Sintra & Cascais Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Highlights
Overview
The Ultimate Time-Efficient Sintra Experience
Designed for cruise passengers and travelers with limited time, this private half-day expedition offers a seamless discovery of Sintra’s UNESCO wonders and the Atlantic coast. Led by a Guide, you will bypass long entrance lines, focusing instead on a curated sightseeing journey through the region’s most iconic landscapes. From the colorful heights of Pena Palace and the ancient Moorish Castle to the mystical Quinta da Regaleira, we prioritize the best photographic viewpoints and expert storytelling. After exploring Sintra’s fairytale historic center, we travel to the westernmost point of Europe at Cabo da Roca. Our journey concludes with a stunning coastal drive past Guincho Beach and Boca do Inferno, leading into the glamorous "Portuguese Riviera" town of Cascais. This tour ensures a worry-free, personalized experience with a flexible pace, allowing you to see all the major highlights before a comfortable return to your ship or hotel.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Insurance demanded by Portuguese Tourism board
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Arrival by Cruise Ship: If you are arriving by sea, please provide the name of your cruise ship when booking. We synchronize our schedule with your arrival to ensure a seamless and worry-free shore excursion.Hotel Pickup: For all other guests, please share your hotel name and address. We offer complimentary pickups throughout the Greater Lisbon area. If your accommodation is not listed, simply inform us after booking, and we will arrange your private pickup at no additional cost.
What To Expect
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Park and National Palace of Pena
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Centro Historico de Sintra
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Quinta da Regaleira
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Seteais (pass by)
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate (pass by)
Cabo da Roca
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Guincho Beach (pass by)
Cascais (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-164947P20
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Private transportation.
- Insurance demanded by Portuguese Tourism board.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Parking Fees.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sintra & Cascais Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Highlights is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sintra & Cascais Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Highlights will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Insurance demanded by Portuguese Tourism board
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
