SINTRA TOUR - ALL DAY
Sintra is one of those places full of magic and mystery where nature and man have combined in such a perfect symbiosis that UNESCO has classified it as a World Heritage Site.
Sintra is a picturesque Portuguese village, located in the center of the hills of the Serra de Sintra. This slightly cooler climate attracted the nobility and elite of Portugal, taking advantage of it to enhance the region's wealth by building exquisite palaces, extravagant residences and decorative gardens.
The variety of fascinating historical buildings and the beautiful landscapes have established Sintra as one of the best tourist destinations, as well as the most popular complementary trip from Lisbon.
It Includes
Highlights in Sintra
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UNESCO World Heritage since 1995
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Castelo dos Mouros, dazzling palaces (several), unique farms (Quinta da Regaleira) among many others
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Magical region full of splendor in the romantic realm
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Region surrounded by nature through magnificent landscapes, mountains and stunning beaches
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Unique and delicious regional pastry, standing out among many others "Queijadas da Sapa" and "Travesseiros da Piriquita"
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Notoriety about your excellent wines
REGARDING THE SINTRA TOUR
- PRIVATE AND AT YOUR OWN
You will enjoy a private tour that can be made as you wish or follow our suggestions, well-organized and scheduled according to your preferences and requirements.
- START AND END A PREVIOUSLY ARRANGED LOCATION
Fully availability to start and end the tour in a place previously chosen by you (Airport, Cruise Terminal, Hotel, etc), or other place of your preference.
- OUR GUARANTEE CLUBMASTER PREMIUM TOURS
Our driver / guide will join you along the journey and whenever possible or appropriate, will share stories, curiosities and experiences about the visited places and its historical background.
Tour highlights
- PALÁCIO NACIONAL DE QUELUZ (NATIONAL PALACE OF QUELUZ)
The National Palace of Queluz and its historic gardens are one of the most extraordinary examples of the harmonious connection between landscape and palatial architecture in Portugal.
- VILA DE SINTRA (VILLAGE OF SINTRA)
In the historic center of Sintra there are beautiful cobbled streets, filled with shops and traditional cafes, all around the Gothic style of the National Palace. Sintra has so much to offer to visitors.
- PRODUTOS LOCAIS E ARTESANATO (LOCAL PRODUCTS AND HANDICRAFTS)
Extensive and rich, the gastronomy of Sintra makes mouth water grow to anyone. In the sweets, the highlight will, inevitably, for the “queijadas” and “travesseiros” of Sintra.
In this tour through the historic center of Sintra, you will find several old houses that were converted into small shops; portraying the traditional trade.
- PALÁCIO DA PENA (PENA PALACE)
The National Palace of Pena is a romantic palace. The palace sits atop a hill above the village of Sintra and on a clear day can be easily seen from Lisbon and much of its metropolitan area. It is a national monument and is one of the main expressions of 19th century romanticism in the world.
- SERRA DE SINTRA (SINTRA'S MOUNTAIN)
As you climb up and "wrap yourself" in the hills, you'll still be able to appreciate features in the 19th century mansions, Fountains, Churches and Viewpoints with breathtaking views.
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CABO DA ROCA
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Considered the most western point of Europe, it is located on a cliff over 140 meters high with breathtaking views.
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Historical records point to the existence of a fort at Cabo da Roca in the 17th century that played an important role in the port of Lisbon, forming a defensive line along the coast, especially during the Peninsular Wars. Currently there are only traces, in addition to the lighthouse which remains an important point for navigation.
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CASCAIS/ESTORIL
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Cascais is a seaside resort in Portugal, just west of Lisbon. It is known for its sandy beaches and the bustling marina. The historic center houses the medieval Fortress of Our Lady of Light and the Citadel Palace, a former royal retreat.
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Estoril is frequented by elites and celebrities, being its charm undeniable. It has an enviable coastline and dream beaches, luxury hotels and an iconic casino.
Experiences and optional Visits
- QUINTA DA REGALEIRA
More than a tour, visiting the Quinta da Regaleira is traveling in an imaginary universe of symbols and metaphors. Here nothing is just what it seems, but always a sign of something more intense, transcendent, mysterious…
Quinta da Regaleira is one of the most surprising Sintra Palaces, built between 1904 and 1910, with its originality, standing out among innumerable details, such as the Álea dos Deuses, the Gate of the Guardians, the Initiation Well and the Underground Routes (the famous caves).
- PALÁCIO DE MONSERRATE
Near the historic center of Sintra stays one of the most beautiful architectural and landscape creations of Romanticism in Portugal: the Park and Palace of Monserrate, unique witnesses of the ecclesiastics of the 19th century.
- CASTELO DOS MOUROS
The Castelo dos Mouros allows to admire, along the paths of round, between cliffs and cliffs, a unique landscape that extends to the Atlantic Ocean. Overlooking the Serra de Sintra, with irregular configuration, it consists of a fortification built around the 10th century after the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, and expanded after the Christian reconquest.
- BOCA DO INFERNO
The visitor of Boca do Inferno, easily realizes the magnificence of the place. On days of more agitated sea it is possible to observe the beating of the waves by the rocks inside.
A kind of cave, which combines its natural beauty with the rough seas.
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