Jeep Safari in the Sintra Mountains
Iberia Excursions
- £71-80
- 5 hours
- Minimum of 15, maximum of 80 participants
LISBON, PORTUGAL
Take a tour with a difference, around the inlands of Serra Sintra.
Following a short briefing at the quayside, we travel in our fully-equipped jeeps to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills, north of Lisbon. Upon arrival at Lagoa Azul, we then travel through dusty gravel roads before we enter the inlands of Serra Sintra, dotted with beautiful centenary trees.
Next we drive to Memória, where we shall see the endless landscape, an immense ocean and Palácio da Pena standing on top of a mountain peak in the distance. It was in this area that 20 Portuguese soldiers tragically lost their lives in a major fire, which devastated this part of the hills.
Our journey will take us along leafy lanes in the hills to Penedo, a typical country village, with its cottages and narrow, winding streets, and its 17th century church, which is considered to be a national monument.
Continuing, we head to Buraco do Fojo, an impressive deep hole that contains the seawater within its walls. In the nearby village of Almoçageme, we can 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.
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 holds five to seven passengers. Participants are advised to wear casual clothing and comfortable footwear. Be prepared to get bumped around. Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for passengers 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 coaches.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
Next we drive to Memória, where we shall see the endless landscape, an immense ocean and Palácio da Pena standing on top of a mountain peak in the distance. It was in this area that 20 Portuguese soldiers tragically lost their lives in a major fire, which devastated this part of the hills.
Our journey will take us along leafy lanes in the hills to Penedo, a typical country village, with its cottages and narrow, winding streets, and its 17th century church, which is considered to be a national monument.
Continuing, we head to Buraco do Fojo, an impressive deep hole that contains the seawater within its walls. In the nearby village of Almoçageme, we can 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.
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 holds five to seven passengers. Participants are advised to wear casual clothing and comfortable footwear. Be prepared to get bumped around. Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for passengers 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 coaches.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
