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Sintra Historical Tour

Sintra is a True Fairy Tale!The village of Sintra is 30 km from Lisbon offers a preview of the Paradise. The micro-climate there, guarantees a permanent freshness to the village and the growth of lush vegetation, making this a mysterious and deeply romantic place. Duration: 1 Day (approx.)
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We started the tour with a visit to the National Palace of Sintra, which began in the 15th century with medieval, Gothic, Renaissance and romantic architecture. The Sintra National Palace was a stronghold of the Portuguese Royal Family until the year 1910.

We follow a small walk through the Historic Center of Sintra where you can see the wonderful old streets and take several photos.

We continue the tour with a visit to Quinta da Regaleira, built between 1904 and 1910, based on the imagination of its owner, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, and the architect responsible for the project, the Italian Luigi Maninicom. Location in the historic center of the village. It has an architecture that refers to the environments of the monarchy, with a romantic structure, surrounded by gardens, caves, lakes, and enigmatic buildings that bring out the Gothic and Renaissance.

Shortly after lunch at one of our partner restaurants(Menu of the Day) will be served traditional Portuguese food.(included in the value of the Tour)

After lunch, we visit Castelo dos Mouros, also known as Sintra Castle, a fortification built around the 10th century after the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, and expanded after the Christian reconquest. Whoever has the opportunity to know this peculiar architecture, located between cliffs and cliffs, will be contemplated with a privileged view that goes to the Atlantic Ocean.

Then we will discover the Pena Palace, the most extravagant Portuguese Palace built on a cliff dominating the entire coast to Lisbon. The Palace is so vastly divine that in 2007 it was considered one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Still, it characterizes itself like the first palace of Europe to have the style of architecture coming from Romanticism. Point to visit: Main Entrance of the Royal Family, Queen D. Amelia’s Chambers, Queen’s Terrace, Noble Hall, Chapel.

We continue the visit to the Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla that are located to the west of the Pena Palace. It has an eclectic decor mixed with murals, tiles and corks. Outside there is a vegetation rich in botanical species. What will you visit: Valley of the Lakes, Aviary, Countess Feeder, Gardener’s House, Chalet Stones.

Lastly, a small snack will be served at “A Piriquita” Pastry, where you will taste the famous Pasteis de Sintra. The house was founded in 1862, about 160 years ago. In the 1940s, while much of the World was shattered, a new treasure was born in Sintra. Constância Luísa Cunha, the founder’s daughter, developed the Pillow, a cake filled with sweet egg and with an almond-shaped touch, but with the secret so well kept that only the direct family has access to the recipe of the filling. (included in the value of the Tour)

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- What To Expect

All Tours are full day. We're not running after the clock. We give you time to take a tour Tranquilo and without haste.
We try not to mix multiple languages ​​in the same Vehicle. It will be more productive for you and less tiring for the Guide. However in exceptional cases the tour can be done in more than one language
Tour schedules and tours are Flexible. The important thing is to provide a wonderful day and to respond to the wishes of tourists
The prices of Monuments Tickets are included in the Tour Amount so that Tourists can decide whether or not they would like to visit some of the Monuments.
Tours are made in 6/8-Place Vans with a guide. When the Group consists of more than 8 Persons, 2 Vans and 2 Guides will be made available. In case of necessity or unavailability of Vans.

- What Is Included

- Transportation in Tourist Transport;
- Guide Escort;
- Board service
- Travel insurance
- lunch and snack

- What Is Not Included

- Personal expenses
- Tickets in Monuments

- Transfers

At our Transfer service you will be picked up at the hotel, airport or other location from where you will start a leisurely sightseeing tour to your destination.
You will avoid the worries and exhaustion of managing your luggage, managing tickets, schedules, etc.
The comfort of our vehicles will provide you with a pleasant and very safe ride.
Independent air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
The areas covered are from Lisbon throughout Continental Portugal

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Price per person: 82.00 

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- Duration: 1 day
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