Sintra & Lisbon Walking Tour

Day 1: Arrival

Welcome to Sintra. Depending on the arrival time you might explore the delightful village of Sintra. You will sleep at Sintra Boutique Hotel.

Day 2: A Romantic Palace and a Charming Village

After a delicious breakfast you will be transferred to Monserrate Palace, a neo-gothic mansion revealing a brilliant example of the romantic period that left such an imprint in Sintra. Your hike will take place in the Sintra Natural Park on a constant up-and-down. This experience will be a perfect introduction to the atmosphere of Sintra village, where you can stroll around the historic center and discover little details, romantic corners and some of the very best regional pastry.

Sleep at Sintra Boutique Hotel (7km, + 450m).

Day 3: Beautiful Sintra

This day is reserved for exploring the hills above the village of Sintra, enjoying the vast architectural patrimony set on the mountain designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Start with the Moorish castle, then the fabulous Pena Palace with exuberant and exotic gardens and finish at Quinta da Regaleira with its luxurious parks. Today feel like a king or queen and end with an exquisite dinner at the village center.

Sleep at Sintra Boutique Hotel (6km, + 350m).

Day 4: Praia Grande to Azóia

After a delicious breakfast have a short transfer to Praia Grande where your hike will start. From here start your walk to Azóia along the Atlantic Coast. Hike your way past the beautiful beach of Adraga, which is a great option for lunch. The hike will continue by a wild and beautiful beach named Ursa close to Cabo da Roca. Go straight to Azóia, a charming little village with an amazing privileged view of the coast.Sleep at Quinta Vale da Roca (12km, + 400m).

Day 5: Peninha

Today start your hike from the hotel and emerge into a scenery over the cliffs, with the ocean stretching as far as your eyes can see. Find Cabo da Roca, Europe's mainland most western point, where you can see a beautiful lighthouse illuminating the coast since 1772. Go on into the heart of Sintra's forest and find the remarkable Capuchos Convent, built according to the philosophy of respect and harmony between humans and the divine. From up here you have a 360º view of Lisbon, Cascais, and Sintra’s coast . Sleep at Quinta Vale da Roca (12km, + 400m).

Day 6: Time to discover Lisboa 

A morning transfer will take you to Portugal’s capital, where you have the day free to visit the city. Explore the city and see the monuments that make this city so special.Sleep at Browns Boutique Hotel.

Day 7: another day to discover Lisboa

Discover the rest of Lisbon that you weren't able to see on the previous day. Buy a souvenir and visit an old fado house. Enjoy your last day in this beautiful country and vibrant city.Sleep at Browns Boutique Hotel.