Lisbon Trip Overview
Sintra, the capital of romanticism, is one of the most picturesque and beautiful villages of Portugal. The monuments have a grand architecture full of stories and unraveling mysteries. Gardens, centenary trees and ancient palaces in a truly unique environment await you. In this Sintra tour you can also visit the westernmost point of Europe, Gincho’s dunes, and the mysterious Sintra Mountains. This is a must-do site in Portugal! Regaleira Palace Ticket included!
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Sintra, the capital of romanticism, is one of the most picturesque and beautiful villages of Portugal. The monuments have a grand architecture full of stories and unraveling mysteries. Gardens, centenary trees and ancient palaces in a truly unique environment await you. In this Sintra tour you can also visit the westernmost point of Europe, Gincho’s dunes, and the mysterious Sintra Mountains. This is a must-do site in Portugal! Regaleira Palace Ticket included!
Itinerary
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Stop At: National Palace of Queluz, Largo do Palacio, Queluz 2745-191 Portugal
Your first stop is the fantastic Palace of Queluz, built in the 18th Century, which was the official royal residence of the King D. Pedro IV of Portugal.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sintra, Sintra, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Visit the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels and shrines.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Quinta da Regaleira, Rua Barbosa do Bocage, Sintra 2710-567 Portugal
Your next stop is Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most amazing monuments of Sintra. Quinta da Regaleira is one of the most startling, magical and mysterious of the area. You will explore its tunnels, mazes and its riddles and symbols that are reminiscent of the mythology of Olympus, Virgil, Dante, Camões and of the Knights Templar Order. A place not to be missed! Ticket included!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castelo dos Mouros, Estrada da Pena Parque de Monserrate, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
Climb to the Moorish Castle where the construction of the first sections of its wall dates from the 8th and 9th century. From the castle, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole region.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Adega Regional de Colares, Alameda Coronel Linhares de Lima , 32, Colares 2705-351 Portugal
Stop in Colares in the cellars of Adega Regional de Colares to have a tasting of the best regional wines.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
Next, discover the most westerly point of continental Europe. From the cliff tops, enjoy the fantastic view of the beaches and the sea. From the road near the coast, you can gaze at the beaches and the beautiful towns of Estoril and Cascais.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Guincho Beach, Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais, Cascais Portugal
On the way back, you will have the chance to enjoy this unique beach with its famous dunes. The beach is a real sanctuary for surfing, windsurfing and kite-surfing.
Stop At: Cascais, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Of course you can’t leave without visiting the charming town of Cascais. This former fishing village used to be a royal getaway. Nowadays it is still one of the most attractive destinations for the Portuguese and foreign elite thanks to all that it has to offer including boutiques, restaurants, hotels, beaches and much more.
Duration: 20 minutes
