From palace to palace, from Lisbon to Sintra (2 day tour)
The Tour
Meet the Portuguese kings and queens and get to know the places where they ruled an empire for over 400 years!
Our tour begins with a time travel to the 19th century and to the public and private sets of one of the last Portuguese royal families. In the Ajuda Palace we will see how a Queen’s education and will turned an old unused palace into a beautifully decorated family home.
Outside of Lisbon, an old summer residence turned into palace takes us back to the baroque and to the exquisite private chambers of Queen Mary 1st, matched only by the magnificent gardens that still remember all the great parties they saw in the 18th century.
Our trip continues to magical Sintra, where the night is accompanied by the sounds and the freshness of the Mountain of the Moon.
Outlined in the beautiful landscape, like a picture in a fairytale book, the Pena Palace welcomes its visitors with a story about a foreign king, who fell in love with Portugal and Sintra and left his mark in the shape of a wonderful palace.
The afternoon his spent in Quinta da Regaleira, part garden, part forest, an amazing place full of esoteric mysteries and hidden masonic symbols, all in the middle of the Sintra’s peaceful nature.
Two days filled with stories of love and treason, mixed with magnificent sets and complete with a relaxing night in a small, charming hotel.
Details
- Two day tour accompanied by an archaeologist.
- Duration: 2 days
- Departure at 9:30am. Return at 6pm, day two.
- Hotel pick-up when inside Lisbon.
- This program includes accommodation, transportation, lunches, insurance and entrance in Ajuda Palace, Queluz Palace, Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira.
Tips
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing, and enough strength to hold a very heavy shield and sword!

