Explore The Best of Sintra: Private Day Trip From Lisbon by Train

Lisbon , Portugal

Explore The Best of Sintra: Private Day Trip From Lisbon by Train

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About this experience

You will discover Sintra, known for its spectacular setting and grand Mansions of the Portuguese Elite. Set high up in the Sintra Natural Park, this palace boasts vast terraces with spectacular views as well as beautifully landscaped gardens.

After, travelling back to Sintra town with an electric TukTuk, enjoy free time for lunch after which your guide will take you on a walking tour through Sintra town and the Quinta da Regaleira, another incredible palace with even more spectacular gardens.

Your guide will walk you through the extensive and puzzling system of tunnels, grottoes, and caves, as well as a waterfall and a labyrinth carved into the bedrock! You will of course not miss the Well of Initiation, a spiral staircase composed of 9 levels of 15 steps, often thought to symbolise the nine levels of Hell from Dante's Inferno.

Walk with your guide to Sintra train station for your return train to Lisbon.

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Explore The Best of Sintra: Private Day Trip From Lisbon by Train

What's included

A Tuk Tuk Ride through Sintra Natural Park

Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places

Return Train ticket from Lisbon to Sintra

Pena Palace & Quinta de Regaleira admission tickets

A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

Travel leisurely with your tour guide by train from Lisbon's Rossio Train station to Sintra in just 40 minutes. Visit the colourful 19th-century Pena Palace, once the summer residence of the Portuguese King and situated atop a hill overlooking Sintra Natural Park, Sintra town and, on a clear day, Lisbon.

Explore the interior of the Pena Palac, and enjoy the amazing views from the Palace's vast terraces.

Relax on a panoramic drive through Sintra Natural Park on an electric TukTuk, the fastest and most fun way to travel in Sintra! Take a stroll through the charming old town of Sintra, home to many summer palaces of the Portuguese aristocracy and the perfect spot for a delicious Portuguese lunch.

Here, you'll learn about the history of the town on a guided walking tour, where you’ll see the spectacular Sintra National Palace from the outside.

Stop 3

Discover Quinta da Regaleira Palace which boasts a magnificent Renaissance-style manor and lush gardens, where you can explore underground caves, a waterfall, a labyrinth and the famed Well of Initiation.

What's not included

Gratuities (optional)

Food and drink

Hotel pick-up/drop off

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Guide guide

Important information

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of the main entrance of Rossio Train station in Central Lisbon (entrance next to Starbucks). Rossio Train Station, R. 1º de Dezembro 125, 1249-970 Lisboa, Portugal.

Important notes

Your private guide will provide you with entrance tickets on the day of your tour

About Lisbon

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and warm climate. With its charming streets, historic trams, and breathtaking viewpoints, Lisbon offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern energy.

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Sintra

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sintra is a romantic town with stunning palaces and castles.

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