Private, Sintra Small Group Tour, Pena Palace, Roca and Cascais

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Itinéraire

1. 1

   Pena National Palace

   Visit to the Pena Palace terraces and Park, one of the best representations of 19th century Romanticism in Europe. Being the second-highest point in the Serra de Sintra (over 500m above sea level), it will amaze you with its unique architecture and spectacular views. King Ferdinand II - the king-artist - fell in love with Sintra, and following the purchase of the property, decided to build a unique castle and park, with 500 plant species from all corners of the world. The palace incorporates Manueline and Moorish architectural influences, that together will give you an atmosphere of “a thousand and one nights” - an unforgettable experience. Tickets (included) for you to enjoy a guided tour of the Pena terraces, garden & park, with access to all main exterior palace viewpoints (only not seeing rooms interior) .

   1 h 50 min•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Sintra

   In the center of Sintra you can either stay in the village, view the National Palace or walk to visit Regaleira (tickets not included). Also, a great option is to stay, and enjoy the wonders of this beautiful medieval little town, walking the narrow streets, feel the local atmosphere and then grab a coffee and try local pastry "Travesseiro".

   30 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   Sintra National Palace

   Sintra National Palace is one of the most important royal palaces from the 12th century, built by the moors initially, and later further developed and expanded during different monarchs' reign. This was one of the most important political centers, during the discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries. It has the most relevant moorish ceramic tiles collection in Portugal.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   Quinta da Regaleira

   Regaleira is a 19th century Villa, known as Palácio da Regaleira. Located in the center of Sintra, it was bought by a Portuguese businessman who was fascinated by secret orders such as Freemasonry and the Templars. Regaleira was transformed into a palace surrounded by gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic constructions, symbolic places, typical of secret societies and rituals. A unique monument influenced by Romantic, Neo-Gothic and Manueline architecture. To visit Quinta da Regaleira, please book as it gets sold out in advance. Book 11h30 slot, on the official shop: regaleira by blueticket . In case you cannot book, visit will not be possible, but you can still pass-by and see the exterior.

   1 h 40 min•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

5. 5

   Cabo da Roca

   We will stop at Cabo Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. After your Sintra's visit, you will stop here to take pictures, get a bit of fresh air, and relax.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

6. 6

   Castelo de São Jorge

   Cascais will amaze you, with its mix of a little fishing village, together with the sophistication of a place where kings and queens would spend part of their summer. Time to relax and enjoy the views

   1 h 50 min•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

7. 7

   Estoril

   A quick view of Estoril, where kings were living and spies would come to meet during World War II. Fancy James Bond? You will know a bit of history also.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

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Prise en charge

• Tout le monde est pris en charge
• 363 hôtels desservis
• Vous pouvez demander une autre adresse
• L'organisateur vous contacte pour la prise en charge
• La prise en charge commence 10 min avant le départ

À savoir avant de partir

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Good to skip lines
• Includes ticket to visit Pena Palace terraces & park (enjoy palace history, viewpoints, terraces, only not entering rooms)
• Regaleira is not included - if you wish to visit, please book for 11h30 on regaleira by blueticket. It will be sold out in advance, and in that case you cannot visit the interior
• Tours can be bilingual (although rarely, could be operated in 2 languages)
• Not suitable for travellers with limited mobility
• LGBTIQ+ friendly
• Sintra is often rainy / foggy or colder than Lisbon, particularly early morning, so please check forecast
• Tour will go ahead even under rainy conditions, always ensuring everyone's safety
• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as we will walk at some of the sites to visit
• We will have regular comfort stops, but recommend bringing a bottle of water
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Pick-up time: 07:40 – City centre / downtown hotels 07:50 – Uptown hotels (where parking is available) In some areas with traffic restrictions, a short walk to a nearby meeting point may be required. The exact pick-up location will be confirmed after booking. Please join us early, to avoid traffic: If you are delayed by more than 5 minutes at pick-up, at a meeting point, or during any stop, the tour will continue with the group. In this case, you will need to arrange a taxi to rejoin the group at the next stop. ℹ️ Please note: Quinta Regaleira is not included - if you wish to visit, book the 11h30 slot, a minimum of 72h before as it will be sold out soon. In case it is sold out for 11h30, you will not be able to visit the interior. Official store: regaleira by blueticket ℹ️ Guiding information: Guided explanations are provided outside the palaces, due to monument access restrictions. Full historical context is given before entry, with debriefs after the visit ℹ️ ℹ️ Lunch - your guide will confirm where we will stop for you to enjoy lunch (meals not included; stop can be Sintra or Cascais, depending on the itinerary of the day)

Annulation et remboursement

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si la météo l'exige
• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si trop peu de participants