The best Lisbon day trips

Sintra is the classic day trip from Lisbon: the romantic Pena Palace, the walls of the Castle of the Moors and the gardens of Quinta da Regaleira, often combined with the cliffs of Cabo da Roca and the seaside town of Cascais. Further afield, tours visit the pilgrimage town of Fátima, the monastery of Batalha, the fishing town of Nazaré and the walled town of Óbidos, or the Roman temple and Chapel of Bones in Évora.

Before you book

Check whether palace tickets are included: Pena uses timed slots, and many tours include entry only to some sites. Full-day tours last nine to ten hours. In winter, Sintra's monuments can close in storms, so read the operator's weather policy.