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Enchanting Sintra: A Journey Through Time

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19 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating adventure through the mystical town of Sintra, where fairytale castles and hidden treasures await. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in local delicacies, and immerse yourself in the rich history and enchanting beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Trip to Sintra

Day 1Unveiling Hidden Gems: Casa dos Fofos de Belas, Queluz National Palace, and More
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$212

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$ 37

Casa dos Fofos de Belas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$25
11 - 14 min

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Queluz National Palace
Grand, 18th-century summer retreat & royal palace with ornate state rooms & gardens.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$56
18 - 22 min

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Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena
1600s gunpowder factory & warehouses, now a museum set in parkland with open-air concerts & dining.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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KomeKala
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$55
16 - 20 min

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Abakua Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$75
Day 2Royal Splendor and Secret Passages: Sintra National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
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$193

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$ 28

Piriquita
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Sintra National Palace
11th century Moorish palace with notable tile collection plus ornate courtyards & rooms.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$50
10 - 15 min

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Quinta da Regaleira
Early 20th century-built palace & gardens with underground passages, a chapel & museum, plus events.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$63
8 - 11 min

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Tascantiga
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
1 - 2 min

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Piriquita II
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
12 - 17 min

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Sintra Science Workshop
No time set
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Gardens of Parque da Pena
No time set
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Villa Sassetti
No time set
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Quinta da Ribafria
No time set
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Parques de Sintra-Monte da Lua (PSML)
No time set
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Free
Day 3A Whirlwind of Natural Beauty: Monserrate Park, Piriquita II, and More
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$205

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$ 19

Moinho
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
17 - 21 min

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Park and Palace of Monserrate
Ornate 19th-century mansion with Moorish, Gothic & Indian influences, set in botanical gardens.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
33 - 40 min

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Piriquita II
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
1 - 2 min

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Bacalhau na Vila
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$70
Day 4From Traditional Treats to Majestic Palaces: Queijadas da Sapa and National Palace of Pena
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$238

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$ 10

Queijadas da Sapa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
33 - 40 min

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National Palace of Pena
19th-century, Romanticist palace on a high rock & former monastery site, surrounded by parkland.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$88
21 - 32 min

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Bacalhau na Vila
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$70
8 - 11 min

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Café Saudade
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$35
6 - 9 min

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Fonte Mourisca
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $939 In total

Activities & Food:$847
Transport:$93