Enamul will pick you up from your hotel via car in the morning and whisk you off to Sintra to visit the Pena Palace & surrounding forest (called palace gardens). The palace is phenomenal ! We hiked around the gardens as we hit the highest point in Sintra where they have a cross.(Alta Cruz), then hiked down to see the queen’s Chalet - all up we spent around 3.5 hours in the area. We then grabbed some delicious Pastel De Nata pastries. We hit the road up the Coast where we visited Cabo Da Roca, the most western point of Europe. Took lots of photos! He then took us to get lunch at a great little spot nearby. Unfortunately my partner was feeling a bit nauseous so we ended our tour annd skipped the cascais part - it was quite rainy & foggy by this point in the late afternoon so we felt we didn’t miss too much and he took us back to the hotel. We really appreciated his knowledge & small touches he made to our day. Much more intimate than going in a big group. Highly recommended!
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What's Included
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- wifi
- hotel pickup and drop off
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- Pena Palace ticket- Eur 20
- Quinta de Regaleira Tickets- Eur 11
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- Traveler pick up offered
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Marvel at Pena Palace, one of the most magnificent and recognisable tourist attractions of Portugal. The palace exemplifies the 19th century Romanticism style of architecture and stands atop a rocky peak, which is the second highest point in Sintra Hills. There will be travel time of approximately 45 minutes in going to Palace of Pena.
Quinta da Regaleira is"Cultural Landscape of Sintra" located near the historic centre of Sintra, Portugal. It is classified as a world heritage site by unisco along with the other palaces in the area such as the Quinta do Relógio, Pena Palace &Park , Monserrate and Seteais palaces, it is considered one of the principal tourist attractions of Sintra. Italian architect Luigi Manini was the architect of this Romantic Palace its consists of Chapel , and a luxurious park that features lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, fountains, and a vast array of exquisite constructions. The palace is also known as "The Palace of Monteiro the Millionaire", which is based on the nickname of its best known former owner, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro. If your visiting Sintra for the first time , let me tell you In one day you wont be able to finish the Sintra because in Sintra there are lots of exciting and amazing places and Quinta Da Regaleria is one of them
Part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Praia do Guincho has a landscape of great beauty, in which the white sand dunes contrast with the foothills of the Serra de Sintra, which can be seen in the background. Because it is exposed to strong winds and has strong waves, this beach is very popular with bodyboarders and surfers. During the summer, due to the north that is felt here, Guincho is excellent for windsurfing, with national and international competitions taking place here. There are excellent restaurants specializing in fish and seafood nearby.
If you go to Sintra, you can't miss a visit to the westernmost point of Continental Europe, Cabo da Roca. Located at latitude 38º 47´ North and longitude 9º 30´ West, Cabo da Roca is an important coordinate for those who sail along the coast, being the westernmost point of the continental European continent, a fact proven by the certificate that visitors take as remembrance. About 150 meters from the sea, here you can have a comprehensive view over the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which makes the visit worth it. Historical records point to the existence of a fort in Cabo da Roca in the 17th century. XVII which played an important role in guarding the entrance to Lisbon, forming a defensive line along the coast, especially during the Peninsular Wars. Currently there are only traces, apart from the lighthouse which continues to be an important point for navigation. There will be another 45 minutes travel time from Quinta da Regaleira to Estrada Cabo da Roca.
A world-renowned resort, Estoril is a true cosmopolitan center with great nightlife and has all the necessary infrastructure for a great summer resort - beaches, excellent hotels, golf courses, a Casino and even a race track. It was at the beginning of the century. XX, when the planned transformation of this town began, due not only to the proximity of the sea, which was beginning to be a center of attraction, but also to the existence of thermal springs, which were then very fashionable. The center of this new luxury resort was the Park and Casino (Estoril's landmark), surrounded by arcade buildings and excellent hotels. Previously, Estoril was known for the various forts on the coastline that ensured the defense of one of the possible entrances to Lisbon and for the Recolhimento built by the Mendicant Order of Franciscan Friars in the 17th century. XVI transformed into the College of Salesians. There will be an approximate travel time of 45 minutes from Estoril to Torre de Belem.
