Sintra is without a doubt one of the most extraordinary places in Portugal. Its microclimate transforms this small town situated on the slopes of the mountain range “Serra de Sintra” and next to the Atlantic into a major attraction for visitors who go there to admire its famous castles and palaces or simply taste the traditional food, pastries and sweets. And let’s not forget the souvenir shops selling typical local items. We will stop in the historic center where you will have time to try the famous “travesseiros” and “queijadas” in the Piriquita Pastry Shop and explore the narrow streets of the most romantic town in Portugal. Visit to one of these palaces: National Palace of Sintra, Pena Palace, “Quinta da Regaleira”, Palace of Monserrate. (optional visit)
Fairy tale palace of Pena
The westernmost point of continental Europe
A stop to photograph this magnificent rocky crater in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
This old Roman town of fishermen became a well-known beach resort in the 20th century. Cascais is a favorite among the people of Lisbon who come here to enjoy the sun and the sea, the bars and restaurants. The town is also known internationally for its big nautical events (America’s Cup, Red Bull, Flug Tagg). Cascais attracts many tourists from all over the world, whether to visit or live. It is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in all of Europe. Free time to explore the streets of Cascais.
Estoril, is internationally known for its casino which inspired Ian Flemming to write “Casino Royal”, the first in a series of books about the character James Bond and that Hollywood made famous with movies starring Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Daniel Craig among others. A stop for photos. The trip to Lisbon is made along the coast of Estoril with a fascinating and unforgettable view of the sea.
Our tour guide Vasco was excellent and we fully enjoyed our experience with him. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Portugal! The van was also extremely clean and comfortable.
Sandra our tour guide was extremely helpful showing us all around. Premier tours is an excellent choice and Jorge is there to help you make the right choice.Highly recommend this company.
Rod was wonderful! Friendly, charismatic and he gave some great suggestions. We had a great day. He knew a lot about the history of the places we visited, and he personalized the trip to meet our needs.
This was a truly memorable tours by Premiere Tours. Booking was easy, email questions were answered within hours. The tour guide was professional, knowledgeable and considerate of our needs. Amazing itinerary, views and architecture. Finally, the value cannoy be beat!
We went with another couple and had a fabulous time. Jorge was very knowledgeable and was very friendly and accommodating. He is one of 200 master tour guides in Portugal. His English was excellent and he was well travelled around the world. It helps to have WhatsApp so you can contact him when you are ready to leave since parking is ridiculously hard. One of the best tour guides we’d ever had. We really enjoyed Sintra and the views were fantastic. He got us back to the ship exactly on time.
This was a highly enjoyable trip and one I recommend. It ended up just my wife and I with Vasco our driver who took us around and helped us explore the country! We enjoyed the free time in Cascais but my favorite was the time at the coast near the Westernmost point exploring some of the trails there as we were able to adjust our time as long as we reached Sintra in time! The castle was fascinating given the length of history and the mix of styles incorporated. Not a boring castle/cathedral which we saw many times on our tour across Spain. Overall, I highly recommend- the flexibility and the chance to get out along the coast were my highlights! Vasco was amazing and we enjoyed spending the day with him.
Wonderful day tour with Premiere Tours. Sintra is amazing and so is the coastal area of Cascais and Estoril. Our guide Rui was friendly and professional. Highly recommend this company.
Our family booked a day trip to Sintra and Cascais with Jorge in June, 2023. He was an outstanding guide — highly knowledgeable, witty, and very focused on meeting the needs of our group. One reason we selected this group was their ability to accompany us inside monuments/castles, etc. to tell us the history of the places — many tour guides offered by the hotel were available, but were really more drivers and could not come inside the historic sites which was something that we wanted. Overall, this was a 5/5 tour and guide. Private car and guide experience were among the best we’ve had.
We had an excellent, customized, private tour today with Pedro from Premiere Tours. He picked us up from our Lisbon hotel in a very comfortable Mercedes sedan for a full day trip to Sintra and the coast. Pedro is a great driver, informative, and engaging with a fun sense of humor. During the day, he shared a lot of Portugal and Lisbon’s history with us. We also had interesting conversations about family and daily life. That personal touch made is what made the tour special. Despite the rain, we were able to visit the Peña Palace and the National Palace. We also visited the beach towns of Estoril and Cascais. We especially liked going out to lunch with Pedro at Estrella da Serra and stopping at Boca Inferno for a great photo op. We highly recommend Premiere Tours and Pedro for your customized day trips.
We did a day tour to Sintra, Belem, and Cascais. Jorge was incredibly knowledgeable! He and Nuno took great care of us throughout the day and customized the day to fit our needs. We learned so much about Portuguese history which elevated our experience a lot. They also provided great recommendations for the remainder of our time in Portugal. We highly recommend Premiere Tours!
