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Mystic Forest in Portugal

Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais with Admission to Pena Palace

By Around Lisbon
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$155 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Brightly coloured Pena Palace, a beautiful Romanticist castle
  • Charming city of Sintra, long renowned for culture & romance
  • Postcard-perfect views & photo opportunities of the horizon
  • Beautiful Cascais—holiday hotspot of former Portuguese kings
  • Scenic return to Lisbon via Estoril coast & Avenida Marginal

Activity location

    • Sintra, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Lisbon, Portugal

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Mystic Forest Shared Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$154.63 x 1 AdultAU$154.63

Total
Price is AU$154.63
Until Sun, 9 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais
  • What's includedWhat's included Admission to Pena Palace
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from most central Lisbon hotels
  • What's includedWhat's included Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included Live tour commentary
  • What's includedWhat's includedWi-Fi access on the tour vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission to additional sites, venues, or attractions not listed as Inclusions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Foods and drinks not listed as Inclusions

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • At least 3 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • Maximum group size is 8 people.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located hotels in Lisbon. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

The romantic charm of Sintra and Cascais is on full display as you get to know these idyllic towns. Your guide shows you the lush forests, gardens, and grand palaces that combine with the coastal beauty of Cabo da Roca to form some of the most beautiful scenery in Portugal.

Once you meet your guide, a drive in a comfortable minivan takes you out from your hotel and into the fairytale landscape of the Sintra hills. Your first stop lets you step into the colourful Romanticist castle of Pena Palace, where you can admire the views over Lisbon from its balconies and explore the elegant halls of a fortress considered one of Europe's most beautiful.

Next, you head downhill to visit the postcard-worthy village of Sintra, known for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture and delectable pastries. Browse for some charming souvenirs before you move on to Cabo da Roca, where you can admire the sea from the westernmost point on mainland Europe.

The last leg of your journey takes you along the coastal road to the mouth of the Tagus, with a stop at the village of Cascais along the way. Learn about the history of exiled kings and World War II espionage as you explore the peaceful fishing village, and then follow the magnificent Avenida Marginal for a look at the Estoril coast as you head back to Lisbon.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Sintra, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Lisbon, Portugal

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Fiona W

Reviewed on Expedia
2 Mar 2025
United Kingdom
Paulo was an excellent guide, very enjoyable day out seeing the beautiful Pena Palace was the highlight
Activity date: 1 Mar 2025

10.0 out of 10

Olufunke F

Reviewed on Expedia
1 Mar 2025
United States
Our guide, Arianna was superb—passionate, pleasant and very knowledgeable . The company was initially late in confirming my hotel pickup but after several calls they confirmed about 12 hours to the trip. Arianna was prompt, came ready with an umbrella as it was a wet day. Three of us went on the trip— a couple from Canada and me. We rode in a car rather than a van or bus. This was really nice as it gave the feeling of a private tour. Arianna paid attention to details. Kudos!
Activity date: 28 Feb 2025

10.0 out of 10

Antje G

Reviewed on Expedia
26 Feb 2025
Deutschland
Die Tour war ein tolles Erlebnis. Wir wurden direkt am Hotel abgeholt und fuhren mit einer kleinen Gruppe nach Sintra. Unser Guide führte uns durch den Garten zum Schloss und gab viele Informationen und Hintergründe. Schloss und Garten sind absolut sehenswert. In Sintra gab es eine Mittagspause mit einigen Tipps für Essen und Shopping. Unser Guide Nuno war super nett, hatte ein großes Wissen und sprach sehr gut verständliches Englisch. Wir hatten einen tollen Tag und waren sehr zufrieden.
Activity date: 25 Feb 2025

10.0 out of 10

RUBY

Reviewed on Expedia
25 Feb 2025
Canada
Our guide Nuno shared his passion for history, Sintra, and his home Cascais. He’s knowledgeable, friendly, thoughtful, very engaging, and not banal showing unbeaten paths. This tour allowed us to skip the Pena palace entrance line and Nuno showed us the beauty of the palace gardens. The hike through the gardens was in an incline but worth the effort as the lush garden and water sounds was a beautiful distraction. The van was clean. The drive was scenic. The guide was entertaining!
Activity date: 24 Feb 2025

10.0 out of 10

Matthew D

Reviewed on Expedia
11 Jan 2025
United States
The tour was wonderful and our guide, João, was great. He was friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating. Highly recommend this tour group.
Activity date: 10 Jan 2025

10.0 out of 10

Karen R

Reviewed on Expedia
3 Jan 2025
United States
Great tour, wonderful timing in each location and Joanna was an awesome tour guide!
Activity date: 2 Jan 2025

10.0 out of 10

Teresita V

Reviewed on Expedia
4 Dec 2024
Canada
Nuno was the best. Very knowledgeable about history. Explained almost anything and everything we needed to know, almost in detail. Very helpful,too. Great job Nuno.
Activity date: 3 Dec 2024

10.0 out of 10

Victor L

Reviewed on Expedia
1 Dec 2024
United States
The tour was better than expected. We saw the Beauty of Portugal, the castles the coast line. The tour guide named Oriana was very professional and told us facts about the places we visited. The timing was perfect to see the sights. Thank you, we will return! Mr. Lopez
Activity date: 30 Nov 2024

10.0 out of 10

Osy

Reviewed on Expedia
26 Nov 2024
United States
Great! Nonu Lorenzo, he went above and beyond. Wonderful tour. Highly recommend it!
Activity date: 25 Nov 2024

10.0 out of 10

Andrea N

Reviewed on Expedia
22 Nov 2024
United States
Our guide was charming and obviously loves Portugal. We felt like she showed us more than we expected of things that interested us. The gardens around Pena Palace are lovely. And the ocean views were dramatic.
Activity date: 21 Nov 2024

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