Monuments tour in Sintra from Lisbon - Private Tour
Sintra, Portugal
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 8 hours
Sintra, the capital of romanticism, is one of the most picturesque and beautiful villages of Portugal. The monuments have a grand architecture full of stories and unravelling mysteries. Gardens, centenary trees and ancient palaces in a truly unique environment await you – Tickets for all 4 Monuments are included in this tour!
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Sintra, the capital of romanticism, is one of the most picturesque and beautiful villages of Portugal. The monuments have a grand architecture full of stories and unravelling mysteries. Gardens, centenary trees and ancient palaces in a truly unique environment await you – Tickets for all 4 Monuments are included in this tour!The first Stop is the Moorish Castle where the construction of the first sections of its wall dates from the 8th and 9th century. From the castle, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole region. It can’t be missed!
The next stop is the Pena Palace where you can admire a mix of architectural styles in the interior as well as in the exterior. The Pena Palace is one of the best examples of Romanticism from the 19th century. Make sure to have your camera ready to capture the fantastic landscape surrounding the Palace.
Next, Visit to the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets.
The Sintra National Palace -This palace is located in the center of Sintra, for that reason it is called the Town Palace. Its most notable external feature is the two massive chimneys that protrude from the kitchens and that became Sintra's icon. Inside, can be visited wonderful ostentatiously decorated rooms. It is the best preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal and it is the Portuguese nobility's favorite, being a highly recommended attraction when visiting Sintra.
Quinta da Regaleira, located in the historic center, is a special place. Built in the early 20th century in the middle of a dense forest, surrounded by luscious gardens, lakes, grottoes and enigmatic constructions, it is the result of the romantic, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline ideals and of the magical and mythical dreams of its owner. The Regaleira Estate is a place to be felt.
The next stop is the Pena Palace where you can admire a mix of architectural styles in the interior as well as in the exterior. The Pena Palace is one of the best examples of Romanticism from the 19th century. Make sure to have your camera ready to capture the fantastic landscape surrounding the Palace.
Next, Visit to the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover the picturesque streets.
The Sintra National Palace -This palace is located in the center of Sintra, for that reason it is called the Town Palace. Its most notable external feature is the two massive chimneys that protrude from the kitchens and that became Sintra's icon. Inside, can be visited wonderful ostentatiously decorated rooms. It is the best preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal and it is the Portuguese nobility's favorite, being a highly recommended attraction when visiting Sintra.
Quinta da Regaleira, located in the historic center, is a special place. Built in the early 20th century in the middle of a dense forest, surrounded by luscious gardens, lakes, grottoes and enigmatic constructions, it is the result of the romantic, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline ideals and of the magical and mythical dreams of its owner. The Regaleira Estate is a place to be felt.
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