Hike in Sintra: Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira

Duration7h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Our immersive journey will take you through the heart of Sintra's enchanting natural beauty and most iconic monuments while uncovering its rich history and culture. I've been exploring these trails since I was a child, and I'm passionate about sharing their secrets with visitors. Walking through Sintra's mountains and it's monuments is a journey through time. We'll uncover the region's spiritual roots, from its ancient sacred sites to the Moorish influences that shaped its landscape.
Along the way, I'll share my personal perspective on Sintra's transformation throughout history.
I believe that by connecting with the land and its people, we gain a deeper understanding of a place. That's why I love leading hikes in Sintra. It's an opportunity to share my passion for this magical region and to help others create lasting memories.
Join me on this tour and let me show you the true heart of this enchanting place.

What's included

Guided visit to Moorish Castle.
Guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira
Local Tourism Guide
Guided visit to Pena Palace
Pickup and Drop off from Lisboa to Sintra and from Sintra back to Lisboa.
Free acces to forest trails: Moorish Castle and Vila Sasseti walking trail

Ticket to enter Moorish Fortress, 12 EUR
Ticket to Pena Palace Park, 10 EUR
Ticket to Quinta da Regaleira, 12 EUR
Guests must bring their own food and drinks
Castelo dos Mouros
Park and National Palace of Pena
Quinta da Regaleira

What to expect

Centro Historico de Sintra
1h

We will start the tour with an Introduction to Sintra's history and a walk through Sintra's historical center.
Castelo dos Mouros
1h

Moorish Castle Hiking Trail.
We begin the trail in Sintra's historical center and hike up the mountain/forest to the Moorish Castle for our guided visit.
Castelo dos Mouros
1h · Admission ticket not included

Guided visit to Moorish Castle.
Learn about the Portuguese-Arabic heritage and the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula and Sintra Mountain.
Park and National Palace of Pena
25m

After our guided visit to Moorish Castle, we will continue walking to Pena Palace
Park and National Palace of Pena
1h 20m · Admission ticket not included

Guided Visit to Pena Palace.
Learn the history behind the first and most magnificent piece of romantich archietcture Portugal ever had and discover the impact it had in the development of Sintra has we now know it.
Vila Sassetti
30m

We will walk down this trail until we reach the historical center again and walk to Quinta da Regaleira.
Vila Sasseti trail is one of the most iconic trails in this region due to it's exotic vegetation and wilderness. Vila Sasseti it's another romantic property that stands out in the mountain.
Quinta da Regaleira
1h 20m · Admission ticket not included

Guided visit to Quinta da Regaleira.
Learn the history and symbolism behind Sintra's most iconic maçonic property.
Sintra National Palace
20m

After Quinta da Regaleira we walk back to meeting point and the tour ends.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We offer pickup and drop-off services at this adress.

The driver will be there at 9 AM so please be there 15 minutes before to make sure if something happens you can still be there on time.

In the morning we send the name and licence plate of the car and driver.

End point

We offer pickup and drop-off services at this adress.

The driver will be there at 9 AM so please be there 15 minutes before to make sure if something happens you can still be there on time.

In the morning we send the name and licence plate of the car and driver.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Not suitable for people not used to walk/hike/practice physical activity.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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