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Sintra Deluxe Tour with driver and guide plus tickets include
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Sintra
This Private Tour it´s perfect for you, who doesn’t want your visit to Sintra to be a headache.
For on this private tour you will have a driver and a guide who will always accompany you, whether you are visiting the palaces (included) or visiting the center of Sintra and the center of Cascais.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Park and National Palace of Pena - Time to visit Sintra’s ex-libris, one of the most renowned palaces in the region. The Pena Palace, inspired by Bavarian palaces in Germany, stands as the finest example of Portuguese Romantic architecture. Construction began in 1839 under the direction of King Fernando II of Saxe Coburg-Gotha, who commissioned it for his marriage to Dona Maria II. He acquired the ruins of the Monastery of Our Lady of Pena and transformed it into a palace that captivates thousands of visitors each year.
- Sintra - We will now explore the center of Sintra, with its charming alleys and narrow streets. Parking is usually a challenge here, but this won’t be an issue as we will have a driver and a guide to accompany you. They will show you the best shops and take you to the famous Piriquita bakery to sample Sintra’s local pastries. Sintra is a fantastic place with a high concentration of historical monuments and intriguing tourist attractions. Here, you’ll find over 10 national monuments, including opulent palaces, ancient ruins, and decorative palatial houses scattered across the region’s hills, often along challenging walking paths.
- Cabo da Roca - Between Sintra and Cascais lies Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of the European continent. As the illustrious Portuguese poet Luis de Camões wrote, it is “where the earth ends and the sea begins” (Canto VIII). Its imposing lighthouse, perched 165 meters above the sea and built in 1772, highlights the historical significance of this location in maritime studies, making it one of Portugal’s most emblematic sites.
- Guincho Beach - The guide will recommend a restaurant based on your preferences, whether in Sintra with a typical local eatery or in the Guincho region, known for its famous Cascais restaurants specializing in fish and seafood.
- Cascais - In Cascais, our driver will drop us off by the Bay, and our guide will provide an introduction to this charming area. Today, Cascais is a fantastic place to live or enjoy a vacation, with its small fishing boats adding to the picturesque scenery. For centuries, the Portuguese royal family chose Cascais for their holidays, attracting the nobility as well. In the center, particularly at Largo de Camões, you’ll find numerous craft shops.
- Estoril - On our way to Lisbon, we’ll make a brief stop in Estoril, known for its role in European espionage during World War II. Ian Fleming, the author of the James Bond novels, lived here. Estoril is also home to the Estoril Casino, considered the largest in Europe.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pena Palace Entrance
- Exclusive Driver
- Exclusive Guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
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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Izanam2024
Jan 4, 2024
Unique experience - Incredible and very helpful agency, from the first contact to the last day, it was always available to assist us and the guides didn't even speak, they were super lively and attentive. In the end, everything was wonderful in every detail. gratitude.
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Safari04827119908
Jul 25, 2023
Amazing guide to visit Sintra and beyond! - Our guide Bruno was amazing! Super knowledgeable of all the history of Portugal (he gave us the 10 minute version of the full history of Portugal from the 12th century to 2023)and of Sintra of course. Walks with you through Pena Palace and explains it all.
Ask him about the James Bond story when you are driving from Cascais to Lisbon!
Super nice, personable and funny as well. Me and my friends had a great day. Thank you Bruno, we wish you all the best.
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Ermrkr
Sep 12, 2022
Sintra Deluxe Tour made amazing by hosts Elvira and Bruno - We had the best day with our private driver Bruno and our talented guide Elvira. The places we visited were magical, but they made the trip EXCELLENT! They met us at our hotel just before our meeting time and made sure we were comfortable in the spacious, new, clean vehicle. Elvira asked a few questions about our interests and things we'd like to know more about, and then throughout the entire day she and Bruno catered to those interests (art history, regional history, and some fine dining :)). We had an in-depth tour of Sintra, focused on the Pena Palace. We learned so much from Elvira! We then had lunch in Cascais at a fabulous restaurant that Elvira recommended; we reconnected with them after our lunch to see Cascais in depth. We had fun conversations along the way. Our final stop was the Palace of Queluz, which was another tour de force in terms of learning and history. Bruno and Elvira were outstanding guides and hosts! Ask for them specifically for an amazing day.
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