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Enchanting Sintra: A 3-Day Adventure

Guilherme Viana

Guilherme Viana

4 Oct 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Sintra, Portugal, as we explore its majestic palaces, enchanting gardens, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Join us for an unforgettable 3-day itinerary filled with breathtaking sights and cultural delights.

Day 1
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$77

Piriquita
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
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
$20
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
$25
8 - 11 min

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Tascantiga
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$22
Day 2
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$65

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$ 8

Moinho
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
10 - 12 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
$30
26 - 32 min

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Initiation Well
Part of a historic estate, this ceremonial well features a spiral staircase into a tunnel system.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$15
12 - 18 min

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Piriquita II
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
Day 3
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$77

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$ 4

Queijadas da Sapa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
24 - 29 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
$35
16 - 23 min

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Castelo dos Mouros
Paths offering panoramic views encircle this cliff-top Moorish castle, built in the 10th century.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$18
21 - 32 min

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Bacalhau na Vila
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$12

Budget breakdown: $230 In total

Activities & Food:$219
Transport:$12