- Park and National Palace of Pena - The fantastic Pena Palace is one of the greatest examples of the romantic revival of the century. XIX in Portugal.
Located in Monte da Pena, the Palace was built on the site of an old convent of friars of the Order of São Jerónimo. It was the result of the imagination of D. Fernando de Saxe Coburgo-Gotha, who married Queen D. Maria II in 1836. In love with Sintra, he decided to acquire the convent and the surrounding lands to build the summer palace of the royal family.
The consort king adopted Portuguese architectural and decorative forms for the palace, in the revivalist style (neo-gothic, neo-manueline, neo-islamic, neo-renaissance) and in the surroundings he decided to make a magnificent English-style park, with the most varied tree species exotic.
Inside, still decorated to the taste of the kings who lived there, the chapel stands out, where you can see a magnificent alabaster marble altarpiece attributed to Nicolau Chanterenne (one of the architects of the Jerónimos Monastery, in Lisbon). Also worthy of mention are the mural paintings in trompe l’oeil and the tile coverings.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Driver/escort
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance Tickets
Sintra has been historically treasured by kings and dignitaries, praised by authors and poets, a notable instance being Lord Byron who christened it a glorious Eden. Sintra showcases a vast range of chalets and estates, with some offering lodging via Rural Tourism or Housing.
Worth highlighting are the palaces like Pena, erected during the romantic era on one of Serra’s peaks, the Seteais, from the 18th century, now refashioned into a chic Hotel, and Monserrate, renowned for its exquisite gardens hosting rare exotic species in the nation.
The delicacies of Sintra, particularly the pillows and the renowned cheeses, earn a special mention. As per olden documents, their production dates back to the 12th century.
In the vicinity, the beaches and Cabo da Roca, the westernmost tip of the European continent, as well as Colares, the namesake of a classified wine region, are particularly noteworthy.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
