Duration
7–8 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
From
$65
Best Time
Year-round
About This Experience
Sintra is the most beautiful day trip in Europe — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of fantastical palaces built by 19th-century royals in the hills above Lisbon. The Day-Glo Pena Palace, the romantic Quinta da Regaleira with its initiatic well, and the Moorish castle in the forest make it a full-day wonder.
Highlights
1
Pena Palace — the most colorful royal palace in Europe2
Quinta da Regaleira and its initiatic well spiral staircase3
Moorish Castle walls with Atlantic Ocean views4
Historic village center with travesseiros pastries5
UNESCO World Heritage landscapeWhat's Included
Transport from Lisbon
Expert guide
Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira tickets
Village lunch stop
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes (the hills are real)Jacket (it is often cooler and foggier than Lisbon)CameraWater
Best Time to Go
Year-round. Weekday visits have significantly fewer crowds.
Why book with WDC?
Personal advisor handles all logistics
Best local operators, vetted by our team
Flexible rescheduling if plans change
One point of contact for your whole trip