From Lisbon: Sintra to Cascais Full-Day E-Bike Tour

Itinerary

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   Estacao Do Rossio Pass by

   The tour begins with a briefing on how the bikes work, at Largo da Severa, Mouraria in central Lisbon. You’ll then head to Rossio station to catch the train for Sintra. During the train trip, you’ll have time to let your guide know if you’d like to visit some of the palaces along the way or if you just want to cycle.

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   Stop Pass by

   When you arrive in Sintra, you can visit the National Palace if you like. Most of your cycling tour takes place within the natural park of Sintra-Cascais.

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   Quinta da Regaleira Pass by

   You’ll have the option of visiting Quinta da Regaleira, built between 1904 and 1910, and a place renowned for its symbolism, magic, and mystery.

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   Stop Pass by

   Shortly after you’ll pass by Seteais, a former 18th-century palace that is now a 5-star hotel.

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   Parque e Palacio de Monserrate Pass by

   Continue your trip along roads flanked by majestic groves until you reach the entrance of Monserrate Park and Palace, one of the most beautiful creations in the Portuguese Romanticism style.

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   Colares Pass by

   Arrive at Colares, a place that’s well known for its vineyards.

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   Stop 40 minutes

   Continue on to Penedo village, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from the atrium of the church, before cycling on to Urgueira village. Take a break for lunch in Azóia village, where you’ll find a great variety of restaurants.

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   Santuario da Peninha Pass by

   With renewed energy, continue your tour through an ancient forest and make your way up to the Peninha Sanctuary, located at 488 meters above sea level.

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   Park and National Palace of Pena Pass by

   From here, you’ll have a panoramic view of the Espichel Cape and Arrábida, to the south, Carvoeiro Cape and the Berlengas, to the north, and the entire Sintra mountain to the north-east. Returning to the center of Sintra, you’ll cycle downhill and have one last look at Pena Palace, an important monument of the Portuguese Romanticism movement. You’ll be traveling with an informative and helpful guide, as passionate about beloved Sintra as about cycling.

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    Guincho Beach Pass by

    Alternatively, go down to Guincho wild beach – with its never-ending dunes and typical winds that are so treasured by windsurfing lovers – until you reach the bicycle path to Cascais.

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    Cascais Pass by

    Return to Lisbon through the beautiful town of Cascais by train where you will have one of the most amazing views over the Portuguese coast.

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Tour available in multiple languages, please select at time of booking