Small Group: Full Day Sintra with Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira Tour with Hotel Pickup
Perched amid the green hills of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sintra stands as one of Portugal's most captivating destinations. This intimate small-group tour unlocks its greatest wonders, starting with a stop at Cabo da Roca, the dramatic westernmost point of Continental Europe, where towering cliffs plunge toward the Atlantic in a setting that has inspired poets and travelers for centuries. Quinta da Regaleira follows, a mysterious estate where hidden tunnels and lush gardens lead to the legendary Initiation Well. Free time in Sintra's historic center invites travelers to wander its charming streets and sample local delicacies such as travesseiros and queijadas.
The day builds to a stunning finale at Pena Palace, a brilliantly colorful 19th-century masterpiece of European romanticism set high in the mountains, where an expert guide brings the palace's gardens and royal history vividly to life.
Duration:
Approximately 10 hours
Start Time:
Pickups between 8:10 – 8:40am, depending on the location of your hotel. Exact pickup time will be confirmed directly to guests 1 day before
Inclusions:
Knowledgeable guide, hotel pickup in areas mentioned below, transportation, entrance to Quinta da Regaleira and Pena Palace Gardens, stop at Cabo da Roca
Exclusions:
Interior of the Pena Palace, meals and drinks, personal expenses, gratuities, anything not aforementioned
Meeting point:
Hotel lobby
Hotel pickup is only included for the following areas: Baixa-Chiado, Restauradores, Avenida da Liberdade, and Marquês de Pombal
Ending point:
Central Lisbon location (Martim Moniz Square)
Important Info:
– The order of stops may vary to enhance the overall experience.
– In the event of high forest fire risk, monument visits may be replaced by the Palace of Queluz and the National Palace of Sintra.
– In the event of a park authority strike, visits may be redirected to Cascais.
– The itinerary may be subject to change due to local circumstances.
– Tours are primarily conducted in English, but in some cases commentary may be delivered in one additional language.
– Not suitable for guests using wheelchairs, scooters, canes, walkers, or those with mobility difficulties.
– Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.
– Max pax per tour: 8
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