Sintra Day Tours from Lisbon

Sintra Cascais Tour Itinerary

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  Visit Sintra Village

  On Our Tour to Sintra Don't forget to explore the center of Sintra.
  It's full of bars, restaurants, little shops and cute corners everywhere. The Center of Sintra is always very busy and it's a delight to walk through those little streets, among craft shops and bakeries.
  The Sintra National Palace has become a symbol of Sintra, with its cone-shaped chimneys. As it is the oldest, it is not as luxurious as other palaces in the region, but the beauty lies precisely in the history: it is very interesting to see the mix of Moorish and Iberian architecture, one of the best examples of the Mudejar style in Portugal. Eating Portuguese sweets

  

  Piriquita Sintra Tour Sintra Cascais
  On the street in front of the National Palace is the Piriquita pastry shop, where it's worth trying the famous Travesseiros! Made with puff pastry filled with egg candy, they are lighter than other Portuguese sweets and will win over all travelers
  
  So delicious, Travesseiros da Piriquita are stealing the spotlight as Queijadinhas have always been the city's typical sweet treat.
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  Visit Pena Palace

  The Pena Palace in Sintra is one of the historic – and magical – sites in Portugal and visited by almost a million tourists, each year, it becomes one of the most sought after monuments in the territory Portuguese. The Palace was built by the architect Barão de Eschwege, at the request of D. Fernando II, in the 19th century, being an example of Romanticism, this National Monument. The work would be completed around 1847. The Pena Palace is the most complete and notable example of Portuguese Romantic architecture.
  
  

  

  This palace presents a great fusion of architectural styles from Romanticism, Gothic, Manueline, Renaissance with Indian, Masonic and other inspirations. It is considered a magical work of art that crosses East and West.
  
  The Pena Palace is huge, full of places to hang out

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  Visit Quinta da Regaleira

  Quinta da Regaleira, which seems to have come out of a fairy tale, is full of mysteries, labyrinths and surrounded by the Serra de Sintra, which makes the setting even more surprising. of rooms, corridors, lakes, portals, fountains and secret passages has a mix of architectural styles: Renaissance, Gothic and Romantic.
  
  Because of this, Quinta da Regaleira, in Sintra, is considered a true classic of world architecture.

  

  The great attraction of Quinta da Regaleira is the Initiatory Well which, in addition to being an impressive construction, is full of mysteries and legends. In the past, it was believed that the site was used for Freemasonry initiation rituals. The place is, in fact, an underground gallery with an extensive spiral staircase, supported by carved columns, which gives access to the bottom of the well.

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  Visit Cabo da Roca

  Our Tour to SintraYou couldn't miss Passing by Cabo da Roca, it is an important coordinate for those who sail along the coast, being the westernmost point of continental Europe, a fact proven by the certificate that visitors take as souvenirs. About 150 meters from the sea, here you can have a comprehensive view over the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which makes the visit worth it.

  

  Historical records point to the existence of a fort in Cabo da Roca in the 17th century. XVII which played an important role in guarding the entrance to Lisbon, forming a defensive line along the coast, especially during the Peninsular Wars. Currently there are only traces, apart from the lighthouse which continues to be an important point for navigation.
  
  It is part of the Sintra Cascais Natural Park and is one of the reasons for interest in the hiking trails that can be taken here along the coast.

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  Visit Boca do Inferno

  The fascinating Boca do Inferno, also part of Our Tour to Sintra, is a unique formation in the rocks at the edge of the ocean and is one of the most famous visiting points in Cascais. It is believed that in the past this place was a cave that over time and the force of the sea ended up giving way and giving rise to the scenery as it is known today.
  
  Currently, Boca do Inferno is an open-air cavity, with a kind of arch through which sea water enters.

  

  On rough sea days you can hear the sound of water hitting the rocks, a noise so unique that it resembles the name of the place. When arriving at Boca do Inferno it is possible to contemplate the beauty of the place from above, however there is also a path that leads to the other side of the “arch” of the cavity, where the water enters. This location is very close to the water and it is possible to enjoy the view of the entire rocky coast.

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  Visit Cascais

  and at the end of the Tour to SintraLocated on the picturesque Costa do Sol, Cascais was born as a typical fishing village and transformed into a cosmopolitan and prosperous seaside city, and one of the most rich people in Portugal. Located approximately 25 km from Lisbon, you can get there via the panoramic coastal road (“marginal”), the Lisbon-Cascais motorway (A5) or by train.

  

  Sometimes known as the Portuguese Riviera, Cascais and its neighboring city, Estoril, saw their fortunes change in the 19th century, when the Portuguese monarchy and nobility began to retreat to its sunny shores during the summer months. Palaces, manors and sophisticated hotels proliferated amidst the small beaches and pine forests, and the area soon became an irrefutable cosmopolitan holiday destination, attracting illustrious and wealthy visitors. The fascination grew in vogue when it became the favorite destination for royalty in exile in the 20th century, welcoming illustrious residents, such as members of the Spanish, Italian and Romanian royal families, and became a fascinating den of espionage during the Second World War.
  
  Nowadays, Cascais has managed to maintain much of its original charm. The city's picturesque center is a maze of small streets, many of which have been transformed into pedestrian zones to allow easy access to the variety of shops, bars and restaurants that line them.
  
  There are endless shopping opportunities in Cascais: close to the most well-known streets there are elegant boutiques, while large shopping centers proliferate on the city's perimeter.