Sintra + Mafra Private Tour (Full-Day Approx 7h)

Sintra + Mafra Private Tour
Sintra and Mafra Best Highlights
Pena National Palace + Mafra Royal Palace
Two Historical Places in one day

 
 
Two Historical Places in one day
Full-Day (7h approx)
Including Transportation and Private Guide
Duration Flexible (up to 7h)

 

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Base Price: 225EUR Per Person
(Group/Family Discounts Available up to 30%)
1 guest: 450EUR*
2 guests: 225EUR Per Person
3 guests: 192EUR Per Person (15% DISCOUNT)
4 guests: 180EUR Per Person (20% DISCOUNT)
5 guests: 169EUR Per Person (25% DISCOUNT)
+5 guests: 158EUR Per Person (30% DISCOUNT)
* One guest pays equivalent of two guests traveling

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This tour can start from Lisbon, Sintra, or Cascais.

Itinerary

Only 30 min from Lisbon, this is the best tour to learn more about Sintra , as one of the most beautiful villages of Portugal, land of Kings and Queens, famous over the centuries of The Portuguese History. Named Unesco World Heritage in 1995, you will be presented to visit the beautiful landscape of Sintra, and also to visit Mafra, famous for its outstanding and unique Royal Palace.

You will have opportunity to visit the amazing Pena National Palace, former Royal Palace of the Portuguese Kings, considered in 2015 by EBD the Most Beautiful Castle in Europe, built on the ruins of an old 16th century monastery. A stop for Lunch will be done nearby the village (not included) or in Mafra (second stop).

Then, after the Pena National Palace, there will be a quick stop for lunch, followed by a guided visit to Mafra National Palace. Mafra National Palace is one of the biggest and impressive Palaces in the world, the biggest in Iberian Peninsula (Portugal and Spain), started building in 1717 by King John the fifth, is one of the major baroque architecture references in the world, with more than 1200 rooms and about 40.000 sqm! This vast complex is among the most sumptuous Baroque buildings in Portugal and one of the biggest buildings constructed in Europe in the 18th century, built with Brazilian Gold (As Brazil being an old colony from Portugal), 52.000 men were working daily to build this imponent palace. Also has a stunning library with more than 36.000 books, along with Rococo style. Unique in the world is also its pipe organs: more than 6 imponent organs still working after 300 years. The Palace records the oldest Carillon in Europe, and the biggest in the World, consists of 92 bells, weighing total 200 tons (440.000 Pounds!). It was conveniently located for hunting in the nearby forests and was usually a secondary residence for the royal family.
(Important Note: We will avoid any crowded places, and visit only from the exterior only, when they show busy inside)

• Departure available from your hotel between 8h30AM and 8h45AM.
• Arrive at Sintra around 9h15m and head up the hill to the Pena National Palace, the most visited attraction in Portugal – considered in 2015 by EBD the most beautiful castle of Europe – Amazing views overlooking the Moorish Castle
• Visit inside Pena National Palace, former Royal Summer Residence of the Portuguese Kings (1h45m), with overlooking views towards the Moorish Castle and the countryside
• Head to Mafra, and stop for lunch (45min, lunch not included)
• Visit the Mafra National Palace and Convent (1h30m)
• After visiting Mafra, optional stop at the fisherman village of Ericeira.
• Return to your hotel for drop-off around 4PM/5PM

(during the day we will pass by different locations in Sintra with stop for pictures)

* Importante Notice: Between April and September, the visit to Pena National Palace may take longer than usual, specially if starting the tour later. On this case, the visit might be a self-guided visit of the exterior only, or replaced with other attraction.
* Times on each stop may vary, depending on group pace and preferences, since all our tours are private.
* Admission fees and lunch/meals are not included.

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