Located next to the sea and traditionally a fishing village, Cascais underwent important development in the 19th century. XIV, when it was a busy port of call for ships heading to Lisbon. However, it was from the 2nd half of the century onwards. In the 19th century, when sea bathing began to be popular, Cascais underwent a boost that transformed it into a very fashionable summer resort. The main driver of the transformation was the King of Portugal D. Luís I, who in 1870 converted the citadel fortress into the summer residence of the Portuguese monarchy. This example was followed by the nobility who built mansions and beautiful villas here where they spent the hottest time of the year, completely transforming the old fishing village. Another more or less 45 minutes travel from Estrada Cabo da roca to Cascais.
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Mr. Enman was our driver & tour guide! It seems he also has a passion in photography!! Which means we were blessed! Volunteered to take our pictures! Extremely satisfied! An unforgettable experience, creating an everlasting memory! Keep it up Mr. Enman!! 👏
Enamul was fantastic. He was everything you would want; courteous, knowledgeable, prompt, etc. but a couple of huge bonuses we also received from him were accommodation and flexibility. He catered to our wants and our schedule. He helped us avoid traffic and lines that would have consumed the precious little time we had. He also took us to unique places others will never get the opportunity to see. He knew where everything was and the best way to get to it. He also took great pictures for and of us. He even made a video for us of our excursion. Yes, he's a talented photographer and know how to use the phone features. He listened to our needs, gave us some good options of maximizing our time and ultimately gave us an unforgettable adventure. Hands down, our best tour guide of our 17 years of marriage.
We had a wonderful day. Enamul was the perfect guide. He showed us several beautiful spots en did all he could to make the day a wonderful experience for us. Thank you!
A nice day visiting Sintra and Cabo da Roca with a lovely stop for lunch at a beautiful spot overlooking the ocean. Enam picked us up and dropped us off at our accommodation which was a wonderful convenience. He made recommendations for scheduling which palaces to see in what order to best manage the crowds. He encouraged us to enjoy and take our time. He took us to some beautiful scenic stops along Cabo da Roca.
Couldn’t recommend Enam more highly. He is warm, friendly, responsible and reliable. We had a wonderful touring experience with him!!
Great tour! We are so pleased how much we fit into our tour today, as we had limited time in Portugal. For us, the highlights were the flexible pace, amazing park at Pena Palace, and delicious lunch recommendation. Our guide was kind, informative and helpful and even added on an extra stop so we could see Belem which we hadn’t made it to yet. We had a great time and highly recommend! The WiFi in the car was a plus to check in with family while we enjoyed the day. Thank you!
Memorable day . Trusted service, highly recommended this tour company. We really enjoyed every minute of the tour . If I love you could give 10 stars I could give . Thanks again for the wonderful day
Our guide made every effort to give us a great tour of the ‘sights’ as described in our itinerary. His local knowledge provided a memorable experience and a fun trip!
Our guide was excellent. He allowed us to stop and take pictures, have espresso and have fun on this tour. Excellent experience. Beautiful beaches and country!
It was amazing day with our guide Bruno and Enamul ,thanks for showing many amazing places and costal view arround Sinat highly recommended .
Our family of six had the most incredible private tour with Enamel, and it was an experience we'll never forget! We visited Sintra (Pera Palace, Quinta de Regaleira), Cabo da Roca, Cascais, Praia das Maçãs, and many other hidden gems known only to locals. AMAZING! From the moment we booked the tour, Enamel was incredibly responsive and attentive to all our needs and questions. On the day of the tour, he was punctual and greeted us with a warm, charismatic smile that set the tone for the entire day. He's not just a tour guide, but a great communicator who genuinely cares about providing an exceptional experience. We were amazed by the breathtaking sights and the seamless organization of the tour. Our kids remained engaged and truly happy throughout the 8 -9 hr tour. They loved him and truly so did we ! Thank you, Enamel, for an extraordinary day filled with beautiful sights, interesting stories, and wonderful memories. This tour was the highlight of our trip, and we can't recommend you highly enough!
We had an amazing tour with Enamul . He was kind and enough knowledgable. He show us many hidden gems around Sintra and cascais . Thanks Enamul
Our guide Enamul is very nice and patient . He took us to different locations and waited patiently. We all appreciated his great help and kindness. An AAA plus guide. I will recommend him to anyone who comes to Sintra tour.
Really loved our small trip, we were the only people on this tour, two girls. The guide Enamul was really friendly and comforting, showed us some really special places that tourists will never find by themselves. Highly recommend!!!!
Excellent service, very clean and tidy vehicle, Mr Enamul was a fantastic guide, very friendly and very knowledgeable about what he does, I will repeat it again!
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