TOUR G - JEEP SAFARI IN THE SINTRA MOUNTAINS
Excursions
- Approximately 5 hours
- Limited capacity
Here we will have free time and an opportunity to see one of the oldest buildings in Portugal, the Royal Palace with its Oast-like chimneys.
Leaving Lisbon behind we head out along the coast passing Estoril to before we reach the pretty resort of Casicais – we will have a short time to take photos and walk up to the citadel where our jeeps will wait for us .
Our next stop takes us to the most westerly point in Europe “Cape Rocha” where we can see the lighthouse that warns seafarers of the rugged Portuguese coast line.
Our journey now takes us up in to the mountains of Sintra where we start to head off road. We drive to Memória, where we shall see the endless landscape, and in the far distance, the immense ocean and Palácio da Pena crowning a mountain peak. It was in this area that 20 Portuguese soldiers tragically lost their lives in a major fire, which devastated this part of the hills.
During our off road experience we will be invited to enjoy a light Portuguese snack and mineral water.
Feeling refreshed, our tour continues to Sintra, passing through Monserrate and Colares. Upon arrival, we can enjoy some free time to wander through its picturesque streets independently, before re-joining our jeeps and returning to the quayside via the motorway.
TOUR NOTES: This tour involves approximately ten to 15 minutes of compulsory walking. The amount of walking during the period of free time in Sintra is at the discretion of the individual. This tour is dependent upon favourable weather conditions. Please note that following a safety briefing by a guide at the quayside, our jeep tour will then be conducted by English-speaking drivers. Each jeep seats five to seven guests. Participants are advised to wear casual clothing and comfortable footwear. Be prepared to get bumped around. Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for guests with neck or back problems, or pregnant ladies. The minimum age for participation is six years old. For reference, there is a walk of approximately 100 to 200 metres through the cruise terminal to our tour vehicles .
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR THE 2012 CANARIES & MED SEASON.
Snack or meal provided
Refreshments available
Free time
Shopping opportunity
Wheelchair access
Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
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