Lisbon Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril

Lisbon, Portugal

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover beauty of Portugal’s Atlantic coast during this private day trip shore excursion from Lisbon, visiting Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Join this ports of call tour for a glimpse of sensational monuments including Sintra’s Castle of the Moors and Pena National Palace. Enjoy cruising the scenic coast full of pristine golden beaches in Cascais and Guincho Beach (Praia do Guincho) in Estoril. Plus this private day trip takes you to the impressive Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno) a unique coastal rock formation. Return to your ship in time for departure on this worry-free excursion.

Private full-day tour along the Lisbon coast
View historical landmarks including the Pena National Palace and the Castle of the Moors
Stop to explore Cascais, a picturesque former fishing village
Marvel at the dramatic cave and shapely cliffs of Hell’s Mouth
Gaze out at sweeping vistas of the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Roca (Cabo da Roca) and Guincho Beach
Enjoy undivided attention from a private guide
Covered by Viator's worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

What's Included

Port pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Worry-free shore excursion guarantee

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Your guide will pick up you at Lisbon Port, holding a sign with your name.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

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Itinerary

After arriving at the port of Lisbon, meet your guide and begin your shore excursion private day trip to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Board a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and head north to the lush green foothills of the Sintra Mountains.

Arrive and discover the Castle of the Moors located atop the hillside. Stroll with your guide and observe the impressive ruins of this medieval stronghold. Then head to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pena National Palace. Learn how this palace was built by King Fernando II as a summer residence for the royal family. Then, admire the 19th century Romanticism architecture and its eclectic, colorful style.

Grab lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) and then continue on to the lovely coastal town of Cascais which was once a vacation spot for royalty. From here, head to the harbor and Santa Marta lighthouse which was renovated to be a lighthouse museum. Next, visit Cape Roca, the western edge of continental Europe. Snap photos of this gorgeous scene, but save some megabytes as you move on to the coastal rock formation Hell’s Mouth. Watch as vicious waves crash through an archway and small bay they chiseled out over time.

Next, enjoy wonderful views at Guincho Beach, home to avid surfers and windsurfers. Drive another stretch of sandy beach and see the illustrious Estoril Casino. On your way back to the port and your cruise liner, relax aboard your vehicle with more window views.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:

Don’t fret, this tour ensures your will get on your ship! In the unlikely event that your ship has departed, we will prepare transportation to the next port-of call. Also, book worry free. In the event your ship is delayed to arrive and you cannot attend the tour, we will refund your money. See our terms and conditions for full details.

Park and National Palace of Pena

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Farol do cabo da Roca

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boca do Inferno

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cascais (Pass By)

Casino Estoril (Pass By)

Guincho Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.3

based on 4 reviews

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We had a truly spectacular day with...

Sandra W, Dec 2016

We had a truly spectacular day with our guide, Joel, exploring the area of magical Sintra on the first of our two-day port stop in Lisbon on our cruise. Six of us traveled together in a roomy mini-van at lesser cost than the excursion to Sintra offered by our ship and had a far more personal and comfortable experience than the usual ship excursions can offer in their 30-plus group tours. We visited the colorful and lovely Pena Palace, shopped a little in the town's quaint main square, visited a truly fantastic seaside restaurant, braved the winds at Cabo da Roca -- the westernmost point of Europe -- and returned to our ship at the end of a long and satisfying tour via the twin towns of Cascais and Estoril. There are areas of Sintra literally inaccessible by the large tourist buses provided by the cruise lines for their excursions, and so a private Viator day trip is absolutely the best way to really experience this spectacular area outside Lisbon, with its palaces, gardens, castle, fabulous vistas, windswept cliffs and superb food. Can't recommend it enough.

Although Sophia, our guide, was a...

Miriam B, Oct 2016

Although Sophia, our guide, was a very nice young woman, the vehicle she was driving was not. Yes, it was a Mercedes 8 passenger and there were only 4 of us, but the van was a manual transmission and kept stalling, which is dangerous on the twisting, winding roads climbing into the hills. This was not a fully guided tour and she did try to provide some commentary, but with no microphone, only the front seat passenger could hear her. Her employer should provide her with better tools. Unfortunately, this detracted from the overall experience. The sights themselves were great. Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Palace of Pena was charming, as was Cascais, where Sophia arranged for us to have a typical Portugese lunch at a lovely, oceanfront restaurant. She did her best, but this tour operator needs improvement.

Response from Host, Oct 2016

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We have received the following response from the operator of your tour: Thanks for your review. We are sorry to hear you did not have a perfect experience with Sofia. As we felt the luxury car would be too small for your group, we upgraded you for free to a minivan to maximize your comfort and leg room on the long drive. It was our hope this would improve your overall experience. The total tour length can be slightly longer than planned, as we always try to ensure our customers see everything on the itinerary. Additionally, we are trying to find a microphone system that will help improve our guests' tour experience for the future. We can also assure you that all our van is fully functional and we run several tours on it, so it's always kept in good repair. We are also planning to purchase a new, upgraded, van for our 2017 season. We do regret these details affected your overall enjoyment of your tour, but we hope you were still able to enjoy your remaining time in Lisbon.

Sofia was a lovely young woman and...

Neal E, May 2016

Sofia was a lovely young woman and she tried very hard to provide an excellent experience. Unfortunately the tour company she worked for did not provide her with the tools necessary. The one year old Mercedes 8 passenger van had almost 100,000 km and was in need of maintenance. The transmission stick was in need of repair and safety was a serious concern for our group. While Sofia was a driver and we did not expect a fully guided tour, she did try to provide some information which has always been our experience even with driver only tours. Unfortunately, only the people in the front seats with her, could hear anything. No microphone and the transmission made too much noise. Very disappointing that you should use a provider of this poor quality.

Response from Host, May 2016

Thank you for your review. We heard back from the tour operator concerning this review, and wanted to post their comments here: Thanks for your review. I'm glad that you enjoyed our guide. I can understand your disappointment but let me assure you that the van was working fine the day before, and the maintenance is up to date. The safety of our customers is our number one priority. The Van we used for your tour is a luxury brand (Mercedes), and is only 1 year old -- so almost new. I can assure you that your safety was never an issue. I hope you understand that all vehicles can have mechanical problems that are outside of our control, though we are taking steps to repair this van. I'm so sorry about your not so great experience.

Absolut empfehlenswert! Eine tolle...

Gerd_H, Oct 2016

Absolut empfehlenswert! Eine tolle Alternative zu Lissabon, großartige Atlaniklandschaft, kompetener, sympathischer überaus freundlicher Guide , Danke!