Spend a day exploring Sintra, an enchanting Portuguese town near Lisbon, with the convenience of a private driver. Known for its lush hills and rich history, Sintra features a stunning blend of Gothic, Moorish, and Manueline architecture. You can wander at your own pace through the colorful, UNESCO-recognized Pena Palace, a masterpiece of Romanticist architecture set on a prominent hilltop.
There is something for everyone here, from exploring Quinta da Regaleira, the Moorish Castle, and the Palace of Sintra to discovering cozy cafes and local artisan shops. The surrounding Sintra-Cascais Natural Park provides an idyllic setting for meandering walks to soak up scenic views. Your driver will ensure a stress-free trip, allowing you to immerse yourself in the ancient beauty of this historic town before your return to Lisbon.
Enjoy a stress-free route with total flexibility at your destination. Your driver provides suggestions based on your interests, helping you spend the day exactly how you want for an experience that's uniquely yours.
付费景点 Queluz Palace and Gardens、Sintra和Monsanto Forest Park 的入场/门票应单独购买,除非另有说明
餐食、小吃和小费不包括在内
起价 €50
私人团体 ride
每人
选择日期和旅行者
在出发时间前24小时内可免费取消。
适合 1-3 名旅行者的团体总价€150
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Queluz Palace and Gardens (拍照点)
我们将在这个完美的拍照地点停留片刻,拍下美景!
停留:15 分钟 - 不包含入场费
Wander around this enchanting town at your own pace, exploring the colorful Pena Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting Romanticist architecture and a prominent hilltop location. Visitors can also explore Quinta da Regaleira, Moorish Castle, and the Palace of Sintra to learn more about the town’s history and culture. This town has something for everyone, whether you’re a history buff or simply seeking a quiet day among ancient beauty. The surrounding Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is an idyllic setting for meandering walks to soak up the scenic views. Your guide, who is also a professional driver, will ensure a stress-free trip. Your driver can take pictures of your group at Queluz National Palace, a stunning 18th-century royal residence featuring Rococo architecture and formal gardens.
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Sintra
随意以自己的节奏探索和发现
停留:4 小时 - 不包含入场费
Enjoy Sintra, a fairytale-esque town nestled in the hills, featuring romantic architecture and palaces.
Experience this enchanting town at your own pace, exploring the colorful Pena Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting Romanticist architecture and a prominent hilltop location. Visitors can also explore Quinta da Regaleira, the Moorish Castle, and the Palace of Sintra to dive into the town’s history and culture. Be sure to try the famous local Queijadas de Sintra (sweet cheese tarts) at a traditional bakery. To cap off the stop, you can meander through the surrounding Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, an idyllic setting to soak up the scenic views before the return journey.
Monsanto Forest Park (途经)
您将经过这个绝美的地点——请务必停下来欣赏沿途的风景!
Witness the lush protected forest of the Monsanto park, home to impressive biodiversity.
Sintra earned UNESCO recognition for its pioneering 19th-century Romantic architecture and integration of gardens with the natural landscape. During your 4-hour tour, you'll discover how Portuguese royalty transformed this microclimate-blessed mountain retreat into a fantastical collection of palaces, villas, and gardens. The area represents one of the world's earliest examples of deliberately Romantic architecture, where buildings were designed to evoke emotion through whimsical, eclectic styles blending Gothic, Egyptian, Moorish, and Renaissance elements within lush forest settings.
With 4 hours in Sintra, you can realistically visit two major sites. Most visitors prioritize the colorful Pena Palace with its fantastical architecture and mountain views, paired with either the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira (famous for its initiation well and underground tunnels) or the historic National Palace in the town center. Less-visited but equally impressive options include the Moorish Castle with its panoramic walkable walls or Monserrate Palace with stunning botanical gardens. Let your private driver-guide know your interests for the best tour experience.
Sintra involves considerable walking, often on steep, uneven terrain. Pena Palace requires an uphill walk from the entrance to the main building, plus extensive exploring inside and around the walls. Quinta da Regaleira involves garden paths with many steps and optional underground passages. The Moorish Castle features steep ramparts. Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and a moderate fitness level is recommended. Those with mobility concerns should discuss options with their driver-guide, as some sites offer limited shuttle services.
Pena Palace was created by King Ferdinand II, who transformed the ruins of a monastery into this Romantic masterpiece between 1842-1854. The king, a cousin of Bavaria's castle-building Ludwig II, collaborated with architect Baron Wilhelm Ludwig von Eschwege to create an intentionally theatrical design mixing Neo-Gothic, Neo-Manueline, Neo-Islamic, and Neo-Renaissance styles. The palace's vibrant colors and eclectic elements reflect the 19th-century Romantic movement's interest in exoticism, emotionality, and the picturesque, establishing it as the finest example of Portuguese Romanticism.
Sintra's culinary signature is its sweet pastries, particularly queijadas (small cheese tarts with cinnamon) and travesseiros (almond and egg cream pastries). The historic Piriquita bakery (established in 1862) is famous for these specialties. For a more substantial meal, try regional dishes like bacalhau a Sintra (codfish with potatoes and vegetables) or leitao (suckling pig) at restaurants in the historic center. The area also produces wines, with Colares vineyards dating to the 13th century, offering unique sandy soil varieties available at local wine shops.
To minimize crowds during your 4-hour guided tour, arrive early (before 9 AM) or late (after 3 PM) when tour groups are less prevalent. Consider visiting the most popular site (typically Pena Palace) at opening time or late afternoon. Weekdays are significantly less crowded than weekends, and the November-March period offers a more relaxed experience. If visiting during peak summer season, your driver-guide will know how to prioritize your schedule that particular day based on local knowledge.
Sintra's microclimate means misty conditions are common, particularly in mornings, adding a mysterious atmosphere many visitors find enhances the Romantic setting. Light rain or fog can actually improve photography, creating magical scenes at Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira. While extensive gardens are best in clear weather, palaces offer substantial indoor spaces to explore during heavier rain. The mystical forest setting and fantastical architecture remain impressive regardless of weather, though rainy days require appropriate footwear and rain protection.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.