Sintra Trip Overview
Lisbon, our beloved Lisboa, city, port and most importantly the capital of Portugal – home to Fado music, maritime voyages and iconic colorful cobble streets, Lisboa has so many interesting facts and hidden secrets that you absolutely cannot miss out on!
One of the oldest capitals in Europe (older than Rome) and the fewest with both a river and coastline, blends traditional heritage and ancient history with innovation & cultural entertainment – we are here to guide you through it all!
A day trip packed with History, stories, the most interesting facts and curiosities and of course the best and most beautiful views. Lisbon’s calling for you, let’s conquer its 7 hills together.
Additional Info
* Duration: 6 to 7 hours
* Starts: Sintra, Portugal
* Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sintra, Central Portugal, Portugal
Lisbon, our beloved Lisboa, city, port and most importantly the capital of Portugal – home to Fado music, maritime voyages and iconic colorful cobble streets, Lisboa has so many interesting facts and hidden secrets that you absolutely cannot miss out on!
One of the oldest capitals in Europe (older than Rome) and the fewest with both a river and coastline, blends traditional heritage and ancient history with innovation & cultural entertainment – we are here to guide you through it all!
A day trip packed with History, stories, the most interesting facts and curiosities and of course the best and most beautiful views. Lisbon’s calling for you, let’s conquer its 7 hills together.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei, Praceta do Cristo Rei 27A Não é localizado em Lisboa e sim em Almada, Almada 2800-058 Portugal
After the morning pick-up from your accommodation, we will cross the iconic 25th of April Bridge to this amazing location for the first stop of your Tour! This viewing platform inspired by Rio de Janeiro’s (Brazil)Christ the redeemer, stairs upon the seven hills and across the Tejo river into the Atlantic ocean! And nothing better for starting your Tour than a panoramic breathtaking view of all the city you will later explore!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Belem, Belem, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
A hand full of sights in this area for you to gaze upon and take postcard-like pictures for later to remember! A location with as much beauty as stories to tell as every place you look, History made its mark:
a. Bélem’s Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries
b. Jeronimos Monastary
c. Pastel de Belem or Pastel de Nata
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
3- Travel past Lisbon’s narrow cobble streets and traditional century-old districts, where most of Portugal’s customs and antique traditions can be seen, full of history and culture, home to the well know FADO:
a. Praça do Comercio
b. Hilltop “Miradouro’s”– “Miradouro” is our word for viewpoint, there are many in Lisbon with the best 360º views of the city so get your camera ready!
c. Alfama & Bairro Alto
d. Sé Cathedral – Lisbon’s oldest cathedral
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1C, Lisbon 1100-053 Portugal
4- Take a break from our (wonder)van, and walk the roads of Lisbon’s Baixa Pombalina catching sight of its 15th-century extravagant architecture, ancient churches, local shops and traditions (like the “ginginha” liquor you will get the chance to try) and of course the tunes of history, stories, and interesting facts our capital has to offer!
Duration: 1 hour
