Sailing Trip To Sintra & Cascais, from Lisbon

Meet your guide in the heart of Lisbon, then ride in a cozy, air-conditioned minivan to the charming town of Sintra. When you reach the top of the Serra de Sintra, you will see the Pena Palace, one of Europe's finest examples of Romanticism from the 19th century. With your guide by your side, explore the gardens and take in the exotic plants from all over the world that make this place magical and enigmatic. Visit the Pena Palace, one of the Portuguese royal family's primary residences throughout the 19th century, to marvel at the deliberate blending of architectural styles and learn why King Fernando II deserves the moniker "King-Artist."

Take in the views of the Moorish Castle, which was erected in the ninth century and conquered by the Portuguese during the establishment of the Portugal Kingdom and serves as a reminder of the Islamic presence in the Iberian Peninsula. Immerse yourself in Sintra's Cultural Landscape, which is a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, before visiting the scenic village of Sintra to wander at your leisure through its charming alleyways and sample local delicacies like the renowned travesseiros and queijadas de Sintra. 

Continue the excursion by visiting Cascais, a fishing village that used to be the royal family's summer retreat, on a walking tour of the Cascais Citadel conducted by your Expert Guide (a group of fortifications constructed more than 500 years ago to defend the principal Portuguese Atlantic port from robbery by pirates and corsairs) and discover the history and oddities of this location. Then you'll go to "Hells Mouth," a spectacular natural gap in the beachfront cliffs, to experience the full fury of the Atlantic Ocean and take that priceless postcard photo. 

Close the tour You can reach Belem, the area of Lisbon that pays homage to the era of Portuguese maritime discoveries, by sailing around the coasts of Cascais and Estoril while taking in the scenery of the beautiful beaches and feeling the sea wind.