And what is Quinta da Regaleira? They are gardens and a palace that we find in the heart of the Sintra Park. It was built in the twentieth century with a clear slogan: that the palace had all the artistic movements of the time. For this, Luigi Manini, the architect who was in charge of the work, traveled throughout Europe and on his return he brought back the Manueline, neo-Gothic and mythological ideas he had found. As we shall see, mysteries were also built here, one of the most unique being the so-called Initiatory Well of Sintra, a well that, it is said, was used by the Freemasons!
We will go down to Sintra where we will have free time for lunch. We will share with our guide the best ideas for eating in Sintra. Not only will he tell us the best proposals, adapted to all tastes, but he will also tell us which dishes of the Portuguese gastronomy and of the area we can not miss!
The itinerary of this tour includes transportation to Pena Palace; however, admission tickets to the palace are not included in this option. Please note that the itinerary may be subject to changes due to operational requirements or circumstances beyond our control.
Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Europe, located on the rugged coast of Portugal. Standing atop dramatic cliffs that rise over 140 meters above the Atlantic Ocean, it offers breathtaking panoramic views and a sense of awe at nature’s power. Marked by a lighthouse and a stone monument, it’s a popular stop for travelers seeking stunning scenery and a symbolic spot where the land meets the endless sea.
We will end our day with a panoramic tour along the Atlantic coast to contemplate its beautiful white sandy beaches. Cascais has always been linked to the royalty of Portugal, who spent their summers here since the nineteenth century, and to the most important landmarks of the country, largely due to its strategic position.
Old dirty bus with the aircondition not working ok. It was an awful trip. A big thank you to our guide Miguel. He was amazing and helpful which saved the day
Our guide was funny and very knowledgeable about the history. We had enough time to explore all 3 sites we visited.
Excellent tour, beautiful country, very scenic, knowledgeable guides. Pace was good for all ages. Gonzales was superb.
An interesting day, we first stopped in Sintra and walked up to Quinta de Regaleira which is fascinating and photogenic. After time to eat in Sintra we took a small coach to Palace of Pena. Be warned this day involves plenty of walking on steep up and down cobble stones, chose your footwear accordingly. Lastly we stopped at Cape Roca the western most point of mainland Europe. Edwarda and Miguel were both brilliant. A really good day and value for money considering everything involved
We did not get what we paid for. Our excursion wad supposed to be Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira and Cascais. What we got was Pena Palace, Quinta de Regsleira and Cabo de Roca. Cabo de Roca was a complete waste of time. It was 45 minutes further away from Lisbon and we got to spend 35 minutes there. Of which 20 minutes was standing in line for the bathroom. Would have rather went to the scenic town of Cascais which was on our way back to Lisbon and what we paid for. Outside of those major issues, our tour guides were amazing. I would just be cautious of a bait and switch tour from this company.
Wonderful balance of activities. Our guide Francisco was exceptional: well informed and engaging with a lovely sense of humor!
The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. Robinson was our main guide. He assisted us ro buy tickets ro a part of our tour that wasn't included and i am glad. Pena palace and gardens were amazing! It's a great day out with lots to see. It was our favorite part of our trip to Lisbon.
Best tour! Guide was knowledgeable, kind & patient. Do not miss this tour. A must do tour in Lisbon. Lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes.
Organized and our guides were amazing! They were full of information and recommendations, we never felt rushed, and they were so kind and personable. Even though it poured on us at Pena Palace, we still had a wonderful time on this tour. Best way to see all the big sites in 1 day.
My adult son and I took the Sintra Excursion. We were extremely pleased with our choice. We found both both palaces to be enchanting and just a fascinating bit different than other palaces/castles we’ve visited in Europe. There is a decent bit of uphill walking involved, but our guide, Maria, encouraged people to set their own pace and took well timed rest stops. In addition, the most strenuous part of the walk has an option to ride a bus for just $3. . Speaking of Maria, she is a very engaging guide with a great sense of humor ! She is very organized, kept everyone together, and shared loads of interesting background and info on the things we were seeing. The tour strikes a excellent balance between being a “guided” tour, yet also allowing some “free time” to explore on your own. Don’t be concerned about the group size, because they break the group down into smaller segments of 12 to 20 based on the language you speak. Each small segment has their own guide for a more personal experience. This is the tour you want to Sintra !
