Day Trips & Excursions in Portugal

Embark on a Portuguese adventure with this full-day sightseeing and boat trip to Sintra and Cascais. Let an experienced guide take you to the best local spots in Sintra and Cascais. Explore the picturesque streets of Sintra, an UNESCO World Heritage site, then head to the coast and admire the rugged beaches teeming with sunbathers. Top it off with a scenic speed boat ride back to Lisbon.

Head to Sintra with your own private guide for a leisurely day with time for sightseeing and visiting several lovely beaches around the historic town. This customized tour from Lisbon takes in a variety of picturesque churches, fountains and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pena National Palace. See Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point of Europe, the coastal villages Azenhas do Mar and Cascais, Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, and the beaches of Praia Grande, Praia da Maças and Guincho. Your informative guide shares the history of the region throughout the day.

Explore Lisbon's beautiful surroundings on a classic Sintra and Cascais tour. Discover the beautiful palaces and UNESCO-listed city center of Sintra and learn about the town's rich and royal history from your guide. Then head to the coast to walk around and soak up the sun at the seaside village of Cascais before heading back to Lisbon.

Discover what makes Sintra the most romantic corner of Portugal on a private day trip to this forested enclave of palaces and estates that seem plucked straight from a fairy tale. With a personal guide arranging all the details, visit the former royal retreats of Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, stroll through UNESCO-listed Sintra, and enjoy the ocean air in seaside Cascais.

Get a personalized, private tour of Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon. With your dedicated guide, you and your private party of up to 6 people will spend 4 hours exploring this area of Portugal. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off in Lisbon is available.

Venture from Porto to Spain on this day trip to  Santiago de Compostela and the sacred pilgrimage route, St James Way. For centuries pilgrims have made their way along this historic path and on this tour you can glean a part of their experience with a knowledgeable guide. Visit the sacred sites of Santiago de Compostela, like the city's famous cathedral, as well as the UNESCO World-Heritage-listed Old Town. On your way back to Porto, stop at the charming Valença do Minho, dominated with a fortress of two towers and a double great wall projected in the Vouban style, in Portugal.

Capture the spirit of Sintra on this 9-hour small-group tour from Lisbon. With your local guide and small group of fewer than 8 people, travel to this UNESCO World Heritage Site and spend the day exploring its treasures. See the eclectic architecture of Pena Palace and allow yourself to be charmed by the scenic gardens and lakes of the Quinta da Regaleira. Visit Cascais and Cape Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Lisbon accommodations are included.

This full-day Sete Cidades tour is the perfect choice for travelers who have limited time on Sao Miguel island. After a hotel pickup, you'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle between scenic highlights. Top sites you'll see include Lagoa do Canario, Lagoa Santiago, the Fire Lake, Ribeira Grande, Caldeira Velha natural park, and more. You won't have to worry about bringing snacks with you, as a local lunch and a liqueur tasting are included.

Visit the atmospheric city of Sintra on a full-day, small-group tour from Lisbon, then spend the day exploring the Portuguese coast, Quinta da Regaleira, and Sintra's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a mix of guided and independent time, you'll discover romantic grottoes and colorful architecture, then get spectacular views to the Atlantic coast from the Serra de Sintra. This 9-hour Sintra tour includes pickup at centrally-located Lisbon hotels as well as entrance fees at the Quinta da Regaleira, and it's limited to 8 people for a more personal experience.

The magical landscapes of Sintra are reminiscent of a fairy tale. Maximize your time among Sintra's UNESO-listed monuments on a full-day trip from Lisbon. Alongside a guide, you'll marvel at the colorful architecture of Pena Palace, absorb the charm of Sintra Village and admire sweeping vistas from Europe's westernmost point, Cabo da Roca. En route back to Lisbon, you'll stop at the quaint fishing village of Cascais to enjoy its coastal splendor. Round-trip transportation from your Lisbon hotel is included.

Discover the magic and mystery of Sintra on a full-day trip to the UNESCO-listed region from Lisbon. After following the spectacular Atlantic Coast to Sintra, you’ll embark on a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Sintra Village and sample traditional cake as you listen to illuminating commentary. Additionally, you’ll marvel at the majestic Pena Palace and Sintra National Palace. Choose between an individual, private or small-group tour and receive personalized attention from your guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included from Lisbon.   

Explore the best that Sintra has to offer on this full-day tour from Lisbon. Located just 30 minutes from Lisbon's city center, Sintra is filled to the brim with old palaces and castles, once used as summer homes by the royals. Visit Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra's UNESCO-listed city center, the palaces of Seteais and Monserrate, the village of Colares, and end the tour with a drive along the coast.

Discover the highlights of Sintra on a private half-day tour from Lisbon. Visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites - Pena National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira - and see Montserrate Palace and other landmarks. Soak in the ocean views as you pass through Cabo da Roca and Cascais, and have time to purchase lunch in the historical center of Sintra.

See Portugal's natural and architectural wonders on a small-group, guided tour of Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon. On this journey, experience the rich vegetation of Sintra Natural Park, the hidden trails and caves at Pena Park and the bluffs of Roca Cape. Tour the immaculate Pena National Palace and then drive along the Atlantic Coast to Cascais for a leisurely walk through town to its scenic beaches.

This is the perfect tour for those who want to see many of Portugal's historic highlights in a day. After a morning pickup, you'll travel between dispersed sites in a comfortable vehicle. You won't have to worry about this tour being overcrowded as it's a small-group tour limited to 8 people. Visit multiple Sintra highlights, get ocean views at Cabo da Roca, and go to the spectacular Pena Palace.

Uncover top landmarks outside of Lisbon on this full-day guided tour of the Ribatejo region departing from various locations. On this tour of central Portugal, marvel at architecture inspired by the Knights Templar in Tomar, see a hydroelectric dam in Castelo de Bode and learn about the great poet Luis de Camões in Constância.

Enjoy a day away from the bustle of Lisbon, and see some of the surrounding region's most popular destinations, on this LGBTQ-friendly, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning at a conveniently located meeting point, and set off via air-conditioned minivan. You'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra (and will admire its beautiful palaces), will see mainland Europe's westernmost point at Cabo da Roca, will stop in the seaside resort town of Cascais, and more.

Discover the wonders outside of Lisbon on this full-day guided small-group tour of Sintra and Cascais. Spend the day explore central Portugal's magnificent coast and charming village. First, explore the quaint streets of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and known for the captivating Pena Palace. Head to the coast with your guide, where you can soak up the sun with locals in the famous beach town of Cascais. If you're looking for an excuse to escape the city, this is it.

Succumb to Sintra's romantic, fairy tale allure with this 8-hour city sightseeing tour. This excursion allows you to travel to Sintra, Cascais and Cabo Roca in one day, transportation included, with a small group of 8 people or fewer. Pickup and drop-off at centrally-located Lisbon hotels included.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Caldeira de Sete Cidades on a Jeep tour from Ponta Delgada. The Sete Cidades volcanic complex on the western side of Sao Miguel Island is one of the more famous sites in the Azores. Stop at scenic lookouts such as Rocha de Relva and Pico do Carvao, and walk along the caldera rim to look at the twin lakes. Visit the village of Mosteiros and have the option to swim in natural thermal pools near the Ferraria coast on this informative tour.