Sintra Stories by Portugal Stories

Itinerary
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Stop At: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal

We will start by visiting the old town, we will talk about the National Palace and have an introduction to Sintra in the context of Portugal's history.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Casa Piriquita, R. das Padarias 1/18, 2710-603 Sintra, Portugal

We will stop to taste the amazing cheesecake's of "Piriquita" and learn about its story between the couple who started it and the King of Portugal, D. Carlos !.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Lawrence's Hotel, R. Consiglieri Pedroso 38-40, 2710-550 Sintra, Portugal

On the way to Quinta da Regaleira we will pass on the oldest Hotel of the Iberic Peninsula while talking about the romantic movement and one of its most iconic characters, Lord Byron, who was a guest in the XVIII.

Stop At: Quinta da Regaleira, Rua Barbosa do Bocage, Sintra 2710-567 Portugal

You will then Visit the amazing Quinta da Regaleira and get to know the story of its creator, António Monteiro, and all the enigmatic philosophies behind its gardens, caves and amazing house.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Initiation Well, Rua Barbosa Du Bocage 9 Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra 2710-353 Portugal

Here you will find the Iconic Initiation well, leading to a network of underground tunels, where you lose and find yourself again on a journey from heaven to hell.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal

After exploring Regaleira, we will go back to the village and grab some sandwiches and a few snacks for a picnic and head to the mountain!

Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal

We will stop to see Pena Palace from a viewpoint and talk about the visionary of Sintra, D. Fernando II, King of Portugal.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sintra Mountains, N375, Sintra Portugal

We will then explore the mountains and the Forest of Sintra including its core, the Relic forest. Get in touch with nature and enjoy the amazing fresh breeze and the quietness of its surroundings.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal

We will go to the Western most point of continental Europe, Cabo da Roca, and enjoy the ocean its amazing cliffs.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Guincho Beach, Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais, Cascais Portugal

We will pass and make a brief stop at Guincho Beach on our way to Cascais

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Centro Historico de Cascais, Cascais Portugal

We will then pass through the old town of Cascais and see its bay and amazing coastline on our way back to Lisbon!

Duration: 20 minutes