Mystic Tours: Sintra's Ancestral Journey

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Embark on a mystical journey through Sintra’s natural and cultural heritage. Explore ancient Meghalits, Roman ruins, Arab influences, Templar history, and enchanting palaces and gardens.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Miradouro Santa Eufemia - Sanctuary of Santa Eufémia is one of the Sacred Sources of Water and offers an incredible view; here, we will connect with the Ancient Legends of Sintra. When you’re ready, we can do some relaxing and breathing exercises to attune to the Energetic Vibration of Sintra.
Rua da Fonte da Pipa - Fonte da Sabuga is where you can taste the water from one of Sintra’s main sources.
Sintra National Palace - From the top, we can view the National Palace of Sintra, an iconic palace with two large chimneys, and discuss the historical life of this royal residence.
Tickets - 12€
Castelo dos Mouros - On the way to the Moorish Castle, we stop in front of Chalet Biester, one of Sintra’s iconic palaces, and then proceed to see the Moorish Castle. Built by the Moors, we can admire its emblematic walls atop the stunning mountain.
Ticket - 12€
Park and National Palace of Pena - We stop on the mountain where we have a wonderful view of Pena Palace. Originally a pilgrimage site throughout various civilizations and centuries, it became the Red Monastery in the 16th century and the yellow Royal Palace, the summer residence of the last dynasty of kings in the 19th century. It integrates all the heritages and symbols of our nation in the Romantic expression of its time.
If you want to visit on a tour, I suggest the tour of the exterior parks that you can choose at the moment; the interior is always crowded, and you have to schedule the day before for 1:30 PM.
Ticket Parks - 7.5€
Ticket Palace & Parks - 14€
Quinta da Regaleira - Quinta da Regaleira is a unique palace, symbolic and mystical with the mysterious Initiatic Well. It’s an alchemic expression.
Optional Visit 1h30m
Ticket - 11€
Parque e Palacio de Monserrate - On the road to Monserrate, we will pass some attraction points where we make brief stops, like Palácio de Seteais, another of Sintra’s numerous beautiful fountains, and we stop to do the sightseeing tour of Palácio de Monserrate. Once again, the past history connects with the Romantic era of Sintra, where an English merchant built his beautiful summer residence, featuring amazing architecture and the beautiful gardens that characterize all these palaces of Sintra. This is the park and palace that I suggest visiting on a tour.
Optional Visit.
Ticket - 12€
Here we finish the palaces sightseeing and proceed to the wonderful natural landscapes where we connect with the water sources and the immense Atlantic Ocean.
Santuario da Peninha - On the way through the interior of Serra de Sintra to the Sanctuary of Peninha, we stop at another of Sintra’s fountains to taste more mineral water. The Sanctuary of Peninha offers an amazing view of the Atlantic Coast, from Lisbon, Cascais Guincho Coast, Cabo da Roca, and Sintra (when the microclimate allows). Signposted by different civilizations, from the prehistoric, Romans, Christians, and finally the last legacy of the Quinta da Regaleira builder. This sanctuary is one of the Sacred Sources of Sintra. Here we stop for a deep connection with our ancestral legacy, the megalithic experience.
Cabo da Roca - The westernmost point of Europe, Cabo da Roca is a unique spot with an expansive view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Praia das Macas - Returning to Sintra by the coast, we stop at Praia das Maçãs for another connection with the natural and cultural heritage, and possibly for a relaxing drink or early dinner. We will continue with another stop to admire the beautiful ocean view at Azenhas do Mar.
Azenhas do Mar - Azenhas do Mar is a picturesque village where we have a beautiful ocean view.
And finally, after an intense day full of amazing experiences, we return to Sintra to the pickup point.

What's Included

Private transportation
On-board WiFi
In-vehicle air conditioning

What's Not Included

Lunch
The Tickets to the Monuments and external visits; between 11€ and 20€ in Pena Palace
Snacks
Dinner
Tea and coffee
All fees and/or taxes

Additional Information

Let’s connect with the Natural and Cultural Heritage of Sintra. Ancestral Sintra, Legendary Sintra, Romantic Sintra.

From its ancient beginnings, human expression has been evident through various eras and civilizations. From prehistoric megaliths, Roman times, and Moorish influences, to the formation by the Templars, and the stunning palaces and romantic gardens that define it.

Location

Avenida Mário Firmino Miguel

Cancellation Policy

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

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Crisd653

Jul 18, 2024

A very special day in Sintra - Visiting Sintra with a local guide was a great success. Mariah explained in great detail the history of Portugal and Sintra, the kings, the Templars, the estates and the connection with Mother Earth, legends and endless exciting stories.