This is the itinerary of medieval and romantic castles. Sintra is the first place to visit on this tour: a World Heritage Site, capital of romanticism in Portugal, it has been the summer residence of the royal family since the 14th century. Its humid microclimate helped the exuberance of the vegetation that was often extolled by the romantic poets of the nineteenth century. On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit several Palaces of Sintra and try the traditional confectionery.
100 km north, our tour will arrive in Óbidos, a charming medieval village within walls, where we will taste the typical drink of the region, “Ginja”, served in a chocolate cup. Óbidos is the best example of the medieval city in Portugal. Arriving inside its walls, we go back in time to find the old stone alleys, the houses with their secular facades painted white, the ever-active commerce, a countless number of churches built over the centuries.
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wi-Fi on board
- Mineral water
- Lunch
- Entrance to Sintra National Palace Monument 11€
- Entrance to Pena Palace Monument 18€
- Entry/Admission – Pena National Palace & Park
- Entry/Admission – Sintra National Palace
What To Expect
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Stopping Place: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
The National Palace of Pena, popularly referred to simply as Palácio da Pena or Castelo da Pena, is located in the village of Sintra, parish of Sintra (Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho and São Pedro de Penaferrim), municipality of Sintra, in the district of Lisbon, Portugal.
It represents one of the main expressions of nineteenth-century architectural Romanticism in the world, constituting the first palace in this style in Europe, erected about 30 years before Neuschwanstein Castle, in Bavaria.
On July 7, 2007 it was elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
The palace is open for tourist visits, in 2013 it had 755,735 visitors which makes it the most visited monumental palace in the country that year.
The Pena Palace has been classified as a National Monument since 1910[4] and was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Duration: 2 hours
Stopping Place: Sintra National Palace, Largo Rainha Dona Amelia, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal
In the historic center of the romantic village of Sintra, Portugal, many buildings and vestiges of various eras and cultural movements remain. It encloses a comprehensive area of diverse heritage, including palaces, castles, farms and parks with different classifications.
Duration: 2 hours
Stopping Place: Óbidos, Óbidos, Leiria District, Central Portugal
Founded in 1195, it is one of the best-preserved medieval villages, one of the jewels of Portugal. The interior of the wall is filled with whitewashed, blue, and yellow houses adorned with colorful flowers.
At the top of the small and charming historic town, the imposing Castle of Óbidos (14th century) dominates the landscape. Churches, restaurants, handicraft shops and other businesses spread out through the narrow streets of the walled village.
In 2007 the Castle of Óbidos was ranked second among the most relevant monuments of the Portuguese architectural heritage, in the contest “the Seven Wonders of Portugal”.
Duration: 2 hours
Stopping Place: Aqueduct of Usseira, Travessa Santa Maria a metros de la puerta sur de ingreso al casco amurallado de Óbidos, Obidos 2510-079 Portugal
This aqueduct is located southeast of Porta da Vila, the main gateway to the city of Óbidos, Portugal. This construction was funded by the Queen…
Stopping Place: Centro Histórico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal
In the historic center of the romantic village of Sintra, Portugal, many buildings and vestiges of various eras and cultural movements remain. It encloses a comprehensive area of diverse heritage, including palaces, castles, farms and parks with different classifications
Duration: 1 hour
Departure and Return
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Start: Multiple pick-up locations available.
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Praça Marquês de Pombal 8, 1250-160 Lisbon, PortugalPick-Up at Praça Marques de Pombal Nº8A in front of Hotel Fenix Marques de Pombal
End: This activity ends at the meeting point. -
Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Close to public transport
- Infant seats available
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers