Sintra Romance and Mystery Private Tour
Step into a fairy tale in Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site where Romanticism comes to life. Begin by exploring the heart of the town, the Sintra National Palace, recognized by its iconic conical chimneys and century-old royal history.
- 8 hours
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Step into a fairy tale in Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site where Romanticism comes to life. Begin by exploring the heart of the town, the Sintra National Palace, recognized by its iconic conical chimneys and century-old royal history. Wander through the mystical Quinta da Regaleira, a philosophical park filled with hidden tunnels, alchemical symbols, and the breathtaking Initiation Well. Finally, lose yourself in the exotic beauty of the Park and Palace of Monserrate, a masterpiece blending Gothic, Indian, and Moorish styles surrounded by lush, botanical gardens. A journey through history, nature, and mystery awaits in this magical Portuguese oasis.
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Included
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi - WiFi on board
- Private Premium Luxury vehicle with Professional English speaking chauffeur
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- Tickets / Meals (2)
Tips
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please keep in mind that this is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
- The information of the places or monuments to be visited on this tour are merely indications of places of interest, which may or may not be visited during the trip.
- The driver can extend the hours of the tour in agreement with the customer, and charge any extras that are not included in this tour.
- Please advise at time of booking if there is any guest disabled or with limited walking, so we can adjust the itinerary.
Route
- 1
Lisbon District
Pick-up at your hotel, airport, or chosen address in Lisbon in a premium vehicle . Begin your journey with one of Portugal’s most iconic landmarks.
- 2
National Palace of Pena
The fantastic Palácio da Pena is one of the best examples of 19th-century Romantic revivalism in Portugal. Situated at the top of the Monte da Pena, the palace was built on the site of an old monastery belonging to the Order of St. Jerome. It was the fruit of the imagination of Dom Fernando of Saxe Coburg-Gotha, who married the queen Dona Maria II in 1836. After falling in love with Sintra, he decided to buy the convent and the surrounding land to build a summer palace for the royal family. The king consort adopted Portuguese architectural and decorative forms for the palace, which he built according to the revivalist taste (neo-Gothic, neo-Manueline, neo-Islamic, neo-Renaissance), and, in the surrounding area, he decided to make a magnificent woodland park in the English style, with a wide variety of exotic tree species.
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Centro Historico de Sintra
A beautiful town at the foot of the mountain range of the same name, its unique characteristics have led UNESCO to classify it as a World heritage site. It was even necessary to create a special category for the purpose – that of “cultural landscape” – taking into account its natural riches as well as the historic buildings in the town and mountains. Endowed with luxuriant vegetation, the mountains are part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
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Quinta da Regaleira
Very close to the historic centre of Sintra is Quinta Regaleira, one of the town’s most enigmatic sights. The palace of Quinta da Regaleira was built in the early 20th century by the millionaire António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), who managed to realise one of his dreams here with the help of the scenographic architect Luigi Manini (1848-1936). Surrounded by lush green vegetation, the Palácio da Regaleira is a fascinating discovery. The palace was built in a Romantic revivalist style, in an imitation of Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance architectural and decorative forms, mixed with a mythical and esoteric symbolism. A special mention is reserved for the Capela da Santíssima Trindade (Chapel of the Holy Trinity), where visitors can descend via a spiral staircase into the crypt to discover the monumental initiation well that, at the bottom, leads via a grotto to a surprising lake hidden in the middle of the gardens.
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Parque e Palacio de Monserrate
An hidden gem of Sintra, Monserrate Palace in Sintra is a Romanticist masterpiece. Built in 1540 as a chapel, it was transformed in 1790 into a neo-Gothic house. Its golden age began in 1856 when English millionaire Sir Francis Cook built the current palace, blending Gothic, Indian, and Moorish styles. Surrounded by a botanical garden with 3,000 exotic species, it became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. Today, it stands as one of Portugal’s most eclectic and beautiful examples of 19th-century art.
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Any Hotel or Adress in Lisbon District