The magnificent village of Sintra is all magical and full of splendor – a romantic kingdom where majestic palaces, a fairytale castle, royal estates and fascinating mansions emerge amidst lush hills and forests.
PICKUP: Any location in Lisbon and surroundings
DROPOFF: Any location in Lisbon and surroundings
Wi-Fi, comfort pack with water and amenities.
Price valid for reservations of more than 2 people.
We started the Tour through the Palace of Queluz. It is an 18th century palace and was built as a summer retreat for D. Pedro de Bragança, who would later become husband and king consort to his niece, Queen D. Maria I of Portugal. Stop to take pictures.
We continue with the Tour through the historic center of SINTRA where you can see the wonderful old streets and take pictures at the NATIONAL PALACE of Sintra
Then we will discover the Pena Palace, the most extravagant Portuguese Palace built on a rock 500m above Altitude, dominating the entire coast to Lisbon. Arab architecture, and Manueline, present in this palace, give life to the purest Portuguese romantic style.
Snaking along one of the peaks of the mountain, stands the Castelo dos Mouros, which dates back to the 8th-19th centuries and is a testament to Portugal’s past. Conquered by King D. Afonso Henriques in 1147 and restored by order of King D. Fernando II in 1839, this colossal military structure has been preserved over time. Observe the austere towers, the original cistern and the castle’s extraordinary battlements, from where you can admire wonderful panoramic views over the city.
This beautiful park, located in the heart of Sintra, was built by Portuguese millionaire António Augusto Carvalho at the beginning of the 20th century and is considered “an architectural dream come true”. Designed by Italian visionary architect Luigi Manini, this place, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is distinguished by the fusion of Gothic, Manueline and Neoclassical elements. It has a beautiful chapel, many gardens and elegant lakes. One of its most intriguing features is the spiral staircase – a series of steps that will take you to an area of mysterious caves and caves.