Lisbon Coast - Historic Towns and Spectacular Sintra

This seven-night escorted holiday by Travelsphere traces a coastal route from Lisbon to Cascais, with stops at historic towns and scenic viewpoints. After arrival and transfer to Cascais, the pace steadies with three days at leisure by the Atlantic shore.

Lisbon’s highlights are neatly packed into one day, including the National Coach Museum and the imposing Belém Tower on the banks of the Tagus. Later, the maze of Alfama’s narrow streets is the perfect counterpoint to the city’s grand squares and wide boulevards.

Another day heads west to Sintra’s tumbledown castles and pastel-painted palaces, with a close-up look at the Sintra National Palace and a visit to Cabo da Roca, the westmost point of continental Europe. The tour ends with a stroll through medieval Óbidos, where a cherry liqueur served in a chocolate cup makes a strong impression.

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