PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon
Description
With me, avoid the queues for the tickets. p r i v a t ----------- t o u r *** S o l o travellers are welcome This tour will give you a full perspective of Sintra, it's history and the amazing landscape of the Natural Park. By my experience, this is a unique opportunity to visit all these places, it will not be possible by yourselves. I'll leave you in all the monuments, wait for you after each visit, take to the next visit and so on. I don't impose a limit of time for the visit of each monument, it will depend on you. There's no hurry in this tour, ending time doesn't exist. My goal is that, at the end, you're satisfied. Licence 1114/2019
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This is the first monument to visit, it takes around 1:30h to visit. I'll be waiting for you for the next monument. The National Palace of Queluz, also known as Queluz Royal Palace, is a Portuguese royal residence, in the municipality of Sintra, which was built as such between 1747 and 1760 on the project of the architect Jean-Baptiste Robillon and at the behest of Prince Pietro (Pedro) III (1717-1786) husband of Queen Maria I (1734-1816) who transformed a pre-existing country residence. Called the "Versailles of Portugal", the palace was used above all as a place of entertainment for the royal family: concerts, bullfights and fireworks were held there, especially on the occasion of religious holidays or other events. Queen Maria I lived here for many years, but otherwise the palace was not very frequented by the royal family. It is still used for concerts and as a reception place for foreign heads of state, it also houses the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art. Ticket costs 10eur
Palace that was restored and opened on 2023
History shows that from 5,000 BC there was the occupation of this area by the Neolithic communities, thanks to objects that remain to this day which demonstrate this fact. In 1200 BC there was also a village in this place, which left numerous ceramic fragments. In the 8th century, the Muslim conquest of Al-andalus began in the Iberian territory. In the 10th century the castle was founded, administered by the caliphate of Cordoba. In 1147, the Arab domination of the castle ended, thanks to the conquest of Lisbon by D. Afonso Henriques. In 1287, D. Dinis donates the city of Sintra to Queen Santa Isabel. In 1995 the Castle and the Serra de Sintra are classified by UNESCO as a Cultural Landscape - World Heritage. In 2007 the rehabilitation of the Castle begins, already in possession of Parques de Sintra and in 2013 the Castle opens to the public, with reforms and adaptations for visitors. ticket costs 8eur
In this monument, you will visit the beautiful gardens and the Palace. Built after 1840 by Maria II of Braganza (1819-1853), as a wedding gift for her husband, King Ferdinand II of Portugal (also known as Ferdinand II of Saxony-Coburg-Gotha; 1819-1885), on the ruins of a 15th century Gerosolimitan convent and designed by the German architect and baron Ludwig von Eschwege, the palace is under the protection of UNESCO, from which it was included in the World Heritage Site (like the entire historic center of Sintra) in 1995, and on 7 July 2007 he was elected one of the 7 wonders of Portugal. Now 2020 one of the 101 wonders for Lonely Planet. ticket costs: 7,5eur+7eur to visit the gardens and the palace. If you want, you can only visit the gardens.
Splendid palace and chapel in romantic style immersed in a park with lakes, caves, wells and fountains. Built by Carvalho Monteiro at the beginning of the century as a private residence, the estate remained in private hands until it was purchased by the local council in 1997 With the help of the Italian architect Luigi Manini, he began to transform the villa and the surrounding property into the fascinating place we see today. It is difficult to imagine that a building of this size and pomp was, until recently, a private residence rather than a royal palace. The four-hectare property is just as interesting as the palace. It combines formal gardens with wild woods crossed by paths, decorated bridges, caves, lakes, waterfalls and fountains, all set between giant ferns and American redwood trees. The grounds also house a series of underground tunnels and two large wells that were once supposedly used in esoteric initiation ceremonies. ticket costs 8eur
Another beautiful Palace with amazing gardens
amazing landscape
Cabo da Roca is the western most point of mainland Portugal and the westernmost Cape of continental Europe. It is located in the parish of Colares, municipality of Sintra. The site can be visited, not to the extreme but up to an area at an altitude of 140 m. The promontory forms the western end of the Serra de Sintra, precipitating on the Atlantic Ocean. Luís Vaz de Camões described it as the place "Where the land ends and the sea begins" (in Os Lusíadas, Canto III). [1] A stone motif with a plaque marks this geographical feature to all who visit this place. Its flora is varied and, in many cases, has unique species, being the subject of numerous studies that also extend to geomorphology, among others. In the area there is a lighthouse (Farol do Cabo da Roca). It is located in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, in an area with easy access and a large tourist flow, with many people visiting it. On Sundays it is customary to meet different groups of motorcyclists. FREE entrance
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Pickup Locations & Times
I pick you up at your accomodation and the starting time is flexible. If you're arriving on a ship or flight, we can manage it according to your arrival
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(261)
Antonio was a great tour guide, communicated extremely well before and during the tour. He planned an action packed day for us and we got to see way more than we would have ever seen on our own. The only criticism is that it was probably a bit too ambitious for our family with 3 kids... He was very open to modifying the tour to suit our particular needs and all of his suggestions were spot on! I would highly recommend this tour.
Dear Dan, Patricia, Lucas, Léa and Holly, Thank you very much for your kind review, it's been a great pleasure meeting you and being part of your journey and I'm very glad that I was within your expectations. Hope to see you soon, Friendly, António
Beautiful day. An unforgettable excursion. Antonio is an excellent guide, with clear and concise explanations, and appropriate time for each stop. Visits to the monuments and sites of Sintra, Cascais... Unforgettable memories. Thanks again to Antonio. We are delighted.
