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Private Tour of Sintra and Cascais: Customize Your Palace Visit
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49 Ratings
Sintra
Customize your private tour of Sintra and Cascais, visiting two out of five amazing palaces. Explore the paradise of aristocracy in Portugal and discover the rich history and luxurious architecture. Enjoy free time in the beautiful village of Cascais. Book now!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Park and National Palace of Pena - We start at your hotel on an unforgettable day. Sintra is 30 Km from Lisbon Its micro climate guarantees a permanent freshness to the village and the growth of fantastic vegetation, making it a mysterious and deeply romantic place. Noteworthy are the Pena National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Monserrate Palace as the main monuments. Arriving at the village, we drive to the top of the Serra de Sintra and the Pena Palace built on a cliff at 500m altitude dominating the entire coast to Lisbon, represents one of the best expressions of 19th century architectural romanticism in the world, being, moreover, the Europe’s first romantic palace, built about 30 years before the charismatic Schloss Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, Germany
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Compulsory insurance
- Private guide and accompaniment to all monuments
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick up and drop off at the accommodation
What's Not Included
- Monuments tickets
- Lunch
Additional Information
Select any 2 out of 5 magnificent palaces for a remarkable trip to Sintra. Experience the grandeur of Portuguese aristocracy with its lavish Palaces and Estates nestled within lush vegetation made possible by its unique micro-climate. Access this fascinating side of Lisbon on an unparalleled day trip. Sintra eloquently represents almost every era of Portugal’s history, extending even further to reveal traces of mankind’s own past. The stunning palaces include:
- Pena Palace
- Regaleira Estate
- National Sintra Palace
- Monserrate Palace
- Queluz Palace
Our Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril tour will take you to the village of Cascais, known for its stunning bay. It’s an alluring residential spot and an ideal vacation location, replete with charming fishing vessels. Enjoy some free time to uncover the delights of this acclaimed village that draws in large crowds annually. Experience the journey with us on our tour—comfortable and completely customizable to your needs.
Location
Park and National Palace of Pena
Estrada da Pena
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Vacation04961023292
Mar 11, 2024
Great time in Sitra - We had a great time with Joao in Sintra! It is a more active tour so wear comfy shoes but having the private guide is worth every penny and makes for a much more comfortable experience. Joao effortlessly guides you through this very busy site. We were on our "babymoon" and so wanted a more relaxed experience and this was exactly what we wanted - an expert to do the thinking and planning for us!
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Pama411
Dec 4, 2023
Amazing tour!!! - I originally did not pick this tour because of all the uphill walking that involves it but my friends wanted to do it so we did. It was a fantastic experience and John made it possible considering my mobility issues…thanks John bucket list checked!!!
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Vacationer718868
Sep 14, 2023
Beautiful sites to see with loads of good information! - Had a great day with Joao as our driver. We customized our tour which made the day really nice. Beautiful sights. He was prompt and careful. The only thing I'm going to say, is that the car was a little smaller than we given that we are from the states. It worked for four adults and it had a second row of back seats if you have kids but they are not for adults. Hard to find in and out of only if you need to use the second row.
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4travelapps
Aug 18, 2023
The only guide you need in Portugal - Amazing! Joao is the only guide you need in Portugal! His pre trip communication was excellent. Our day was a dream. We traveled to Pena and Quinta da Regaleira. We didn't make it easy for him! We had three generations spanning ages from 20 to 78, with different mobility. He was so kind to my parents and made every accommodation so they could participate. If you have mobility issues or health concerns (diabetes or food allergies, we have both), tell him! He truly customizes his trips for safety and comfort. He has a vast knowledge of the history and people of his homeland. He also speaks multiple languages and does tours to many arease in Portugal. We feel like we made a wonderful, new friend in Lisbon! Thank you for making our day special and personal!
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Natalie_h
Aug 14, 2023
PERFECT tour of 2 Castle's with free time in Cascais! - We would HIGHLY recommend Kitzel tours for your trip to Portugal. Our guide was kind, knowledgeable, personable, and very helpful. Our transportation was clean and comfortable. We never felt rushed or overwhelmed, because our guide was so accommodating and professional. Book Kitzel tours, you will not regret it!!!! Thank you so much for an awesome day!!!
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Kjell_d
May 9, 2023
Well thought through tour, Kitzel Tours - We had a wonderful time with our guides. We so enjoyed the two Palaces we visited. Then we got to see the area in such a personal way. I would encourage anyone that would like to see this part of Portugal to contact Kitzel Tours.
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George_s
Apr 25, 2023
Great tour of Sintra day one. - We went to Sintra on two days so we could see more of the palaces. Our guide, Joao (John) had an extraordinarily wide knowledge of a Portugal, its history and the palaces. Also, he is multilingual and very easy to understand. We saw the Pena Palace and the Regaleira estate. The palace has great interior rooms and the estate has impressive gardens.
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Travelers_01224
Jan 10, 2023
Wonderful Tour with João - Our family had a wonderful day, and an excellent tour with João!
João is very knowledgeable, and an excellent tour guide! He is very friendly and pleasant to be with, on time, very responsive and communicates clearly the places we would like to go and see. He makes us feel comfortable right away when we first met, provides us safe and smooth drive, and takes very good care of us all throughout the day.
We wish to visit Lisbon again and will definitely go on another tour with João!
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Bruce_w
Sep 12, 2022
Sunny day in Portugal - Excellent tour guide. Very personal and great knowledge. If we come back to Lisbon. We would contact John again.
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N9649ncbarryp
Aug 14, 2022
Perfect day with a great friend (guide)! - The day was perfect, after great pre-trip communication we were picked up on time in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle. Joao, our guide was just fantastic. My spouse and I both felt like we were traveling with a friend who knew everything about Sintra and Cascais. More importantly you could tell he loved what he does and loves to show off his country! When we go back to Portugal we will definitely be booking additional tours with Joao. If you are considering this trip please do not hesitate, you will love the day!!
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