantic Ocean.

Reach Cascais and bask in the narrow alleys or just relax at the beachfront for a few moments. Learn how this royal refuge during World War II became a chic hotspot for visitors with your professional guide.

Then, continue to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe with postcard-worthy landscapes ready to be photographed.

From there, venture to Quinta da Regaleira, a picturesque estate with four hectares of gorgeous gardens, tranquil lakes, mysterious grottoes, and fascinating constructions like the Initiation Wells – a true must-see.

On to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that will leave you breathless. Take some free time to wander around the city center, where narrow cobblestone streets and beautiful architecture await.

Conclude your tour at Pena Park, a sprawling botanical garden spanning 85 hectares of pure natural beauty.

  • Meet at the meeting point (Praça da Figueira - in front of the statue) at 08:00
  • The tour guide will be holding a sign with The Cooltour Lisbon logo
  • Show your smartphone ticket to your driver guide at pickup
  • Drop-off locatio: Marquês de Pombal

A minimum of 2 people and maximum of 8 people per booking is required; there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements.

  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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