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Aerial view of the red and yellow Pena Palace on its forested hilltop in Sintra© PSML-Wilson Pereira

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Sintra and Cascais

A full day from the palaces of Sintra to the Atlantic coast, ending with lunch and a stroll in Cascais. One private electric car, at your pace.

  • About 8 hours
  • Up to 4 people
  • Private
  • €40 per hour, per vehicle + VAT

Sintra and Cascais are the classic day out from Lisbon, and for good reason: in a few kilometres you go from fairy-tale palaces in the forest to wild Atlantic cliffs and a relaxed seaside town.

We leave early to reach Sintra before the crowds, spend the morning among its palaces, and then follow the coast road past Cabo da Roca and Guincho down to Cascais for lunch. A full day with a driver and guide who knows the roads, the best times to visit, and the stories behind each place. Use it as it is, or as a base to design your own day.

The route

  1. Sintra National Palace and its two white conical chimneys among the houses of the village

    Stop 1

    Sintra historic centre

    We start early in the village, before the crowds, among the white walls of the National Palace and its two famous chimneys.

    © Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0

  2. Moss-covered stone arches and columns spiralling down the Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira

    Stop 2

    Quinta da Regaleira

    A romantic estate full of symbols, grottoes and hidden tunnels. Its Initiation Well, a spiral staircase descending into the ground, is one of the most photographed places in Sintra.

    © Jules Verne Times Two / CC BY-SA 4.0

  3. The red clock tower and yellow walls of Pena Palace against a deep blue sky

    Stop 3

    Pena National Palace

    High on its hilltop, the red and yellow palace mixes Neo-Gothic, Neo-Manueline and Neo-Islamic styles, with views as far as the ocean.

    © Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0

  4. The red-topped lighthouse of Cabo da Roca on the green cliff top above the Atlantic waves

    Stop 4

    Cabo da Roca

    The westernmost point of mainland Europe, where the cliffs drop into the Atlantic.

    © Acediscovery / CC BY 4.0

  5. Kitesurfers on the waves of Guincho beach, with a yellow building on the rocky point behind

    Stop 5

    Guincho beach

    A wild, windswept beach at the foot of the Sintra hills, loved by surfers and kitesurfers. A short stop to feel the ocean.

    © Alvesgaspar / CC BY-SA 3.0

  6. A small sandy beach in Cascais bay, with clear turquoise water and the old town behind

    Stop 6

    Cascais

    Lunch and free time in the old fishing village, between the bay, the marina and the narrow streets of the centre, before we drive back along the coast to Lisbon.

    © Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0

Included

  • Private electric vehicle (Tesla Model Y), air-conditioned
  • Driver and guide
  • Passenger insurance
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board

Not included

  • Entrance tickets to palaces and monuments
  • Meals and personal expenses
  • Tips

Gallery

  • The ornate Neo-Manueline palace of Quinta da Regaleira among the trees of its garden
    © Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Moss-covered stone arches and columns spiralling down the Initiation Well at Quinta da Regaleira
    © Jules Verne Times Two / CC BY-SA 4.0
  • The lighthouse at Cabo da Roca on the cliffs above the Atlantic
    © Turismo de Lisboa
  • Boca do Inferno, a sea cave and arch in the cliffs near Cascais, with deep blue water below
    © Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0
  • Kitesurfers on the waves of Guincho beach, with a yellow building on the rocky point behind
    © Alvesgaspar / CC BY-SA 3.0
  • The wave-patterned stone pavement of the main square in Cascais, in front of the town hall
    © Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0
  • Fishing boats moored in Cascais bay in the soft early-morning light
    © JoaoLamares / CC BY-SA 4.0
  • The battlements of the Moorish Castle above the rooftops of Sintra and the plains stretching to the horizon
    © Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0

Good to know

Can we change the stops?

Yes. The Moorish Castle, Monserrate or the cliff village of Azenhas do Mar can replace or join any of these stops. Tell us what you would like to see and we adjust the day.

Do we need to book palace tickets in advance?

For Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira it is a good idea, especially in high season, because tickets are sold for timed entry. We help you choose the times so they fit the route.

Can the tour start or end in Cascais?

Yes. We can pick you up and drop you off at your hotel in Lisbon, Cascais or Sintra.

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