Lisbon Trip Overview
Sintra considered UNESCO World Heritage among so many landscapes know the emblematic Pena Palace that stands on a craggy rock, which is the second highest point of the Serra de Sintra (above the palace is only Cruz Alta, at 528m altitude) . The Palace is located in the eastern part of Parque da Pena, which must be traveled to reach the steep ramp that Baron Eschwege built to access the castellated building. Marvel at the view of Portugal’s most westerly point, Cabo da Roca.
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* Duration: 5 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Sintra considered UNESCO World Heritage among so many landscapes know the emblematic Pena Palace that stands on a craggy rock, which is the second highest point of the Serra de Sintra (above the palace is only Cruz Alta, at 528m altitude) . The Palace is located in the eastern part of Parque da Pena, which must be traveled to reach the steep ramp that Baron Eschwege built to access the castellated building. Marvel at the view of Portugal’s most westerly point, Cabo da Roca.
We’re specialized in services and unique travels experiences in Portugal. Our experience is your garantee that we understand, meet and exceed your expectations. We invite you to experience the authenticity of a half day tour through Palacio da Pena & Cabo da Roca.
Where you will know the best of Portugal!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
The Park and the Pena Palace, located in the Serra de Sintra and the fruit of the creative genius of D. Fernando II, are the greatest exponent of 19th century Romanticism in Portugal, with architectural references of Manueline and Moorish influence. The Palace was built to be seen from anywhere in the Park, lush forest and gardens with over five hundred tree species from the four corners of the world.
Note: If access to the Pena National Palace is forbidden, the visit will be replaced by the Sintra National Palace.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal
Sintra’s historic center is an open-air museum full of magnificent treasures. The village of Sintra, at the base of the Sintra Mountains, was for a long time a royal sanctuary. Amidst its vast vegetation are incredible castles, palaces, gardens and farms.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of Portugal and Europe. Visitable, not to the extreme but to an area at an altitude of 140 m, this is one of Portugal’s best known capes and forms the western end of the Sintra Mountains, precipitating over the Atlantic Ocean.
Duration: 30 minutes
