Enchanting Sintra: A 9-Day Adventure

Franklin Rocha

30 Sep 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Sintra, Portugal, exploring its stunning palaces, captivating history, and breathtaking landscapes. Join me as I discover the hidden gems and indulge in the local delicacies of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Sintra

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$35

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

16 - 23 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

Day 2

$43

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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24 - 29 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$35

Day 3

$32

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

10 - 15 min

Directions

11th century Moorish palace with notable tile collection plus ornate courtyards & rooms.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

Day 4

$31

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

13 - 16 min

Directions

Viewpoint looking out to sea, part of a national park, with a lighthouse housing a tourism office.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

Day 5

$45

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

19 - 28 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

1486 - 1784 min

Directions

Modern mall with high-street shops and department stores, plus food outlets and 12-screen cinema.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$37

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

8 - 10 min

Directions

Grand, 18th-century summer retreat & royal palace with ornate state rooms & gardens.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$23

Day 7

Day 8

$38

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

29 - 44 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$18

Day 9

Budget breakdown: $275 In total

Activities & Food:$260

Transport:$15