Nature Escape at Lisbon’s Doorstep
STARTING POINT
Sintra
FINISH POINT
Cascais
DURATION
7 days / 6 nights
SEASON
From April to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 725€/person
- Venture from Sintra’s lush forests to the Atlantic coast
- Immerse in the cultural and natural beauty of Sintra’s UNESCO sites
- Explore the mysterious gardens and tunnels of Quinta da Regaleira
- Discover ancient dinosaur footprints at Praia Grande’s cliffs
- Hike to the westernmost point of mainland Europe
- Enjoy easy access from Lisbon for a quick escape to nature
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
This tour offers a convenient and immersive way to explore the stunning Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, just a short drive from Lisbon. It’s perfect for those wanting to experience Portugal's diverse landscapes without straying far from the capital.
You’ll begin your tour with two nights in Sintra, giving you ample time to explore its rich history and architectural marvels. Among others, you will explore the Pena Palace, nearby Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira, with its mystical gardens and underground tunnels.
After fully experiencing Sintra's cultural landmarks, the tour transitions from the historical town to the rugged beauty of the Atlantic coast. One of the highlights is visiting Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, where the vast Atlantic stretches out before you.
The journey continues along the coast to the lively town of Cascais, known for its mix of historic charm and modern amenities. Here, you can relax and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, explore local markets, or take in more of the region’s natural beauty.
This tour is crafted to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, with all the logistics carefully managed so you can immerse yourself fully in the adventure. From exploring the rich cultural heritage of Sintra’s palaces to experiencing the natural wonders along the Atlantic coast, this journey offers a unique blend of history and nature.
Ready to discover the magic of Sintra-Cascais? Join us for an unforgettable adventure where history, nature, and seamless travel come together to create the perfect getaway.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.