Prior to booking our tours, Jorge provided excellent customer service answering my questions. The vehicle was comfortable and very clean. Our driver & guide, Sandra was very personable, professional and made us feel very safe on our tours. She shared her knowledge and suggestions on what to do but also allowed us free time for photos, shopping, etc. Premier Tours was able to accommodate us at short notice for a tour the next day. We really enjoyed our tours of Sintra, Caixcas, Nazare & Obidos. We highly recommend their services-thank you for 2 great days of touring.
I am overwhelmed trying to express how wonderfully we enjoyed this tour! Informative, immersive, thoughtful, educational, beautiful are terms that are just the start. By the end we felt that Paulo was more than a guide but a friend. Next time we are in Lisbon we would like to experience the Templar tour!
We took a day trip with Paulo as our guide and driver. Paulo was extremely well informed , friendly and helpful. My parents who are elderly were with me and he was extremely helpful in assisting them everywhere we went. He went out of his way to ensure they were comfortable and we had a great day with him !
We were with Betsy B in her party of 4. Thoroughly enjoyed our tour to Sintra and Cassis. Here comments are confirmed and we are very pleased to endorse and recommend based on excellent service. Paulo was an excellent helpful guide. KenC1
We had a lovely relaxed day with Paulo picking us up in a comfortable 8 seater Mercedes Van ( for 4 of us) and taking us to see the highlights of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. He knew where to stop for best photos, gave us some pertinent history, was very accomodating to our every need, looked up additional information from the proceeding day we had questions about. He is a lovely man and a pleasure to spend time with. His English is excellent. My only criticism would be it would have been good to have him go with us in the Pena Palace. He did rejoin us there but late in the tour and we found ourselved listening to other people's guides for information.
Jorge made us feel comfortable and we loved his passion for his beautiful country. We had a flight delay on our first day and Jorge stayed out later than usual with us, which we greatly appreciated. He was very professional and kind and taught us so much about Portugal. The van was clean and had Wifi and he had water and made sure we had everything we needed. Can't wait to come back and will definitely choose Premiere Tours again!
Jorge is an extremely well educated, amiable, professional guide with a passion for his country. His English is impeccable and his knowledge of the history, culture, and ins and outs of the sites we visited was masterful. I will definitely return to Portugal and use Jorge's services again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
I want to thank Jorge Bras and his team for their incredibly professional services. It was our first time visiting Portugal and Premiere tours introduced us to all aspects of this wonderful Country. Jorge's expertise and knowledge of Portugal was truly amazing. His passion was contagious when discovering the history, people, food and wine of Portugal. There is so much to experience in Portugal and I can not imagine being able to see everything without a team of professionals. I can highly recommend Premiere Tours to ensure a wonderful trip & experience.
I highly recommend Premiere tours and Jorge Bras for you tour guide in Portugal. Actually, I just think he is wonderful. As our guide in Portugal he made it "our Portugal (we are returning, it was that amazing - and will again have Jorge be our guide!). It wasn't just a tour - It was a wonderful experience that made us fall in love with a country and it's people. We would have enjoyed Portugal without his tours, but Jorge made it very special for us. He is professional, courteous, fun to be with and treats his clients as his guests in his country. He imparted so much information, history and culture to us - there was not one question re: the above that he could not answer...it was an education and an adventure. His knowledge of Portugal's history and culture is amazing. Besides showing us the beauty of his country at the usual places (Sintra, Cascais, etc..) he always added some unique additions that just made the tours beyond the usual. If you book with Jorge, you will go on delightful tours and fall in love with a country, it's history and culture. He is the absolute best! Highly recommended!
The trip was very good and fun, especially by our guide Rodrigo, friendly and helpful, even when it was almost impossible to park due to traffic or the high influx of other tourists, I recommend.
Excellent day. An adorable and effective guide who knows his region. Beautiful landscapes! A very friendly journey
I already knew Jorge Brás, a highly qualified professional, who became a great friend, being in Portugal do not fail to know him, amazing tours with primorious explanations. Note 1000!!!!
We did the survey on 3 people in a new and spacious van. Our guide, Mr. João, was punctual, kind and demonstrated to know the places we visited, passing information and answering our questions. I recommend the Enterprise and, in particular, the tour of Sinta, Cascais and the Estoril coast that we did.
The guide arrived at the agreed time which already makes the tour start with the right foot. João was very competent, fully aware of the history of each place visited. Gentle and very kind sir. People... don't miss the lunch indication at Toca do Júlio....Look!!! The cod there is unavoidable. I recommend the walk. It is a cost benefit that is very well worth it. Thank you to the staff who from the first contact gave us confidence and tranquility. Another important detail is that the car was comfortable and clean.
Mr. Jorge served us with excellence and a lot of attention. It was really our friend in Portugal! I am generally very demanding on the services I contract and was very surprised on this tour. I recommend it to everyone.
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