Multi-Mode Sintra-Cascais Nat-Park, Epic Land Full Day Tour! Tour with Pickup from Lisbon

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ID: GYG473160-O-1081707
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Country: Ecuador

Duration: 1 days


Description

West Lisbon's Natural Park As The Immersive Full Day Experience It Deserves 4WD Cabrio + MTB Cycling + Hiking = Memories Fulfillment UNESCO Cultural Landscape, Picturesque Towns and the Atlantic coast
with different options for: Meet up at "Portela de Sintra" CP-Train Station, or Pick up at Cascais, Mafra, Ericeira or Lisbon (weekends only)

Start the day by acknowledging the Unesco Cultural Landscape of Sintra, a surface of 8 by 4 kms long, where amidst a boulder mountain near the Atlantic, human built patrimony molded a unique site with a Castle, Palaces, Chalets, Estates, Villas, Monasterys, Fountains, Gardens, Dams, Streams, Waterfalls, Chapels, Ruins..
Realize the characteristics and mystifications attached to this particular land, its chronologically different inhabitants and investments, understanding when, who and why, crafted this unique World Heritage site;
Provided visual support of pictures, illustrations, maps and postcards, in the photo sights stops for each landmark, will give visitors the most complete free visiting experience possible while avoiding touristic pressure and traffic jams (still the guide is open to suggest and accompany guests to 1 or 2 visitable monuments, if thats their will);
A knowledgeable, experienced and passionate local guide, will have no problems suggesting alternate free visitation sites, like house museums of late local artists (like a former novelist, sculpture artist or cartoonist/illustrator), or a XVII century estate property with a beautiful garden with sequoias on a river bank;
Good ideas are always flowing, and the option to stop at a supermarket, share a bill on some fish/meat/salad/drinks to improvise a meal in one of the street public barbecue spots of the area, may provide a sense of belonging and bond true to the host Vs guest honors (still the classical typical local food good option of restaurant will be provided if prefered)
On the afternoon, we will focus on the Atlantic Coast of Sintra, starting North, to South. Typical villages like Azenhas do Mar and Almoçageme will be conveniently passed by as well as a suggested mountain bike trail will be suggested of about 6-7 km long and without hills, to appreciate picturesque architecture, chapels, cliffs, beach, vinyards and orchards
A stop at a beach for a drink or a swim will be presented as an option as well, before heading for a small hike on the westernmost point of Europe, "cabo da roca";
Some 4x4 trails will be presented as a navigational way through the coast to see some geologic formations, archeological sites, or even dinossaur trails. After cliffs, rocks, sky and water gazing we will be heading to Cascais and Estoril, the "sun coast";
There, the appreciation of the old citadel, the park Marechal Carmona, the boat bay, the beach of Tamariz, Casino Estoril, or the luxurious Hotel Palácio, can present us with a little bit more of Culture and History, as well as hiking and MTB cycling may be optimal ways to wonder through the Guincho Beach, the Cresmina Dune or the infamous Boca do Inferno..
What a day! Babauypa! Memories Fulfilment, and the Day Tour that Sintra & Cascais deserve!

Highlights

  • Appraise the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park with no landmarks left behind
  • 4WD Classic Cabrio + MTB Cycling + Hiking = Olympic Tenacity
  • feel like Goethe at the Grand Tour, expect greatness, avoid mediocracy

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • 4x4 vintage cabrio;
  • Access to conditioned roads to normal private traffic;
  • Experienced born and raised local guide;
  • Fully integrated visit, with all time live company by the tour guide, either inside or outside the monument sites, walking, cycling or driving;
  • Guests phone photographs in the best landscape spots;
  • Maps, postcards, illustrations, to better appraise the landscape and its monuments;
  • Charcoal, pine cones, salt, pepper and salad seasoning for the possible barbecue picnic;
  • MTB car towing structure for up to 4 bycicles: 2/3 adult size MTB, 1/2 teenager size MTB;
  • Head helmets for MTB driving protection;
  • Portuguese quality music to go along in the scenic ride;
  • Offroad sections of the road;
  • Natural sites and rural villages where tourism pressure is not so much felt;
  • Adaptability to the will of visitors (in terms of stopping, visiting, eating, drinking, shopping and also route discussion or drop off point);
NOT INCLUDED
  • Food and drinks;
  • Monuments or museums entrance fees;

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.