A stroll in Sintra is a true historical treasure, from where you can find historical vestiges of the Bronze Age to the deviant seasons of the History of Portugal.
*Please note:
An half day tour does not offer the same itinerary experience as a full day;
A 4/5 hour route includes driving through the main city attractions, with only one stop allowed, depending on the waiting queue.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ WiFi on board
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Private tour
✔ Bottled water
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Tickets
Pickup Locations
1. HI Oeiras – Pousada de Juventude
2. Hotel Real Oeiras
3. Hotel Solar Palmeiras
4. Vila Gale Collection Palacio dos Arcos
5. Lagoas Park Hotel
6. Quinta da Fonte Nova
7. Vinha da Quinta
8. Pousada Palacio de Queluz
9. Sintra Boutique Hotel
10. Vila Gale Sintra
11. Sintra Bliss House
12. NH Sintra Centro
13. Casal das Giestas
14. Hotel Sintra Jardim
15. Central Palace Hotel
16. Valverde Sintra Palacio De Seteais
17. ibis Lisboa Sintra
18. Lawrence's Hotel
19. Hotel Nova Sintra
20. Pestana Sintra Golf
Additional Info: We seek our customers throughout the Lisbon region (Sintra and Cascais).
We also pick up our guests at their accommodation, train station, and any other destinations on agreement.
Itinerary
1
Castelo dos Mouros
Moorish Castle – Sintra
Monuments
Skirting two Sintra mountain ranges, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the Peninsula - the eighth century.
After many attempts, was finally taken by Dom Afonso Henriques first king of Portugal in 1147, and was built the first Christian Chapel of the city, dedicated to St. Peter of Penaferrim.
In the romantic period, in 1860, the walls were restored under the supervision of Dom Fernando II, husband of Dona Maria II, who wooded the surrounding areas, and gave a new dignity to the ancient medieval ruins. Noteworthy is the Moorish Cistern inside and the so-called Royal Tower.
Located about 3.5 km from the historic center of Sintra.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Park and National Palace of Pena
Park and National Palace of Pena
Museums and Palaces
Pena National Palace
Visit the fantastic Pena Palace exponent of 19th century Romanticism in PortugalSet on the top of Monte da Pena, the palace was built on the site of a former monastery. Built by D. Fernando de Saxe Coburg-Gotha, who married Queen Dona Maria II in 1836. After falling in love with Sintra, he decided to buy the convent and surrounding lands to build a summer palace for the royal family.
A restaurant has been installed in one of the palace wings, with a terrace offering a beautiful panoramic view over the Sintra Mountains and the coast.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Centro Historico de Sintra
Historic Center
Sintra village from the municipal heritage to the world heritage, properly classified by UNESCO, visit the historical center of the romantic village of Sintra, many buildings and remains of various periods and cultural movements remain.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Quinta da Regaleira
Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
Museums and Palaces
Very close to the historic center of Sintra is Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most enigmatic sights of Sintra.
Quinta da Regaleira was built in the early twentieth century by millionaire Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), who managed to realize one of his dreams here with the help of scenographic architect Luigi Manini (1848-1936). Surrounded by lush greenery, Palácio da Regaleira is a fascinating discovery.
The palace was built in a romantic revivalist style, imitating Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance architectural and decorative forms, mixed with mythical and esoteric symbolism.
A special mention is reserved for the Holy Trinity Chapel, where visitors can take a spiral staircase down to the crypt to discover the monumental initiation pit that, deep down, leads through a cave to an amazing lake hidden in the middle of the gardens. .
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Dress code is smart casual
