LISBON, PORTUGAL

Once in the centre of the lively resort of Cascais we can admire the attractive bay or sit in one of the fashionable outdoor cafés and watch the world go by.

Leaving Lisbon through Monsanto Park, we travel to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills north of Lisbon. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its 19th century Romantic architecture. Upon arrival, we will see the outside of the Royal Palace – the best preserved medieval palace in Portugal – with its two chimneys, resembling a giant oast house. The palace is Moorish in origin, and is one of the oldest buildings in Portugal.

Following a short stop in the square at Sintra, during which time we can explore at leisure or browse the shops, we continue our tour to Cascais. En route to the picturesque town, we shall make a photo-stop at the beautiful Praia do Guincho, a popular beach for surfing, to admire the scenery, which includes the most westerly point in Europe, Cape Roca.

Once in the centre of the lively resort of Cascais we can admire the attractive bay or sit in one of the fashionable outdoor cafés and watch the world go by. We then return to Lisbon along the River Tagus, passing by the village of Estoril en route.

TOUR NOTES: This tour involves some walking at each of the stops, some of which is optional. There are a couple of steps to negotiate at Sintra, and walking at Cascais will be over slight inclines. Please note there is a steep slope from the coach park to the main square of Sintra. Walking during the periods of free time is at the discretion of the individual. This tour may operate in reverse order. For reference, there is a walk of approximately 100 to 200 metres through the cruise terminal to our tour coaches.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 CRUISES