Embark on a guided tour of the enchanting world of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape. Discover its mystical history and explore its palaces, castle, and lush gardens.
- Sintra - Avoid the stress of traveling by public transport or a shared tour and choose the comfort and safety in the company of your private guide who will pick you up at your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with the Clean & Safe Seal guarantee.
About the Full-Day Tour SINTRA private and to your measure…
Your tour is private and was created from our experience in the visits to Sintra in recent years. In the meantime, the itinerary presented on the tour can be changed if you have a preference in choosing the monuments to visit or other Sintra attraction.
Duration of the trip from Lisbon to Sintra about 40min (30km).
- Park and National Palace of Pena - Pena National Palace, Located at the top of the Sintra mountains it was conceived by an artist king, D. Fernando II, the Pena Park and Palace are Portugal’s finest examples of 19th century Romanticism. Must stop for those visiting the romantic and mysterious Sintra Village. After visiting the Park and Pena Palace, composer Richard Strauss wrote: “Today is the happiest day of my life. It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve seen. This is the true Klingsor Garden – and there, up on high, is the Holy Grail Castle.”
- Centro Historico de Sintra - In the time between visits to the monuments, you can stroll through the narrow winding streets in the old town where you will find a variety of restaurants, shops with typical articles of the region.
- Casa Piriquita - Discover the famous “Piriquita” Tea House, known for its delicious regional pastry called “Travesseiros de Sintra”, a must for anyone visiting Sintra.
- Quinta da Regaleira - Palace and Quinta da Regaleira, historical and cultural monument that will dazzle you for its mysterious and passionate architecture. The Palace is surrounded by a lush forest full of plants and trees from all over the world, statues of the gods, labyrinthine caves, fountains, ponds and the spiral staircase of the dark initiatory well. Descending the Quinta da Regaleira Initiative Well is an experience you will not forget!
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Lisbon - It was a great day and it is time to return to your hotel in Lisbon. We hope to see you again soon on another visit to Portugal.
You will be able to choose a Drop-off location different from the Pick up one, provided it is in Lisbon.
See you soon!
- Private transportation for your comfort and convenience
- Complimentary bottled water to keep you hydrated
- Tasty snacks to enjoy during the journey
- In-vehicle air conditioning for a pleasant travel experience
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at Hotels and Accommodations in Lisbon
- Friendly and knowledgeable Driver/Guide at your service
- Food expenses
- Entrance tickets to monuments
- Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance
SINTRA: A Tale of Myth and Magic
Sintra recounts a story heavily seeped in Celtic lore, Roman conquest, Arab occupation, and the halcyon days of royalty that favored Sintra for extended retreats. We urge you to join us on a voyage through time and immerse yourself in the captivating realms of Sintra on a supervised journey.
Dive into the Magical, Verdant, and Mysterious SINTRA…
Esteemed as one of Portugal’s earliest settlements, Sintra is replete with enigma, enchantment, and spiritualism. Acknowledged by UNESCO as a Cultural Landscape – World Heritage site, it’s safe to assert, Sintra is decidedly unique in Portugal. Nuzzled at the base of the Sintra Mountains, enveloped by woods hailed from global quarters, it boasts a distinct microclimate. Do not find it odd if you discover fog-laden Sintra with a temperature cooler than Lisbon, despite its mere 30 km proximity.
We commence the journey from Lisbon, heading towards SINTRA: the Portuguese hamlet that bewitches all with its hill adorned with Palaces, Castles, and Manor Gardens.
- On your visit to Sintra, you will have time to visit two monuments that interest you the most, explore the village, and taste the “Travesseiros de Sintra”.
- Trip Itinerary Visit the Park and National Palace of Pena Visit the Village of Sintra Time to taste the delicious “Travesseiros de Sintra” at Piriquita Tea House. You can still choose one more monument to visit: Palace and Quinta da Regaleira; National Palace of Sintra; The Moorish Castle; Park and Palace of Monserrate; Convent of the Capuchos.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
