Sintra/Cascais - Montes da Lua - PRIVATE TOUR

Experience the enchanting beauty of Sintra and Cascais with the CAZZULU tour. Explore the mysterious mountains and charming villages in the Portuguese capital in just one day.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Park and National Palace of Pena - The National Palace of Pena is like a sacred jewel crowning the Sintra Mountains. The surrounding park, in harmony with the palace’s fairy-tale character, evokes feelings of mystery and discovery. In its corners, the eyes are lost in enchantment. The colorful tones of the palace, the greatest exponent of Romanticism in Portugal and the eternal work of King-Artist Ferdinand II, open doors to the imagination of all who visit, and the infinite shades of green painting the surrounding park create an idyllic setting, often under the characteristic mist of the Sintra mountains. Like something out of a fairy tale, this place makes all generations who pass by dream and marvel at it.

Sintra National Palace - A stop at the National Palace of Sintra to taste the traditional sweets of Sintra.

Quinta da Regaleira - In the 19th century, Sintra was one of the first cradles of romantic architecture in Europe. Its unique climate and consequent nature attracted those who, touched by the landscape, dared to enhance it with stunning architecture in an Edenic harmony conducive to the contemplation of beauty and the sublime. In this picturesque setting, we find the Quinta da Regaleira on the outskirts of Sintra’s historic center. Designed and built in the late 19th century, it reflects the sensibility and cultural, philosophical, and scientific interests of its main owner, António Augusto de Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), along with the virtuosity of the Italian architect and set designer Luigi Manini (1848-1936). The culture and creativity of these two personalities resulted in an eclectic-revivalist architectural ensemble, with a particular focus on Manueline, Renaissance, Medieval, and Classical styles.

Park and Palace of Monserrate - A retreat for writers, Monserrate attracted numerous foreign travelers, especially the English, who praised its beauty in travel accounts and engravings. When Francis Cook, a wealthy 19th-century English industrialist and great art collector, visited the site, he was fascinated. From this passion was born a masterpiece of Romanticism: the Park and Palace of Monserrate. Francis Cook realized his dream, transforming Monserrate into what we know today, with its lush gardens – dazzling visitors with exotic species from the four corners of the world – and a palace that is a true ode to romantic architecture, to Francis Cook’s refined taste, and to the genius of architect James Knowles Jr., who combined various influences there. However, the history of this enchanting place has been marked by many vicissitudes. Behind its profusely worked majestic walls, Monserrate hides very different pasts, which have always exalted its natural beauty.

Cabo da Roca - About 150 meters from the sea, here you can have a comprehensive view of the Sintra Mountains and the coast, making it worth the visit. Historical records point to the existence of a fort at Cabo da Roca in the 18th century. It played an important role in monitoring the entrance to Lisbon, forming a defensive line along the coast, especially during the Peninsular Wars. Today, only vestiges remain, besides the lighthouse which continues to be an important point for navigation. It is part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and is one of the reasons for the interest in the hiking trails that can be taken along the coast.

Boca do Inferno - Boca do Inferno is located on the Costa da Guia, west of the town of Cascais, in Portugal. The name “Boca do Inferno” (Hell’s Mouth) given to this place is due to the morphological analogy and the tremendous and frightening impact of the waves felt there. The characteristic that composes the rock on the cliff is carbonate in nature. Erosion exerted by the action of rainwater, which contains dissolved carbon dioxide, causes the dissolution of the carbonate. Through this process, cavities and caves are formed within the limestones. It is quite possible that the site was once an ancient cave. With the collapse of the upper layers, the cave was destroyed, leaving a huge open cavity. With unique characteristics, it is a leisure spot where one can enjoy a divine landscape and magnificent sunsets, only overshadowed by the not infrequent suicides committed on its dangerous and unprotected cliff.

Cascais - An elegant fishing village, which today stands out for its modernity and irreverence, in a classic and picturesque setting.

What's Included
  • Private Van (Peugeot Rifter)
  • Traditional Sweet of Sintra
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Car seat for children 0 to 15 years old (client must specify type)
  • Official Private Guide
  • Flexible drop-in and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Imagine um passeio que o transporta para um conto de fadas, onde a beleza de Sintra e Cascais cria um cenário de sonho. A sua viagem começa em Sintra.

Esta aldeia, rica em história, convida-o a explorar os seus segredos e histórias reais. Primeiro, você visita o majestoso Palácio da Pena, uma maravilha arquitetônica vibrante e eclética que oferece vistas deslumbrantes do Oceano Atlântico.

