Accessible Lisbon Royal Views - Sintra, Cascais & Estoril - Mobility Equipment User

OVERVIEW

This excursion is for guests who are fully dependent on their mobility device. You will be required to supply your own wheelchair/scooter.

Behold the natural beauty west of Lisbon and see several destinations with intriguing royal connections. You will first encounter the National Palace of Queluz, which was built in the 18th century as a summer retreat for the future King Pedro III. After snapping photos of its Rococo-style exterior, you will head for Sintra, a historical town that Lord Byron described as a “glorious Eden” and that UNESCO recognized as a World Heritage site for its cultural landscape. Its Town Palace is considered Portugal’s best-preserved royal residence. Not to be outdone, the city of Cascais boasts one of the most beautiful settings on the Portuguese Riviera. Numerous exiled royals lived there during World War II and later gathered in glamorous Estoril as you will discover while passing through town.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Stop at the National Palace of Queluz and the royal palace in historical Sintra.
• Drop by Cascais, a seaside city where exiled royals lived during World War II.
• Pass through Estoril, a captivating town that has long attracted royals and socialites.
• Take in the stunning views from the cliffs that mark Europe’s westernmost point.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.