Private Day Tour from the Centre to the Highest Point in Sintra.
Overview
This tour explores why Sintra became the capital of Romanticism in the 19th century, avoiding typical tours. As we begin walking up we arrive at Vila Sassetti's gardens, a hidden gem near the centre, then ascend for panoramic views of the coastline near Mourish Castle. Entering Pena Palace park through the lake entrance, we encounter diverse wildlife amid stunning natural scenery. At Pena Palace, we admire the exterior, visit the chapel, and enjoy a break at the cafeteria. Moving to the High Cross for unique views, we then explore the eastern park towards the Chalet of the Countess. Descending through the park's farm area and leaving the Pena Park we head to Mourish Castle and pass landmarks like Hans Christian Andersen's house en route to the historical centre, concluding a challenging yet enriching journey with nearly 300m elevation gain with some traditional snacks.
What's Included
- Breakfast Coffee or tea and a traditional pastry to give a bit of an energy boost.
- Snacks Some typical snacks to finish of the day. The snacks depend on the days as some places are closed on certain days.
- Entrance to the Chalet of the Countess
- Entrance to Pena Park
- Entrance to inside of Pena Palace 20 euros entrance for adults. Slots have to be booked in advance
- Castelo dos Mouros
Meeting Location
Largo Rainha Dona Amélia
2710-616 Sintra, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Centro Historico de Sintra (Pass By)
Vila Sassetti (Pass By)
Park and National Palace of Pena
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Castelo dos Mouros (Pass By)
Centro Historico de Sintra
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Children below 13 years are not advised to join.
- Teenagers and adults need to be in good physical shape to do this tour.
- The walk up tends to the Pena Park takes about an 1h-1h 15minutes depending on the person´s pace
- The walk down from the Pena Park to the centre should take about 1h.
- The tour is designed NOT to visit the interior of the Pena Palace and the Mourish Castle due to the limitation of time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-422156P2
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