1-Day Sintra Highlights Tour with Pena Palace and Monserrate
About This Tour
Discover magical Sintra, a lasting symbol of Portugal's Romantic period and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the exotic Pena Park and the magnificent Pena...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Lisbon, Serra de Sintra · Languages: English
Know before you go: Monument fees are not included. All tickets can be purchased on-site, and your guide will help you.; This tour involves considerable walking and is not advised for people with severe health conditions.; Meeting time: 08:00 AM. Starting time: 08:15 AM.
About Serra de Sintra
Serra de Sintra
Steeped in Roman legends and Iberian myths, peppered with Moorish castles and irresistible cathedral towns, the Serra de Sintra are one of Portugal’s real gems. Hit the mountains with a local guide.
What's Included
- Transportation from Lisbon and back
- Guided tour inside the monuments
Not Included
- Entrance fees to visit the monuments
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Sintra Highlights with Pena Palace, Regaleira and Monserrate
Start the tour by exploring the exotic Pena Park and the magnificent Pena Palace. This remarkable building features different decorative styles, symbols, and intriguing details, and it was once the royal family's official summer residence. Walk through Sintra's charming city center and stop by the decorative Quinta da Regaleira estate. Explore the initiation well, its many lakes and fountains, and the aquarium on its grounds. Spend your lunchtime strolling through the historic village. Enjoy a quick stop at local patisseries to try some of Sintra's well-known delicacies. Conclude your journey at the eclectic Monserrate Palace, a glorious estate that once served as a summer residence for the Portuguese court.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Foz Palace, Restauradores Square, Lisboa, Portugal · Tour start: Rua do Complexo Turístico de Lamelas, 1, 4870-110 Ribeira de Pena, Portugal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
