Sintra Historic Tour: Discover Regaleira Estate, Pena Palace Viewpoints and Cabo da Roca
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9 Ratings
Lisboa
Embark on a captivating Sintra Historic Tour with Portugal Stories. Explore the enchanting Regaleira Estate, admire Pena Palace from stunning viewpoints, and experience the breathtaking beauty of Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Centro Historico de Sintra - We will start by visiting the old town, we will talk about the National Palace and have an introduction to Sintra in the context of Portugal’s history.
- Casa Piriquita - We will stop to taste the amazing cheesecake’s of “Piriquita” and learn about its story between the couple who started it and the King of Portugal, D. Carlos !
- Lawrence Hotel - On the way to Quinta da Regaleira we will pass on the oldest Hotel of the Iberic Peninsula while talking about the romantic movement and one of its most iconic characters, Lord Byron, who was a guest in the XVIII.
- Quinta da Regaleira - You will then visit the amazing Quinta da Regaleira and get to know the story of its creator, António Carvalho Monteiro, and all the enigmatic philosophies behind its gardens, caves and amazing house.
- Initiation Well - Here you will find the iconic Initiation well, leading to a network of underground tunels, where you lose and find yourself again on a journey from heaven to hell.
- Centro Historico de Sintra - After exploring Regaleira, we will go back to the village and grab some sandwiches and a few snacks for a picnic and head to the mountain!
- Sintra Mountains - We will then explore the mountains and the Forest of Sintra including its core, the Relic forest. Get in touch with nature and enjoy the amazing fresh breeze and the quietness of its surroundings.
- Cabo da Roca - We will go to the Western most point of continental Europe, Cabo da Roca, and enjoy the ocean its amazing cliffs.
- Guincho Beach - We will pass by Guincho Beach on our way to Cascais
- Centro Historico de Cascais - We will then pass through the old town of Cascais and amazing coastline on our way back to Lisbon!
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entry fee for Quinta da Regaleira
Additional Information
We’re Portugal Stories, dedicated to narrating our historical tales in a just, engaging, and inclusive manner. By blending history with touring, we’re confident we’ve conjured a fantastic means of discovering Sintra!
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Beginning with a visit to the village’s historical center, we discuss King D. Manuel I and indulge in the renowned pastries!
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Next, we head to Regaleira Estate to learn about its originator, António Carvalho Monteiro. This allows you the freedom to explore the impressive gardens teeming with caves, waterfalls, and concealed tunnels that harbor free masonry secrets
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We then ascend the mountain and savor the forest (where we can pause for a quaint picnic) and halt at a spectacular viewpoint for Pena Palace, a symbol of the Romantic age
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Our journey continues to ‘Cabo da Roca,’ the farthest western point of Europe, where we can appreciate the Ocean and its cliffs!
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The return to Lisbon takes us along the Portuguese ‘Riviera’ (a must-see in Lisbon!) and we part ways sharing the numerous tales we’ve exchanged!
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
Location
Av. da Liberdade 9
Avenida da Liberdade
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Maria_k
Sep 25, 2023
Beyond Awesome 👍 - The Sintra tour was 👍 awesome...our tour guide was so knowledgeable, professional, and very friendly... I recommend Sintra Stories anytime.
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235munt
Jun 15, 2023
Sintra Day trip - Mariana was our guide, she was punctual and patient. Our trip to Sintra was customized to the way we want. She offered us suggestions and arranged it perfectly so we made to all the places we want and not having to wait for so long in each one. She is very knowledgeable about the city and passionate about what she does and that means everything. Great company to be in the business, you should book with her.
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Mark
May 1, 2023
Great tour of Sintra with Mariana - The trip with Mariana was fantastic! The town of Sintra was terrific in its own right, but Mariana made it even more special with her wonderful insights and obvious love of the area. She delighted us with childhood stories of her exploration of the area as well as being extremely knowledgeable about the history, geology, politics and general dynamics of Sintra. She answered every question we asked without hesitation and it all made for a truly wonderful day. Highly recommended!
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Lydie_l
Aug 16, 2020
Gréât tour in Sintra - Excellent tour, We learnt a lot about Portugal and Sintra and really enjoy the day. Thank you so much to Thomas who shared with generosity and kindness his deep knowledge.
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Fra_chem
Nov 26, 2019
Great Sintra tour - Booked the Sintra story telling tour with two friends and we really loved it. Cannot recommend this tour enough. Had a nice visit to the town of Sintra with some awesome story telling.
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Ryan
Jun 15, 2018
Sintra Tour - I had a great time with Dinis on the Sintra Tour. He is a very personable guy and you can tell through his stories that he is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of Portugal.The tour gives a perfect view of all the important spots in Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Guincho and Cascais. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lisbon, as you are able to see so many amazing places that you wouldn’t be able to access otherwise. It is different from the other mainstream tours offered in Lisbon, as it offers a unique perspective and it feels like you are visiting these spots with a friend rather than a business.
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012s
Jun 13, 2018
Wonderful, memorable tour of some of Portugal's gems - My partner and I decided to do the Portugal stories tour because we had a short amount of time and wanted to make the most of Lisbon and the surrounding areas. We were going to do Sintra and Caiscais solo by train. But we felt really lucky to have stumbled on the Portugal Stories Tour of Lisbon. Dinis was our guide and he made our tour of Sintra and Caiscais so memorable. Dinis was entertaining, engaging and informative. He had interesting facts about the Quarteira da Regaleira and the Palace of Pena which unfortunately we could't see in the mist on that day. Nevertheless it was very special to be up so high and look down on the forests below. Dinis was very sensitive to what we wanted to do too and allowed us to plan our breaks for a snack and lunch. He didn't rush us at all. All in all, I'd recommend Dinis's Portugal tours highly. You shouldn't leave Portugal without doing Dinis's tour, otherwise you'll live to regret it!
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