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Sintra Full Day: Quinta da Regaleira, Pena Palace & Cascais with Lunch

Lisbon, Portugal9 hoursGuided in English, Spanish

Descend the mysterious initiation well at Quinta da Regaleira, then climb to the Pena Palace, with a sit-down lunch along the way. The day ends on the Atlantic coast at Cabo da Roca and Cascais.

9 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small group, typically up to 8 travellersKeeps the experience personal
English, SpanishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Quinta da Regaleira and its initiation well
  • Pena Palace on its forested peak
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Cabo da Roca's cliffs and lighthouse
  • Seafront time in Cascais

Full description

This fuller version of the Sintra day adds Quinta da Regaleira, the eccentric estate whose gardens are laced with tunnels, grottoes and a spiral well that seems to drop straight into the earth. Your guide explains the symbolism its millionaire owner built into every corner before you continue up the mountain to the Pena Palace.

A local lunch is part of the day, so there’s no need to hunt for a table in busy Sintra. In the afternoon you follow the coast to Cabo da Roca’s lighthouse and on to Cascais for a final stroll by the sea before returning to Lisbon.

Itinerary

  1. Depart Lisbon

    Meet your guide and head into the Sintra hills.

  2. Quinta da Regaleira

    Explore the gardens, grottoes and the famous spiral well.

  3. Lunch

    Sit down for a local lunch in the Sintra area.

  4. Pena Palace

    Visit the colourful hilltop palace and its viewpoints.

  5. Cabo da Roca and Cascais

    Drive the coast to Europe's westernmost cape and finish with free time in Cascais.

Included

  • Live guide in English
  • Transport from and back to Lisbon
  • Lunch (main course and drink)
  • Entry tickets to Quinta da Regaleira and Pena Palace (option selected at booking)
  • All taxes and booking fees

Not included

  • Hotel pickup unless selected
  • Extra food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Central Lisbon meeting point; the exact location and start time are confirmed after booking.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Quinta da Regaleira has uneven steps and dark tunnels; a phone torch helps.
  • Tell us about dietary requirements when you enquire.
  • Monument hours can change seasonally; the guide may adjust the order of visits.
  • Expect a fair amount of walking on slopes.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from the shorter Sintra day trip?

It adds Quinta da Regaleira and includes lunch, so the day runs a little longer.

Is the initiation well suitable for everyone?

It involves a spiral stone staircase and damp tunnels. Travellers with limited mobility can enjoy the upper gardens instead.

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