Signature experience — Lisbon
Sintra, palaces and Quinta da Regaleira
Duration
Full day
Price
From €590
Mercedes
Dedicated vehicle & chauffeur
In 1853, King Ferdinand II had mule trains bring Coimbra azulejos up to 450 meters to complete Pena Palace’s colorful facades on the granite ridges of the Sintra range. These misty slopes, with distinct microclimates, enchanted Lord Byron, who called Sintra the “Garden of Eden.” Just 30 km from Lisbon, Quinta da Regaleira weaves artificial grottos, Masonic symbols, and a 27-meter spiral initiation well, while Cabo da Roca marks mainland Europe’s western edge against the Atlantic.
This full-day escape begins with hotel pickup in Lisbon and a Mercedes at your disposal, so timing stays fluid around crowds. With a dedicated driver, you head for Sintra early: you explore, your driver handles drop-offs, access, and parking, then continues to Cabo da Roca before a seaside pause. Lunch in Sintra’s historic center, and a flexible return via Colares or the A16 depending on traffic. You focus on palaces and gardens; your driver quietly manages tickets, timing, and luggage.
Your itinerary
- I
08:00 — Pickup at your Lisbon hotel and direct drive (about 35–45 min) to Pena Park.
- II
09:00 — Tour of Pena Palace and walk to Alto de Santa Catarina for Tagus estuary views (1.5–2 h).
- III
11:30 — Explore Quinta da Regaleira, gardens and initiation well, then transfer to the historic center (1.5 h).
- IV
14:30 — Scenic drive via Colares to Cabo da Roca, photo stop, and return to Lisbon arriving around 17:00.
What’s included
- ✓ Dedicated French-speaking driver
- ✓ Mercedes E-Class or V-Class
- ✓ Hotel pickup included
- ✓ Waiting time and priority drops
Your chauffeur’s tip
Be at Pena for opening (9:00 in peak season) to cut a 30–40 min queue; ask your driver to walk the park first, then enter the palace at your timed slot.
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