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A Day in Enchanting Sintra: Exploring Palaces, Castles, and Natural Beauty

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2 Oct 2023

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Embark on a captivating journey through Sintra, Portugal, as you visit the National Palace of Pena, Castelo dos Mouros, Quinta da Regaleira, the Initiation Well, and the breathtaking Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Discover the magic of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and immerse yourself in its rich history and stunning landscapes.

Trip to Sintra

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$47

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$ 2

National Palace of Pena

19th-century, Romanticist palace on a high rock & former monastery site, surrounded by parkland.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

16 - 23 min

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Directions

Castelo dos Mouros

Paths offering panoramic views encircle this cliff-top Moorish castle, built in the 10th century.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$9

20 - 30 min

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Directions

Quinta da Regaleira

Early 20th century-built palace & gardens with underground passages, a chapel & museum, plus events.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Initiation Well

Part of a historic estate, this ceremonial well features a spiral staircase into a tunnel system.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$8

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Sintra-Cascais Natural Park

Protected mountainside that slopes into the sea & is home to many species of rare flowers & animals.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $49 In total

Activities & Food:$47

Transport:$2