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Four of Portugal's best-known sights sit west of Lisbon, and reaching all of them in a day on your own means rental cars, parking, and a lot of guesswork.
This semi-private day trip takes that off your plate with round-trip transport in an air-conditioned minibus and a group capped at eight guests, so the pace stays relaxed and the stops stay unhurried.
Walk the sheltered bay at Cascais, stand on the cliffs at Cabo da Roca where mainland Europe runs out into the Atlantic, and wander Sintra's cobbled historic center with its pastel facades. Two local tastings are built into the day: ginjinha, the Portuguese cherry liqueur, and a pastel de nata eaten fresh in Sintra.
The route finishes on the terraces of Pena Palace, the red-and-yellow hilltop palace, with free time in forested Pena Park and lookouts facing the Moorish Castle. Your expert English-speaking guide handles the route, the timings, and the recommendations, start to finish.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Av. da Liberdade 2, 1250-144 Lisboa, Portugal. In front of the Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa. Please arrive 15 minutes early. The Hard Rock is easily accessible by taking the metro to Restauradores.
Itinerary
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1Lisbon
Your day begins at a central Lisbon meeting point in front of Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa on Av. da Liberdade. Look for your guide holding a sign, then settle into the air-conditioned minibus for the scenic drive west toward the Atlantic coast.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Cascais
Pull into the sun-drenched seaside village of Cascais and enjoy free time to stretch your legs along the bay. Grab a coffee or pastry at a marina café, or wander the sandy beaches of this former royal retreat.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cabo da Roca
Continue along the rugged Guincho coastal road to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Free time at the lighthouse lets you photograph cliffs plunging into the Atlantic below and stand at the literal edge of the continent.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Sintra
Roll into Sintra Center for free time among cobblestone streets, pastel facades, and pastry shops. Find a local spot for lunch at your own expense, or ask your guide for recommendations on where to try the famous travesseiros pastry.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Park and National Palace of Pena
Step onto the sun-soaked terraces of Pena Palace, a 19th-century palace painted in red and yellow with Moorish, Gothic, and Manueline influences. Stroll the forested gardens to hilltop lookouts framing the Moorish Castle and endless expanses of trees and water.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Lisbon
Cruise back to Lisbon after a full day of exploring, arriving at the same central meeting point on Av. da Liberdade. Ask your guide for dinner recommendations before heading off to enjoy your evening.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Lunch is not included in the price of this tour
- Expect sustained walking on cobblestone streets, uneven terrain at Atlantic coast viewpoints, and some stairs at Pena Palace
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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