Private Tour Sintra With Wine Tastings





Description
A Tour in Sintra is a true Historical Treasure, where you can find historical traces from the Bronze era to the diverted seasons of the History of Portugal. We will visit a winery where, besides knowing the history and beauty of the place, you can visit Colares and enjoy a wine tasting.
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Itinerary
Moorish Castle – Sintra Monuments Skirting two Sintra mountain ranges, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early days of the Moorish occupation of the Peninsula - the eighth century. After many attempts, was finally taken by Dom Afonso Henriques first king of Portugal in 1147, and was built the first Christian Chapel of the city, dedicated to St. Peter of Penaferrim. In the romantic period, in 1860, the walls were restored under the supervision of Dom Fernando II, husband of Dona Maria II, who wooded the surrounding areas, and gave a new dignity to the ancient medieval ruins. Noteworthy is the Moorish Cistern inside and the so-called Royal Tower. Located about 3.5 km from the historic center of Sintra.
Park and National Palace of Pena Museums and Palaces Pena National Palace Visit the fantastic Pena Palace exponent of 19th century Romanticism in Portugal. Set on the top of Monte da Pena, the palace was built on the site of a former monastery. Built by D. Fernando de Saxe Coburg-Gotha, who married Queen Dona Maria II in 1836. After falling in love with Sintra, he decided to buy the convent and surrounding lands to build a summer palace for the royal family. A restaurant has been installed in one of the palace wings, with a terrace offering a beautiful panoramic view over the Sintra Mountains and the coast.
Historic Center Sintra village from the municipal heritage to the world heritage, properly classified by UNESCO, visit the historical center of the romantic village of Sintra, many buildings and remains of various periods and cultural movements remain.
Palace and Quinta da Regaleira Museums and Palaces Very close to the historic center of Sintra is Quinta da Regaleira, one of the most enigmatic sights of Sintra. Quinta da Regaleira was built in the early twentieth century by millionaire Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), who managed to realize one of his dreams here with the help of scenographic architect Luigi Manini (1848-1936). Surrounded by lush greenery, Palácio da Regaleira is a fascinating discovery. The palace was built in a romantic revivalist style, imitating Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance architectural and decorative forms, mixed with mythical and esoteric symbolism. A special mention is reserved for the Holy Trinity Chapel, where visitors can take a spiral staircase down to the crypt to discover the monumental initiation pit that, deep down, leads through a cave to an amazing lake hidden in the middle of the gardens. .
Museums and Palaces Park and Palace of Monserrate This fantastic Romantic park was created by William Beckford, who fell in love with the Sintra Mountain.
We will visit a winery where, besides knowing the history and beauty of the place, you can visit Colares and enjoy a wine tasting.
Fantastic Ride is a young Portuguese company that develops activity as a Tourist Animation Agent providing solutions in ‘Tours & Routes’ format collaborating in the promotion of Portuguese Heritage and Culture presenting the locations and history of our magnificent Portugal! As support for tourism and local activities we offer ‘Transfers’ services to and from the airport from any location in Portugal, and can carry up to 8 passengers in a safe, comfortable, air-conditioned and free Wi-Fi hotspot. Our drivers are professionals who select the routes best suited to the needs of our customers. We intend to establish strong relationships where customer satisfaction (and our partners) is the main objective, offering support through personalised service!
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We also pick up our guests at their accommodation, train station, and any other destinations on agreement.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Reviews(5)
Amazing views, excellent service and attention. Very interesting wine testing, a lot of history and culture. You have to walk, so get comfortable shoes
Hello Jacinto, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Filipe, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!! Hola Jacinto, Nos alegra mucho leer tu reseña!!! Nos llena de orgullo como equipo y Filipe, como profesional tan dedicado, se sintió muy feliz. Muchas gracias por tu apoyo!!!
This was an incredible experience. Jorge picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off at the airport at the end of the day - it was super convenient as we didn't have to worry about finding a place to store our luggage. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and personable. We explored the Pena castle, went to the wine tasting and had time to explore downtown Cintra. Jorge took us to the most amazing restaurant for lunch and we enjoyed eating with him and hearing his stories and experiences. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour and ask for Jorge!!
Hello Lisa, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Jorge, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
It was a nonstop day of fun enjoying the beauty of Sintra. We enjoyed the long lunch at a local restaurant.
Hello Wendy, We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Nuno, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Phillip was good , he had some great recommendations and was engaging . The description of the tour was deceiving. Based on the description we had a different idea of how the wine tasting will be which was different from how it was described . But sintra was beautiful and Philip was spot on and had done good insights .
Hello Manju ...we're very sorry that the wine tasting experience didn't fullfill your expecations, Colares wine beside being exclusive its rare and with a very small yearly production. Its a cooperative, still maintained by just a few private local producers. The wine tasting was done but the experience there is allways incomparable to the bigger on size wine cellars and producers, like in Douro, Alentejo and Dão. We are so glad to read your review! That makes us so proud as a team and Filipe, as a dedicated professional, felt very happy. Come back soon. Thank you so much for your support!!!
We booked the day trip to Sintra with a stop at a wine vineyard. Our guide, Luis, was very knowledgeable about the area and Portugal as a whole. The tour included a stop at a local cafe where we had the opportunity to try the regional desserts, which are far tastier than the pastel de nata and something we never would have experienced on our own. Luis warned us that Sintra would be very busy and full of tourists, but we did not anticipate the amount of traffic that we would have to sit in to get to Pena Palace. Once you arrive at the park there is then another wait if you want to see the insides of the palace, which we were fine with not seeing. If Pena Palace is the main reason you are doing the tour I would recommend discussing with your guide and starting at Pena Palace first. In addition to Pena Palace, we also made stops in the town, at a local vineyard (Adega Regional de Colares), and Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point of continental Europe. Overall, we enjoyed the day and the places we saw along the way.
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