Em seguida, a misteriosa Quinta da Regaleira aguarda com seus jardins simbólicos, grutas e o enigmático Poço de Iniciação, oferecendo uma viagem ao misticismo e descoberta.

Saindo de Sintra, o passeio segue para Cascais, onde o mar azul encontra areias douradas.
No Cabo da Roca, o ponto mais ocidental do continente europeu, sente-se a grandeza da natureza e a imensidão do oceano.
Finalmente, o passeio termina em Cascais com um pôr do sol deslumbrante, céu vibrante.

Esta viagem por Sintra e Cascais mistura história, cultura e natureza numa experiência única e inesquecível.

Location
Sintra
Vindos de Lisboa - Apanhar o comboio para a Estação de Sintra.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maggie_c
Jul 15, 2024
Exceptional Tour! - Vasco was delightful. My husband and I booked the Sintra Cascais tour and got that and far more. The sites and history that we explored together were beautiful and interesting. Vasco is very knowledgeable and very good at relaying the information. We got to know Vasco well. We had some common connections in our home city of Chicago. He is a proud husband and father and was delighted to tell us about his history and how he has gotten to where he is now. Vasco went above and beyond and even added a stop to the most western portion of Europe to a beautiful and historical spot called Cabo De Roca. Additionally, he took us to get some special treats at a Portugeuse Patisserie and introduced us to people in his hometown. I highly recommend Vasco as a tour guide.
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Alexnyc01
May 29, 2024
A Wonderful Tour with the vivid Vasco! - My parents and I went on a tour of Sintra and Cascais with Vasco. He was an absolute gem! He was extremely conscientious, going above and beyond by treating us like family. He was knowledgeable and a delight. Highly recommend a tour with the multi-talented Vasco!
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Audreysx1043ti
May 20, 2024
Don't hesitate, a great experience - Vasco, a guide you couldn't have dreamed of better! Friendly, exciting knowledge to share. A tailor-made visit for us. A huge thank you Obregada for this unexpected day with incredible discoveries! We'll meet Again !!!
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Danil0fabian0d
Apr 22, 2024
Sensational experience. - The itinerary carried out by the guide Vasco was sensational, one of the best experiences we had in Portugal. Vasco is a type of person who loves what he does, as he always gave us the necessary attention and explained everything... It really was a history lesson. Vasco, may your company prosper even more and may you offer this experience to thousands of families! Hugs!
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Alan
Mar 28, 2024
Vasco and Rute are great people! Deliver excellent service - I congratulate Vasco, Rute and the entire team for the impeccable service provided during our stay in Portugal! It was amazing!
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Chiara
Mar 28, 2024
Incredible unforgettable excellent - Vasco, Rute and their team were extremely attentive and excellent in everything they did! From the first contact at the airport to the tours in Sintra and the tapas night that they prepared with so much care at the place where we were staying. We loved all the experiences and it certainly made all the difference having their service on our trip!! ❤️
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Felipe
Mar 28, 2024
Magnificent tour - I experienced unforgettable moments and got to see beautiful places, it was a rich and emotional tour, it was wonderful to have you as a guide. Always attentive and helpful.
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Rafael
Mar 28, 2024
Excellence - Excellence from start to finish, always providing us with the best experiences. If you are going to come to Portugal, call cazzulu they are the best. Thank you Vasco and Ruth.
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Conney_r
Mar 23, 2024
Wonderful day out with Nuno - We booked last minute for a next day tour of Sintra from Cascais on Viator and rcvd confirmation right away. A few moments later Vasco called to inform us that they are fully booked the next day and if I Cld change to Friday which fortunately after moving few things around we were able to. Nuno met us promptly at the lobby before our start time and was very professional and courteous throughout the tour. The van was clean and well maintained with drinks of water on board. He took his time to explain the sights along the way to the palace and at the palace giving us a good lesson of all pertinent history. After which we had a rest at one of the legendary cafe for pastries and coffee after we declined lunch. Nuno was relaxed and jolly throughout the tour always happy to assist in any shopping at the various shops. We proceeded to other places of interests. We will call upon Vasco and Nuno again for our next trip back! Thank you for a lovely day trip Nuno. Hope to see you soon.
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Costas_delfis
Feb 27, 2024
Amazing experience - We went to Sintra with the aim of visiting the palace of pena. There we found Vasko who gives guided tours in the area. From the beginning he won our trust and we went with him. We really got very lucky because this tour was an unforgettable experience and we also made a good friend. He showed us things that it would take a person at least a week to see on their own. Vasko was very friendly, explanatory, ready to answer all our questions. It was the best thing we did on our trip to Portugal. Recommended without any reservations!
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