Cheres Valérie et Cédric, Merci beaucoup pour votre choix, c'était un grand plaisir être part de votre journée et je suis très heureux que j'étais dans vos expectatives. Amitié, António
Antonio was wonderful! He was friendly, knowledgeable, flexible to interests/needs, a great driver, and extremely professional. He took us to a great Sintra lunch spot to try pastries and pick up delicious sandwiches for a picnic. Would definitely recommend!
Dear Emilie and family, Thank you very much for your kind review, it's been a great pleasure meeting you and being part of your journey and I'm very glad that I was within your expectations. Hope to see you soon, Friendly, António
Antonio was wonderful! He was friendly, knowledgeable, flexible to interests/needs, a great driver, and extremely professional. He took us to a great Sintra lunch spot to try pastries and pick up delicious sandwiches for a picnic. Would definitely recommend!
Dear Emilie and family, Thank you very much for your kind review, it's been a great pleasure meeting you and being part of your journey and I'm very glad that I was within your expectations. Hope to see you soon, Friendly, António
Amazing! I have not one negative thing to say about this tour. Antonio was the best. He goes above and beyond to make your trip wonderful. He will plan the tour for you, or if you have places that you want to see, he will take you there. I wish we would have had more time. We visited places that would just not have been easy to do on our own. If I ever make it back to Portual, I will be reaching out for his assistance.
Dear Beth and George, Thank you very much for your kind review, it's been a great pleasure meeting you and being part of your journey and I'm very glad that I was within your expectations. Hope to see you soon, Friendly, António
I've traveled the world and always use tour guides to introduce each destination, but this was the best. Antonio went above and beyond my expectations to craft the ideal Sintra experience. We visited multiple sites, hiked, and added visits I didn't think of taking, but I'm glad we did. This includes returning along the beautiful west coast beaches instead of the highway. He was easy to travel with, very knowledgeable, and enjoys showing the best of Portugal. I will recommend him to my "nomad" friends and highly recommend this trip and tour guide to all who love the best of travel.
Dear Danielle, Thank you very much for your kind review, it's been a great pleasure meeting you and being part of your journey and I'm very glad that I was within your expectations and I could be one of your best guides with all your world travel experiences. Hope to see you soon, Friendly, António
I booked this private tour with Antonio based solely on all of his incredible reviews - and they were not wrong! Antonio is an incredible host, guide and tour operator. He is punctual, thoughtful, warm, and overflowing with deep knowledge of the history and facts of all of the stops along the way. We were also able to take advantage of his "insider" connections and familiarity with the various landmarks - he knew what times were less busy, we were able to skip line ups, and stop at the best shops for coffee, treats, photo ops and souvenirs. Antonio's van is perfectly equipped and immaculately maintained. He offered bottles of water throughout the day, and the air conditioning provided a much needed reprieve between stops. I would recommend this tour to absolutely anyone, of any age (as long as physical mobility isn't an issue - there are a tonne of steps and stairs!), that is visiting Lisbon - don't miss out on Sintra and Portugal's incredible coastline. Antonio packed everything in that we wanted to see, and was happy to make adjustments based on our personal preferences. The value for the cost of his tour is stellar - absolutely worth every penny. I highly recommend investing this day into your trip to Lisbon. We were so grateful to have Antonio show us these spectacular sights, and he was more than happy to take photos for us throughout. Thank you, Antonio, for a tour that I will remember for my lifetime!
Dear Kim and Stephanie, Thank you very much for your kind review, it's been a great pleasure meeting you and being part of your journey and I'm very glad that I was within your expectations. Hope to see you soon, Friendly, António
Antonio was special, patient, and very nice. He apologized for his Italian, but in reality, he is excellent! He made us discover hidden and truly exciting corners. Absolutely recommended
Carissimi Ivanka e Gianpiero, Ancora grazie mille per la vostra scelta, è stato un grande piacere conoscervi e fare parte della vostra giornata e sono molto felice che ho stato dentro delle vostre aspettative. A presto, António
Antonio is the perfect guide! Kind, friendly, very knowledgeable, speaks excellent English, well organized, punctual, good driver, professional… and good company! We’re so glad we booked him for our day tour in Sintra! We were able to see and do much more than if we had tried to do it ourselves by car or train.. and so much less hassle. These palaces and castles are such busy places, but Antonio knows exactly which routes, places to stop, recommendations, etc to make the day as easy and efficient as possible. He had great ideas on other places to include or not, and we appreciated his flexibility to customize the day as we wanted! We are really, really glad we booked Antonio for a special day!! We’re sure he would be a great choice for another destinations in the area as well, and will keep him in mind in future. Thanks!!
Dear Lise and Ken, Thank you very much for your choice and for your amazing review. It's been a great pleasure meeting you and being part of your journey and I'm very glad that I was within your expectations. Hope to see you soon, Friendly, António
Very very good. It's a pleasure with Antonio. Not only do you see landscapes and monuments, but he also explains many things related to Portugal and advises you on what to order.
Caros Manuela y Alberto, Muchas gracias por el amable comentario, ha sido un otro gran placer estar con vos y estoy muy contento que les ha gustado. Un abrazo, António
