2 Tours Private / Tour SINTRA / Second Day Tour LISBON

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Overview

Discover 2 fascinating regions in Portugal with our 2-day program.
All tours start in Lisbon at 09:00
This opportunity will give them a day to enjoy the village of Sintra with its various monuments, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
On the second day we continue to discover Portugal enjoying the wonders of the city of Lisbon, one of the oldest capitals in the world, and the oldest in Western Europe.
Visiting squares, several monuments, viewpoints and historic neighborhoods are part of the experience.
Travel in our vehicles with air conditioning, wi-fi and mineral water.
In order to better serve our customers, and make our private tours more pleasant and personalized, we flex the time in each location as you wish, according to a schedule of the day with our driver.

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

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Food and drinks
Gratuities
Restroom on board

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We also pick up our guests at their accommodation, train station, and any other destinations on agreement.

What To Expect

Day 1

Sintra

6 Stops

Castelo dos Mouros

Moorish Castle – Sintra Monuments Skirting two Sintra mountain ranges, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the Peninsula - the eighth century. After many attempts, was finally taken by Dom Afonso Henriques first king of Portugal in 1147, and was built the first Christian Chapel of the city, dedicated to St. Peter of Penaferrim. In the romantic period, in 1860, the walls were restored under the supervision of Dom Fernando II, husband of Dona Maria II, who wooded the surrounding areas, and gave a new dignity to the ancient medieval ruins. Noteworthy is the Moorish Cistern inside and the so-called Royal Tower. Located about 3.5 km from the historic center of Sintra.

Admission Ticket Free

Park and National Palace of Pena

Park and National Palace of Pena Museums and Palaces Pena National Palace Visit the fantastic Pena Palace exponent of 19th century Romanticism in PortugalSet on the top of Monte da Pena, the palace was built on the site of a former monastery. Built by D. Fernando de Saxe Coburg-Gotha, who married Queen Dona Maria II in 1836. After falling in love with Sintra, he decided to buy the convent and surrounding lands to build a summer palace for the royal family. A restaurant has been installed in one of the palace wings, with a terrace offering a beautiful panoramic view over the Sintra Mountains and the coast.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Centro Historico de Sintra

Sintra village from the municipal heritage to the world heritage, properly classified by UNESCO, visit the historical center of the romantic village of Sintra, many buildings and remains of various periods and cultural movements remain.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Sintra National Palace

Sintra National Palace Museums and PalacesThe Sintra National Palace is unique among the royal medieval palaces in Portugal and the most distinguished building in the village of Sintra. From the first dynasties of the country, Sintra was one of the favorite places of Portuguese kings and queens, although the palace we can see today was an initiative of Dom João I, who rebuilt it, and Dom Manuel I, which enriched the building's decorative character. and added a new wing. Visit the interior of the palace, where you will surely discover a little more about the history of Portugal. The decoration is quite remarkable, being a combination of various artistic styles that depended on the respective tastes of the kings who lived here, and designed to give the various rooms different names. In particular, it draws visitors' attention to the Swan Room, the Armory Room, the Magpie or the Reading Room and the chapel.

Admission Ticket Free

Quinta da Regaleira

Palace and Quinta da Regaleira Museums and Palaces Very close to the historic center of Sintra is Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most enigmatic sights of Sintra. Quinta da Regaleira was built in the early twentieth century by millionaire Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), who managed to realize one of his dreams here with the help of scenographic architect Luigi Manini (1848-1936). Surrounded by lush greenery, Palácio da Regaleira is a fascinating discovery. The palace was built in a romantic revivalist style, imitating Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance architectural and decorative forms, mixed with mythical and esoteric symbolism. A special mention is reserved for the Holy Trinity Chapel, where visitors can take a spiral staircase down to the crypt to discover the monumental initiation pit that, deep down, leads through a cave to an amazing lake hidden in the middle of the gardens. .

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parque e Palacio de Monserrate

Museums and Palaces Park and Palace of Monserrate This fantastic Romantic park was created by William Beckford, who fell in love with the Sintra Mountain.

Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

Lisbon

9 Stops

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Monuments On the banks of the Tagus is an apogee of Manueline architecture. In the spot where the Jerónimos Monastery stands today, next to the old Belém beach, was originally a small hermitage dedicated to Santa Maria that had been built by the Infante D. Henrique, in 1452. At the start of the 16th century King Manuel I’s intention to have a large monastery erected there was acknowledged by the Holy See, and which was donated to the Order of the Friars of St. Jerome. The epitome of Manueline architecture and intrinsically linked to the Discoveries, this monastery is the most remarkable Portuguese monastic ensemble of its time and one of the main European churches.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Torre de Belem

Torre de Belém Monuments The harmony and delicate ornamentation of the Tower of Belém suggests a finely cut jewel to all laying eyes on her. a formidable and imposing bastion defending the entrance to the Tagus and capable of combining firepower with the St Sebastian tower on the other bank of the river. Its construction was ordered by king Manuel I (1495-1521) and it was built by Francisco de Arruda between 1514 and 1521. The tower was built on a basalt island that was close to the right bank of the Tagus in front of Restelo beach. However, with the gradual change in the course of the river, the tower has ended practically swallowed up by the bank. In 1983, the Tower of Belém was classified World Heritage by UNESCO

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lisbon District

Pastéis de Belém At the beginning of the Nineteenth Century, in Belém, next to Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (the Heironymite Monastery) there was a sugar cane refinery attached to a small general store. As a result of the 1820 liberal revolution, all convents and monasteries in Portugal were shut down in 1834, the clergy and labourers expelled.In an attempt at survival, someone from the monastery offered sweet pastries for sale in the shop; pastries that rapidly became known as ‘Pastéis de Belém’.At that period the area of Belém was considered far from the city of Lisbon and mainly accessed by steam-boats. At the same time, the grandeur of the monastery and the Torre de Belém (the Belém Tower) attracted visitors who soon grew used to savouring the delicious pastries originated in the monastery.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Padrao dos Descobrimentos

Padrão dos Descobrimentos Monuments The imposing Monument to the Discoveries stamps its mark on the riverside at Belém. It was designed in 1940 to commemorate the "Exposition of the Portuguese World", promoted by the Salazar government to celebrate the eighth and third centenaries of the founding and restoration of the Portuguese nation (1140 and 1640 respectively). However, it was only built in 1960 for commemorations marking 500 years since the death of Prince Henry the Navigator.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Parque Eduardo VII

Parque Eduardo VII Gardens, Parks and ForestsThe Eduardo VII Park lies in the north from Avenida da Liberdade, and offers panoramic views over the city. Originally known as Parque da Liberdade, the gardens were rechristened with the name of the British King Edward VII on his visit to Lisbon in 1903.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lisbon Cathedral

Sé Catedral de Lisboa Monuments Dedicated to the Mother of God since 1147. Dedicated to the Mother of God, Lisbon Cathedral is one of the city's gems and one of the most significant monuments in the country, due to its historical, religious and artistic value. Its construction began in 1147, when the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, reconquered the city from the Moors. It was built on a Muslim mosque - which in turn, as the archaeological excavations confirmed, had been built on a previous Visigothic Christian temple.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro de Santa Luzia

The Mirador de Santa Luzia has a wide view over Alfama and the Tagus River. The characteristic points, from left to right, are the dome of Santa Engrácia, the Church of Santo Estêvão and the two white towers of the Church of São Miguel.The south wall of Santa Luzia has two modern panels of tiles, one of the Praça do Comércio before the earthquake and another with the Christians attacking the castle of St. George by António Quaresma and manufactured at the Lamego Widow Factory.Here is the Church of Santa Luzia and São Brás, head of the old commendation of St. Brás of the Lisbon term and current national seat of the Assembly of Portuguese Knights of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Admission Ticket Free

Rossio Square

Rossio Square Reborn out of the wreckage of the 1755 earthquake, this lovely Lisbon square marks the northern reach of the Pombaline Downtown. It stretches out in a quadrilateral form dominated by the neo-classical harmony of the D. Maria II Theatre, built on the site of the former House of the Inquisition.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

Mirador de Senhora do Monte is located in the parish of São Vicente (Graça), in Lisbon. The belvedere develops in front of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount. From it you can see, to the south, the sea of the Straw, the Castle of São Jorge, part of the Baixa of Lisbon and the estuary of the Tagus river, to the west, from the Bairro Alto to the Forestry Park of Monsanto and to the north , the valley of Avenida Almirante Reis. Next to this belvedere is the small old Hermitage of Our Lady of Monte (classified as Property of Public Interest), founded in 1147 and consecrated to St. Gens, bishop who second the tradition here was martyred. It was in this ancient Monte de São Gens that D. Afonso Henriques installed the camp to conquer the city.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2 Tours Private / Tour SINTRA / Second Day Tour LISBON?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST). Read more Apr 2025