In the 19th century Sintra became the first centre of European Romantic architecture. Ferdinand II turned a ruined monastery into a castle where this new sensitivity was displayed in the use of Gothic, Egyptian, Moorish and Renaissance elements and in the creation of a park blending local and exotic species of trees. Other fine dwellings, built along the same lines in the surrounding serra , created a unique combination of parks and gardens which influenced the development of landscape architecture throughout Europe.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation via an air-conditioned van
- Lunch included
- Experienced driver/guide
- All vehicle fees covered (gas, tolls)
- Moorish Castle entry tickets
- All insurances and taxes included
- Gratuities
Take pleasure in a rewarding 9-hour private tour experience to Sintra, located 40km to the east of Lisbon. Sintra’s Cultural Landscape, a World Heritage Site, is a lavish ecosystem with both natural and cultural significance. Begin your tour by visiting the Moorish castle (1h), perched on a hill overlooking Sintra and Lisbon, before exploring the Pena Palace (2h), an epitome of 19th-century Romanticist architecture. Enjoy lunch while exploring Sintra’s historic town centre and pay a visit to the National Palace of Sintra. In the afternoon, make your way 5km west of Sintra to behold the Quinta da Regaleira (2h), a romantic architectural complex consisting of a Palace, Chapel, and gardens with grottos, also recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Conclude your day with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, stopping at Roca Cape, the westernmost point of mainland Portugal, before returning. The private tour includes a flexible pick-up (9am) and drop-off (6pm) service from your accommodations and covers the cost of tickets and lunch.
- Coronavirus Safety Measures - The safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services are always our priority. We are actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking steps to help keep our customers safe.
- We’re certified by the Official Tourism entity ‘Turismo de Portugal’ with the hygiene certification stamp ‘Clean & Safe’.
- For our safety, we operate only private tour and pick-up/drop-off all passengers. We clean and disinfect our vehicles every tour and we provide hand sanitizer and masks to our customers.
- Our guides are experienced professionals, courteous and drive defensive and safety with only one objective to ensure your safety and satisfaction.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