We had a great time even though the weather did not cooperate. Isabel was wonderful. She was full of information and has great knowledge of the history of the place as well as the country. She made the trip fun in spite of the pouring rain. She speaks well and loud enough for everyone to hear and understand. To top it all she’s funny.
The castle and the quaint town it is located in was amazing. We were able to meander around. It was an all day event and you will return tired, but please do yourselves a favor and book this trip! The area is beautiful! The only draw back was the day before the tours were rained out, so our day was double booked with lots of people. Also we got to see Casais, a beach town that was hosting the Ironman event at the time.
Pena palace was beautiful and the tour guides gave a wonderful narrative of the history surrounding it, and the Portugese Royalty that lived there.
The excursion to Sintra was great! It was perfectly timed with enough time to see Regaleira, Pena Palace and Caiscais. It is worth the money. The bus was clean and comfortable and Pedro the tour guide was absolutely fantastic! J can’t say enough about all tge information, knowledge and history I learned from Pedro on this tour. Not to mention his wonderful, friendly and personable disposition. I am so so grateful to have had the beat tour guide! Thank you, Pedro!
My cousin and I enjoyed a wonderful day trip out to Sintra with our tour guide (Alexandra) and bus driver (Lourdes). The two stops in Sintra were absolutely magical. We explored both stops at a reasonable pace, were given an appropriate level of information by our guide, and were afforded plenty of time for independent exploration. We also loved the brief stop in Cascais on the drive back to Lisbon, as we were able to quickly check out the “beach” scene and enjoy a gelato from Santana’s. This day trip was a highlight of our time in Lisbon!
Maria added great insight to the history of the tour highlights. I learned a lot while having free time to explore and take pictures. Went to Quinta da Regaleira first. Then enjoyed free time in the village of Sintra. Then we headed to Pena Palace. And then Cascais for free time. Great full day!
An impressive experience without a doubt!! Our guide Caterina is a 10, not an 11!!! Super fun, attentive, approachable, motivated!! She has made us have a great day; it shows that she has knowledge of her country and enjoys and shares it wonderfully. The visits are super interesting; they explain all the curiosities and important facts of each location. From minute 0, they introduce you to the journey, and you do not want the day to end. This is how traveling should be!!
I took my ticket for 1:30 pm. Unfortunately because of the bus and traffic plus the queue I arrived 1h15 after my arrival time and was refused entry. I was ready to wait for the next slot but I always had the right to refuse. No refund more of that. I find it disrespectful and really petty! Especially since nothing is explained either on the site or how the tail works. I have a very bad memory of it really it is not commercial at all!
The guide very documented and friendly. I loved the visit to the Quinta da Regaleira and the exteriors and interior of the Palacio da Pena. I recommend the visit!
La guida, Pedro, è stata eccezionale! Il servizio bus puntuale e pulito. Consigliato sia per piccoli gruppi che per coppie, ma anche solo-travelers
Quelle belle découverte, vraiment une magnifique journée. Notre guide était interessant, cultivé et respectueux.
Magnifique journée, notre guide Maria est super, toujours avec le beau sourire, enjouée et à l'écoute. Elle connais très bien son histoire. Je le recommande fortement. Merci!
Excursión muy recomendable pero prepárense para subir muchas cuestas. Nuestro bus no funcionaba el aire acondicionado.
La beauté de SIntra avec palais de Pena et Quinta de la Regaleira superbe châteaux à voir. Visite plein de richesses historiques. 0
La vista del palacio es inigualable, Cascais es muy bella, la Quinta da Regaleira con ese fozo es increible. Muy bien explicado todo por el guía.
Una experiencia muy bonita con dos guías muy agradables. En todo momento se preocupaban del grupo y nos acompañaban
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