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Sintra in a Day (Family-friendly, December)
Sintra in a Day (Family-friendly, December)

Sintra in a Day (Family-friendly, December)

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10Private Half-Day Tour SINTRA TUK TUK

Private Half-Day Tour SINTRA TUK TUK

“Everything in Sintra is divine. There is no corner that is not a poem.”Eça de QueirósSintra, a summer area for nobles during the monarchy, with a mild climate conducive to relaxation, but with an ancient history. Known since ancient times as “Mons Lunae”, the Sacred Mount of the Moon, where rituals celebrating the star were often carried out.A place of abundant food and water, which is believed to have healing powers, it also had the advantage of being able to protect the royal family in the event of riots in Lisbon, due to its short distance to the capital, also fueling countless stories of plots of behind the scenes, palace coups and decisions that changed the course of history.The Renaissance era once and for all cemented the aura that is today its trademark, of a village inseparable from its mountains, described by renowned writers who fell in love when setting foot in this eden that D. Fernando II knew how to interpret so well. Protected even today by an invisible dome that prevents the modern from taking over the classic and romantic aspect of the town, combined with its status as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is one of the best places to visit.Sintra atractions:Historic CentreSintra National Palace Moorish FountainSintra Town HallSao Pedro de PenaferrimSabuga FountainBiester PalaceTunnelsLakesMoorish CastlePena Palace (pick up included)Pisoes WaterfallRegaleira StateSeteais PalaceMonserrate Palace

4 hours
easy
From$236
542Sintra Monuments - Self-Drive Experience

Sintra Monuments - Self-Drive Experience

Drive yourself in a fun, compact electric car designed for two and explore Sintra’s most iconic palaces and castles at your own pace: Pena Palace, Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira, Seteais Palace and Monserrate Palace.This tour is perfect for those who want a cultural and historical journey through Sintra, combining freedom, comfort, and a touch of romance. Navigate the charming streets easily in a stylish, quiet, fully electric car, while enjoying personalized route suggestions, tips for tickets, and local guidance via WhatsApp throughout your day.What makes it special:Explore Sintra’s famous palaces and castles at your own paceFully electric Renault Twizy: easy to drive, park, and navigatePersonalized support and route planning from local guidesRomantic and private experience for couples or small groups

6 hours
easy
From$77
5Transfer From Lisbon To Fátima

Transfer From Lisbon To Fátima

TRANSFER FROM LISBON TO FÁTIMAFROM AND TO …AIRPORT, HOTEL OR OTHER DESTINY We provide ‘Transfers Services’ with comfort, security and free wi-fi from and to the airport, hotel or other destiny, with an experient driver in car or van depending on the number of passengers or extra needs.

1 hour and 30 minutes
easy
From$283
10Fátima Tour

Fátima Tour

Fatima is a place of faith and pilgrimage, it is one of the most important religious centers in the world, visited by many Popes, with Pope Francis the last. Private tour, accompanied by a local driver / guide.Making known:-The Sanctuary of Fátima -Aljustrel-Valinhos- Mother Church of Fátima

6 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$472
59Private Tour Sintra, Cabo da Roca e Cascais - Half Day

Private Tour Sintra, Cabo da Roca e Cascais - Half Day

The tour in Sintra, Cabo da Roca and the Cascais Peninsula is a true historical treasure, and may contain historical remains from the Bronze era to the deviant seasons of the History of Portugal.*Please note:An half day tour does not offer the same itinerary experience as a full day;A 4/5 hour route includes driving through the main city attractions, with only one stop allowed, depending on the waiting queue.

4 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$259
10Private Tour Lisboa Half Day

Private Tour Lisboa Half Day

This is a capital of Portugal, we Portuguese people love our history and culture, so come with us and discover: 'The city of the seven hills'.*Please note:An half day tour does not offer the same itinerary experience as a full day;A 4/5 hour route includes driving through the main city attractions, with only one stop allowed, depending on the waiting queue.

4 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$212
5Transfer From Lisboa To Portimão Algarve

Transfer From Lisboa To Portimão Algarve

FROM AND TO …AIRPORT, HOTEL OR OTHER DESTINY We provide ‘Transfers Services’ with comfort, security and free wi-fi from and to the airport, hotel or other destiny, with an experient driver in car or van depending on the number of passengers or extra needs.

3 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$590
5Transfer From Lisboa To Faro Algarve

Transfer From Lisboa To Faro Algarve

FROM AND TO …AIRPORT, HOTEL OR OTHER DESTINY  We provide ‘Transfers Services’ with comfort, security and free wi-fi from and to the airport, hotel or other destiny, with an experient driver in car or van depending on the number of passengers or extra needs.

3 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$590
5Transfer From Lisboa To Tavira Algarve

Transfer From Lisboa To Tavira Algarve

FROM AND TO …AIRPORT, HOTEL OR OTHER DESTINY  We provide ‘Transfers Services’ with comfort, security and free wi-fi from and to the airport, hotel or other destiny, with an experient driver in car or van depending on the number of passengers or extra needs.

