Noble Escapes A Full Day Uncovering Sintra's Royal Retreats

Walk through the city center until we reach a local pastry shop where you'll be able to try some regional pastries.

Admire the facade of the National Palace of Sintra, the oldest palace in Portugal, and the views from a nearby viewpoint, while learning about its history and what makes Sintra so special.

Explore one of the most unique places in Sintra and delve into the Masonic world at Quinta da Regaleira. With its beautiful gardens and peculiar features, such as its man-made caves, you'll have the opportunity to behold and descend the famous initiatic well.

Sintra's palaces didn't belong to kings and queens only, the charming city also attracted wealthy people from all around Europe and Palácio de Monserrate is a great example of that. On the way to our next location, we'll be able to see from a viewpoint one of Sintra's most beautiful palaces and admire its unique architecture.

Named for its impressive size, this beach stands out as the largest along the Sintra coastline, making it the perfect location for our lunch break. Its golden shores, crystal-clear Atlantic waters, and the dramatic cliffs that line the coastline create an enchanting setting that calls out for a beautiful meal and your chance to experience the best of Portuguese cuisine.

Luís de Camões, one of our greatest poets described Cabo da Roca as the place "where the world ends and the sea begins" in his greatest work "Os Lusíadas". This is the westernmost point of Europe's mainland and a place with beautiful views everywhere you look.

End your day with breathtaking 360-degree views at one of Sintra's most magnificent palaces. This place served as the canvas of King Ferdinand II, the King Consort of Portugal during Queen Maria II's reign. Learn about the surprising and fascinating history behind this fairy-tale-like palace while absorbing its unique architecture.