Full Day Tour to the Treasures of Sintra
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sintra, the enchanted village that seems to have come straight out of a fairy tale! We begin at the elegant Queluz Palace, known as the “Portuguese Versailles”, before heading up into the mountains and exploring the stunning Pena Palace, with its vibrant colours and breathtaking views. Walk along the ancient walls of the Castelo dos Mouros, feel the grandeur of the Sintra National Palace and discover the mysteries of Quinta da Regaleira, with its enigmatic gardens and iconic Poço Iniciatico. We continue to the exotic Monserrate Palace, a romantic jewel surrounded by lush gardens. Then we head to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe, where “the land ends and the sea begins”. Our journey ends with the Atlantic breeze at Guincho beach, a paradise for surfers and nature lovers, before relaxing in the elegant town of Cascais, where charm and tradition meet by the sea.
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Options
Tour to Sintra (4H) SEDAN
Transfer included
Duration: 4 hours
Not included
You can choose the monuments : You can choose the monuments you want in the 4 hour period.
Mercedes Benz E Class
Pickup included
What's included in Full Day Tour to the Treasures of Sintra
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Palacio Nacional e Jardins de QueluzPass-by Only
The Palácio Nacional de Queluz it's a palace of the XVIII century. It is one of the last large buildings in Rococo style erected in Europe, also marked by Baroque and Neoclassicism. The construction of the Palace began in 1747, with the architect Mateus Vicente de Oliveira. The palace was built as a summer retreat for D. Pedro de Bragança and Queen D. Maria I of Portugal. It served as a discreet place of incarceration for the Queen while her madness grew worse. In 1908 it became the property of the State and after a serious fire in 1934 the Palace was extensively restored. One of the wings of the Queluz Palace, the Pavilhão de Dona Maria, built between 1785 and 1792, is today an exclusive guest room fo foreign heads of state visiting Portugal.
Park and National Palace of Pena
The Palacio Nacional da Pena represents one of the main expressions of XIX century architectural Romanticism in the world. It was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 and on July 7, 2007 elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Its construction was during the reign of Joao II of Portugal. In the XVI century, Manuel I of Portugal ordered its reconstruction from scratch, but in the XVIII century a lightning strike destroyed the palace, damage that was aggravated by the earthquake of 1755. King-consort Fernando II of Portugal in 1838 decided to acquire the convent with the intention of making the building his future summer residence. After his death, the Palace became Portuguese national heritage, integrating the Crown's heritage. With the establishment of the Portuguese Republic, the palace was converted into a museum.
Chalet da Condessa D’EdlaPass-by Only
The Chalet it was built between 1864 and 1869 by King Fernando II and his second wife, Elise, Countess of Edla. It was conceived as a leisure retreat and built on the model of Alpine Chalets. The relationship between Fernando and Elise is considered one of the great love stories in Portuguese history as it caused a scandal because they wanted to get married, although she had a daughter with an unknown father, but in 1869 they managed to get married. After the fall of the Portuguese monarchy (1910), the Chalet was abandoned and in 1999 there was a fire that destroyed much of the interior of the chalet.
Inclusions
- Water bottle
- Private tour - 1 to 3 px in Luxury Sedan or 1 or 8 in Luxury Van
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Clean and disinfected vehicle
- Bilingual Guide
- Mobile phone charger for apple and android
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off (or other chosen location)
- Guided tours inside the monuments are not included
- Monument tickets are not included
- Food
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up and drop off at the Hotel or other location of your choice.
Meeting / End Points
- If the pick-up is made at the Hotel, we will meet you at the reception, and if it is at the Airport, we will be waiting for you in the arrivals area with a tablet with your name on it.
