From Lisbon: Sintra Private Day Trip with Optional Pena Palace

Escape from Lisbon

Fancy an enchanting private tour to Sintra, starting with a comfortable, air-conditioned round-trip transfer from Lisbon? In a group of just 8, get individual attention and pursue all your curiosities.

Your adventure officially begins at the vividly painted Pena Palace, reminiscent of a fairy tale, where an optional guided tour lets you closely explore its drawbridge and clock tower. With 4 hours to explore Sintra's cultural treasures, you'll have the chance to cruise by the medieval Moorish Castle and the Town Palace house-museum. The region is a trove of historical wonders, featuring Roman-era bridges and megalithic monuments dating back to the 9th century BC, nestled in its scenic hills.

Itinerary

• Starting point: Praça da Figueira

• Pena Palace

Perched high atop Sintra Hills is this vividly colored Romanticist castle, visible all the way from Lisbon.

Activities: Photo stop, optional tickets and guided tour

• Sintra

An enchanting Portuguese town filled with unique architecture, landscapes, and prehistoric artifacts.

Activities: 4 hours free time

• End point: Praça Marquês de Pombal