One of the things to do in Lisbon is discovering its surroundings: and our sightseeing begins towards the Sintra Mountains, and through palaces and lush vegetation we climb to the Pena Palace: a true example of the Romantic architecture, known as the Fairytale Palace. We discover the Pena Palace and its secrets in a surprising guided tour. We then visit the historical centre of Sintra, where the afternoon invites us to taste the traditional Queijadas de Sintra, among other specialties of the village's pastries. With a packet of queijadas in hand, we set off to discover the flowery nooks, stairways, fountains and narrow streets that lead to the town's Palace - and if we look upwards, we see the walls of the Moorish Castle – castelo dos mouros. We cross the Sintra mountains towards the sea, and as we go along, the landscape goes from the palaces and gardens, to wilder vegetation and cliffs facing the sea - this is where we find Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Continental Europe, where the sun shines over the immense ocean. The descent of the mountain meets the rocky coast we travel along until we reach the picturesque village of Cascais, where we pass in panoramic view, as well as Estoril with its Casino and summer villages surrounded by small beaches. And it is with stories of espionage that we return to Lisbon, accompanied by the last rays of sunshine.

Route & Stops

PENA PALACE & SINTRA TOUR

01 - Praça do Comércio

02 - Vila de Sintra | (30 min free time)

03 - Palácio Nacional da Pena | (1h30 guided visit)

04 - Cabo da Roca | stop 20min

05 - Praça do Comércio