Wonders of Sintra & Coast
Overview
Travel along the centenary tram line toward your first stop, the rural village of Colares. Visit one of the country's oldest wine cellars and learn about Portugal's ancient winemaking traditions.(N/A on Sundays)
Continue along the coast toward your next stop, a whitewashed village located on top of the cliffs where you can take in views of the crashing waves of the Atlantic. Afterward, stop at some more breathtaking beaches along the coastline before stopping for lunch at a traditional restaurant in Sintra (not included).
After lunch, head to the westernmost point of Continental Europe, Cabo da Roca, before heading to the fairytale Pena Palace where you can create your own fairytale. (ticket not included)
Finally, the choice is yours of where to get dropped off. You can head to the train station, or finish the tour at Quinta da Regaleira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Inclusions
- Expert Local Guide (that is also your driver & friend for the day)
- Transport in a comfortable MiniVan or Minibus
- Pena Palace Visit (ticket not included)
- Lots of fun guaranteed
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sintra Municipality, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Pick Up - Wonder Van Store - Rua Dr. Alfredo da Costa 16, 2710 - 523
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Colares, Colares, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Following the antique tram line inside the beautiful countryside we reach Colares, where life is simple and agriculture predominates as well as wine making! Here you can find the oldest wine seller in the country and we will take you there for a brief visit getting to know Portuguese's wine traditions a little better. (not available on Sundays)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Azenhas do Mar, Azenhas do Mar, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
From the wine cellar, we head the spinning road trail to some of the stunning Portuguese beaches, Praia Grande and Praia Pequena, and stop at Azenhas do Mar - located between the ocean a big cliff, this small town has a heavenly location and is among the most appreciated and exciting beaches in Europe.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Praia das Macas, Praia das Macas, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
This is not the only beach that we are going to show you so get ready, as there will be a parade of the most beautiful beaches on our coast or, as we dare to say, of our country! And the best part: as we are getting there ahead of the crowds, we are lucky enough to enjoy the vast ocean views avoiding instead the vast “oceans of people”.
Stop At: Almocageme, Almocageme, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Lunch Time (price not included)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
Your visit to Sintra won’t be complete without getting to the most wester point of continental Europe! It's ours, and it's unique, the incomparable Cabo da Roca, where the land ends giving its place to the ocean.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
Visit to the most iconic palace, with the best postcard like views of our country, Pena Palace
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal
Tour end - We can leave you back at Sintra Train Station, so you can leave and rest from our full day of explorations OR drop you off at the Historical Center with a bunch of tips and recommendations including a ticket to Quinta da Regaleira (purchased directly with us – you will not need to get in line) if there is still some strength left in you for visiting this stunning property!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sintra Railway Station, Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda, Sintra 2710-590 Portugal
Tour end - We can leave you back at Sintra Train Station, so you can leave and rest from our full day of explorations OR drop you off at the Historical Center with a bunch of tips and recommendations including a ticket to Quinta da Regaleira (purchased directly with us – you will not need to get in line) if there is still some strength left in you for visiting this stunning property!
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please DO NOT purchase any ticket in advance. This is a group tour and all the group should be together
- Do not bring Luggage, we need space for FUN!!!
- Information is available to all costumers: How to take precautions to prevent and control infection relating to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak and Internal rules relating to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. Wondervan in compliance with Turismo de Portugal detains the Safe & Clean certificate.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had a great experience with Tomais! He adjusted the activities based on our wants and needs and showed up right on time. He even drove us to get our bags afterwards. The weather wasn’t the greatest but he didn’t give up until we had seen it all! Thank you again!
We had a great experience with Tomais! He adjusted the activities based on our wants and needs and showed up right on time. He even drove us to get our bags afterwards. The weather wasn’t the greatest but he didn’t give up until we had seen it all! Thank you again!The beauty of the whole area along with the magnifance of the “Pena Palace”. The weather was perfect for seeing many of the sights and the town of Sentra! We never felt hurried throughout the trip.
The beauty of the whole area along with the magnifance of the “Pena Palace”. The weather was perfect for seeing many of the sights and the town of Sentra! We never felt hurried throughout the trip.André our tour guide made our visit to Sintra, Cabo de Roca and Caiscais extraordinary. He is from the area so he was very knowledgeable and even with all the research that I did beforehand he was able to give us so much more which made the visit that much more memorable. Obrigada André! Can’t wa...
André our tour guide made our visit to Sintra, Cabo de Roca and Caiscais extraordinary. He is from the area so he was very knowledgeable and even with all the research that I did beforehand he was able to give us so much more which made the visit that much more memorable. Obrigada André! Can’t wait to visit again.Ruben was a great and attentive guide who is very knowledgeable about the area and local history. Really enjoyed our tour.
Ruben was a great and attentive guide who is very knowledgeable about the area and local history. Really enjoyed our tour.Luis is fantastic. He is a true magician. He knows all the secrets. It was truly worth the money. Highly recommend this and get Luis if you can
Luis is fantastic. He is a true magician. He knows all the secrets. It was truly worth the money. Highly recommend this and get Luis if you canCommunication was perfect with the company before the tour, all questions answered right away. The morning of the tour, met up with our guide Alex, just out front at Time Out Market. Alex was super kind, knowledgable and passionate about what he does, amazing guide that gave many local tips! We n...
Communication was perfect with the company before the tour, all questions answered right away. The morning of the tour, met up with our guide Alex, just out front at Time Out Market. Alex was super kind, knowledgable and passionate about what he does, amazing guide that gave many local tips! We never felt rushed and never felt as if the tour was dragging on, was just right! Sintra was beautiful, as was the Pena Palace, wine tasting was delicious and a stop at Cabo da Roca was the perfect ending to a perfect day! Highly recommend! Obrigado Alex!