4 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$613
9ÉVORA Megalithic Almendres Cromlech

ÉVORA Megalithic Almendres Cromlech

Evora Megalithic TourUnveil the secrets of the megalithic on a guided visit to prehistory in Alentejo: Almendres Cromlech, Almendres Menhir.Évora, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1986.Here begins the preparation of your trip to this beautiful city in the heart of the Alentejo, the best way to visit this city is on foot, walking through narrow streets, white houses, to discover monuments such as the Roman Temple of Diana, built in the century II, the famous Chapel of Bones, Church of São Francisco, Évora

8 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$472
12Private Tour KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ROUTE Includes tickets for 2 castles and boat trip

Private Tour KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ROUTE Includes tickets for 2 castles and boat trip

Inspired by the mysteries of the history of the Knights of the Order of the Temple and its full symbology of hidden messages, we will take you to the discovery of the Templar treasures in Portugal.The Order of the Templars was established in Portugal in the XII century to help Portuguese kings in the Christian Reconquest and continue the Crusades. You will see their first castle and also their first headquarters at the City of Tomar from the year 1160, at the time, the most modern and advanced military device of the kingdom, inspired by the fortifications of the Holy Land. Two centuries later, in 1312, the Order was extinguished by Pope Clement V, with the intention of putting an end to their fame and power. In Portugal, however, the Order of Christ was created, faithful keepers of all its spiritual and material riches, preserving the crusading spirit during the portuguese Discoveries.You will be guided by stories that will carry you in an imaginary quest for the Holy Grail.

8 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$590
10Tour Óbidos and Nazaré from Lisbon

Tour Óbidos and Nazaré from Lisbon

Visit Óbidos and discover medieval tales and their secrets!Discover unique places that combine history with modernity, such as the Church of St. James, now a bookstore. See colorful tiles and paintings created in the 17th and 18th centuries.Walk the streets of ÓbidosVisit places like the Church of Santa Maria and the Castle of ÓbidosDrink Ginjinha, a Ginja liquor, in the house of a local residentWe continue to Nazaré, a fishing village, where we suggest a stop for lunch and tasting the fresh fishNazareth is the waves and the surf, thanks to the "Nazareth Desert", an underwater geomorphological phenomenon that allows the formation of perfect giant waves. It is the largest underwater slope in Europe, with about 170 kilometers of coastline and a depth of 5,000 meters.The tour lasts 8 to 9 hours, we stop at Óbidos 2 hours and we stop at Nazaré 3 hours ago 5 hours the rest of the time is for the journey from Lisbon to these places.

8 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$472
9Private Tour Queluz, Mafra E Ericeira

Private Tour Queluz, Mafra E Ericeira

We start this romantic tour through the Queluz Palace and continue to Mafra where we will visit the Convent / Palace of Mafra, pass through the miniature village of José Franco and end in the wonderful village of Ericeira.

8 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$389
515Discover Fátima: Private Pilgrimage Tour from Lisbon

Discover Fátima: Private Pilgrimage Tour from Lisbon

Fatima is a place of faith and pilgrimage, it is one of the most important religious centers in the world, visited by many Popes, with Pope Francis the last. Private tour, accompanied by a local driver / guide.Making known:-The Sanctuary of Fátima -Aljustrel-Valinhos- Mother Church of Fátima

6 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$448
8Private Tour Coimbra E Aveiro

Private Tour Coimbra E Aveiro

This Tour is a beautiful trip to Coimbra, where the first University of Portugal was born, following the direction of North where we arrived in Aveiro, also known as "Veneza Portuguesa" ...Coimbra is the city of narrow streets, courtyards, stairways and medieval arches, it is here that was born the first University of the Country and one of the oldest in Europe. Its name derived from the Roman city of Conímbriga.Aveiro is a city on the Portuguese west coast, founded next to a lagoon known as Ria de Aveiro. Famous for its canals navigated by colorful boats (moliceiros boats), used for the harvest of algae, also known by the buildings of art nouveau style, is the Cathedral of Aveiro, with its prominent steeple.

8 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$590
56Sintra Jeep Tour

Sintra Jeep Tour

Discover the true essence of the Natural Park of Sintra, through its Stories, customs and traditions.

4 hours
easy
From$94
24 2 Tours Private / Tour Fátima / Second Day Tour Lisbon

2 Tours Private / Tour Fátima / Second Day Tour Lisbon

Discover 2 fascinating regions in Portugal with our 2-day program.All tours start in Lisbon at 09:00 and end in the same place, that is your accommodation in Lisbon.This opportunity will give them a day to appreciate Fátima one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sanctuaries in Europe, feel the peaceful atmosphere of the Sanctuary.Continue to discover Portugal the next day enjoying the wonders of the city of Lisbon, one of the oldest capitals in the world, and the oldest in Western Europe.Travel in our vehicles with air conditioning, wi-fi and mineral water.In order to better serve our customers, and make our private tours more pleasant and personalized, we flex the time in each location as you wish, according to a schedule of the day with our driver.

2 days
easy
From$814
4.825Private Jeep Tour Sintra-Cascais

Private Jeep Tour Sintra-Cascais

Live a unique and authentic experience with a full-day private tour in a classic Portuguese UMM 4x4 vehicle, exploring Sintra, Cascais, and the stunning Atlantic coast. This tour combines history, nature, and adventure.Start at Pena Palace, with its vibrant colors and stunning views. Explore the historic center and taste the famous travesseiros or queijadas.Choose which of these palaces to visit: Quinta da Regaleira, with its Initiatic Well and gardens full of symbolism, or Monserrate Palace, surrounded by exotic gardens.The UMM takes you along rural paths and hidden trails, revealing viewpoints and landscapes that conventional tours can’t reach.Enjoy lunch at a restaurant serving traditional Portuguese food.Visit the westernmost point of mainland Europe — Cabo da Roca, a breathtaking setting.Finish in Cascais, with time for a stroll before returning to Lisbon.Experience Sintra and Cascais differently — with a spirit of adventure.

6 hours and 30 minutes
moderate
From$531
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