Scenic hiking tour in Sintra
Sintra

This is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with Sintra and its unique nature for those who try to avoid popular tourist routes and large crowds. Especially in the summer heat, walking through the cool shady forest is particularly enjoyable.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sintra - We start from Quinta da Regaleira - one of the mysterious palaces in Sintra. We pass the palace through the forest on the right side. This is one of the oldest historical paths which people used many years ago as a shortcut to Palácio do Pena.

On our trail, we are going to walk through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park - a special protected area with eucalyptus and pine forests, as well as diverse and picturesque flora.

  • Vila Sassetti - We will walk through the enchanting Vila Sassetti garden, which is harmoniously integrated into the landscape of Sintra. Vila Sassetti has a little palace and garden. Here, most of the decorative plants commonly found in the gardens of this region are showcased. Additionally, Vila Sassetti features a hidden viewpoint offering an excellent view of the valley of the Sintra hills.

There I’ll explain what common between Villa Sassety and Italy and how it is connected with one of the most beautiful art collections in Lisbon.

  • Castelo dos Mouros - You’ll see this castle from the outside. Good point to observe the Sintra hills and the view of villages in the valley.
    We’ll see the castle with the wall on the south side. This castle was built by the Moors in the 9th-10th century. The forest surrounding the castle is protected as UNESCO World Heritage.

There we take a little break to rest, drink water, and take a picture.

  • Park and National Palace of Pena - You will see this castle from a distance surrounded by natural surroundings. There we take a little break to rest, drink water, and listen a few stories about past life in Sintra and the Palace.
What's Included
  • Guide service
Location
R Barbosa Du Bocage (Palácio Seteais)
The meeting point at the left entrance to Jardins do Palácio de Seteais (Next from Quinta da Regaleira). You can recognise your guide by red bandage on the bag or backpack. You can get here by bus 1253 from train station, by walk from old village (15 min) or by taxi.
Cancellation Policy

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

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