You will start your day trip in your hotel in Lisbon, where you will meet your guide and your private driver, and you will begin your journey on a scenic route to Sintra. The first stop will be Pena Palace, the famously colorful hilltop castle, surrounded by over 200 hectares of richly planted forest with amazing views of the surrounding area. The Romanticist castle features a variety of architectural techniques and is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Our skip-the-line tickets will give us ample time to tour the interior and admire the eclectic artwork and decoration, which features painted tiles and stucco sand trompe-l’oeil painted walls. You will hear about its fascinating history, which dates back to the Middle Ages when a chapel was constructed on this site after an apparition of the Virgin Mary occurred.
After Pena, you will continue to the secluded and enigmatic Biester Palace, a Romantic and mysterious masterpiece. Built in the late 19th century and opened to the public in 2022, the palace offers a quiet and less crowded experience. Your guide will take you through its richly decorated interiors, shaped by Leandro Braga and Luigi Manini, and show you the hidden layers of symbolism tied to the Knights Templar, Christianity, and esoteric traditions. You will also visit the lush park with its exotic plants and the mystical Pena Cave.
Following a stop for lunch in the historic center of Sintra, you will travel to your final venue: the Vila Palace, or National Palace. This sumptuous Royal residence is remarkably well preserved and showcases a mix of architectural styles that are a testament to the tastes of the different inhabitants over the centuries. Weaving through the intricately decorated rooms, your guide will help you gain an understanding of what life was like for the Kings and Queens who called the palace home.
Your car and driver will be on hand throughout the entire day trip, dropping you off at your hotel in Lisbon.
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