About the Port
Disembarkation in Lisbon opens onto a city of hilltop views and elegant 18th-century avenues, its Baixa district and grand Praça do Comércio recalling the era of Portugal's great maritime explorations. From here, the road climbs into the cool hills of Sintra, where the Sintra National Palace stands among the town's cluster of romantic royal residences, its whitewashed walls and twin conical chimneys among Portugal's most recognizable landmarks.
The route continues to Cascais, a onetime fishing village turned refined resort town where sandy beaches and seaside promenades invite a slower pace before departure. Praia da Conceição, right in the town center, makes for an easy stroll before the transfer onward. With connections arranged to Lisbon Airport or Santa Apolónia Station, the day offers a graceful, unhurried farewell to Portugal.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Cascais.
Explore Sintra National Palace
Wander the medieval royal residence with its iconic conical chimneys and Moorish-tiled rooms, a highlight of the hilltop town's cluster of palaces. Allow about an hour inside, as it can draw crowds quickly.
Stroll Praça do Comércio
This grand riverside square, once the gateway to Portugal's seafaring empire, anchors the Baixa district with its arcaded buildings and triumphal arch. A short walk from the ship, it's an easy first taste of Lisbon.
Relax at Praia da Conceição
Cascais's central beach offers golden sand and casual beach bars just steps from the promenade, perfect for a last unhurried hour before the transfer to the airport or train station.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Cascais
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2027 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Eclipse II | 10 | $10,596 |