Classic Private Pena Palace and Sintra
Description
First and foremost you will have a fluent speaking tour guide. Secondly, what this tour offers comparatively to other tours is the full Pena Palace visit. Unlike, other tours where you just visit the main palace, you will get to visit the Chalet of the Countess, explore some of the most beautiful areas in the Pena Park, such as the chalet area, the Queen´s throne, the Queen´s fern valley and if you are up for it, we can even visit the highest point in Sintra, the high cross, which is inside the grounds. As the tour is just in Sintra you will be able to explore the town without rushing, exploring some of the coast, eat delicious food at a nice restaurant of your choice, try local pastries and finish off the day at the most western point of mainland Europe, Cabo da Roca. During the winter it may even be possible to watch the sunset from here!
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Itinerary
Travellers will get the chance to visit all the main points of the Pena Palace and Park, not just the main palace. First, we visit the Chalet of the Countess, which King Ferdinand built for his 2nd wife. Then, we head to the lake entrance and walk along the lush ponds and grounds towards the Pena Palace. We visit the Pena Palace, both inside and outside and then explore more of the grounds before heading back to the town.
Our next stop is the magical town of the historic centre of Sintra. We will explore the centre, as we pass by other palaces, enjoying beautiful views as well as get the chance to try some local pastries.
Enjoy lunch on the coast, eating seafood or fresh fish from the Atlantic Ocean. Many places along the coast where your tour guide can recommend or have lunch in the historic town.
Our last stop is Cabo da Roca, the most western point of mainland Europe, where you can gaze at the everlasting Atlantic Ocean. A very scenic area, 140m above sea level on the cliffs facing the ocean.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Other pick ups are possible with previous agreement between both parties. Just get in touch!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- The rest of the time of the tour is spent on travel time. If you are based in Lisbon, commuting from there to the Pena Palace can take up the an 1 hour. Driving back to Lisbon at the end of the tour normally takes approximately an hour.
Reviews(5)
Bernardo was a very personable and informative guide. There is nothing quite like having a private guide all to just a few of you so that all your questions are answered. It is also better to have a tailored tour to exactly what you want to see. This is my second year in a row going on a tour with Bernardo but will not be my last. Everything went as described and planned and would recommend to family , friends and ‘strangers’ alike. Highly recommend!
Thank you Diane. It was great to see you again! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay. Regards, Bernardo
Bernardo was an amazing guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. My 1st time in Portugal. He showed us some amazing sites in an easy paced trip. Spectacular!!! Don’t hesitate in booking a tour with him. You will love it!!!!!
Thank you Karen. It was a pleasure to meet you and I hope you enjoyed the rest of your visit in Portugal! Regards, Bernardo
Our tour guide Bernado is a very knowledgeable person who knows history and detailed stories behind the historical structures. We visited Sintra under a drenching rain and he was always there, paying attention to our safety
Thank you Sue for the lovely review. Hope you both got back safely. Hope everything is well and have a lovely Christmas
Bernardo was a fantastic tour guide. His knowledge of history & the palace gave us an educational, interesting cultural experience. He is professional and so friendly with a flexible approach planning your custom itinerary. We had a great day! I would highly recommend his tours.
Our guide was Bernado. He was wonderful. He picked us up early. He is so knowledgeable. We learned so much about Pena castle and the garden around the castle. He showed us the best views of the garden and Pena castle. We learned so much about the history of the castle and about different trees and plants in the garden. We took lots of beautiful photos. He let us took our time, did not rush us. He showed us the town Sintra and introduced us the best and unique desserts in Sintra. He ended the day at Cabo Da Rica. We had a perfect day with Bernado. He’s the best.
