Sintra and Mafra Royal Palaces Sintra – Pena National Palace Mafra – National Palace and Convent The Two Best Royal Palaces of Portugal in One day Full-Day (9h approx) – With Private Tour Guide
Private Tour Price: FROM 395EUR P.P. (Group/Family Discounts Available from 15% to 30%) This tour can start from Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais With Private Driver/Guide and Transportation Starting Time: 8h00AM (Reservation Required in Advance) Duration Flexible up to 9h
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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 it’s 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.
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This tour will combine both Sintra and Mafra in one single day, with optional stop at Ericeira fisherman village at the end. Although the itinerary can be adjusted during the day, this is the standard itinerary:
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 and stop for pictures)
* Importante Notice: Between April and September 2018, 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 even not possible if starting later due traffic restrictions in Unesco World Heritage Areas. * 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. * if you wish to visit inside all major attractions in Sintra, we recommend booking two days
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Base Price: FROM 395EUR Per Person (Group/Family Discounts Available 15% up to 30%)
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* One guest pays equivalent of two guests traveling
* 3.9% booking fee applicable on all reservations
Pick-up and drop-off can be provided at any Lisbon Hotel, Sintra or Cascais, including also cruise ship terminal and Lisbon Airport. This can be added during your booking (35E)
Pick-up time is scheduled for 8h30AM, although this can be changed per request
Flexible start and end time for cruise ship passengers and airport pick-ups, please advise before booking.
Pick-up and drop-off can be provided at any Lisbon Hotel, Sintra or Cascais, including also cruise ship terminal and Lisbon Airport. This can be added during your booking (35E)
Drop-off is scheduled between around 5PM, although it can be changed if you need to get back earlier – please advise before booking.
This tour includes a dedicated Private Guide to assist you during the day.
Our private guide will be your Ambassador/Host during the day, and English Fluent.
The guide will assist you during the day, providing all explanations, helping to choose restaurants for lunch, and other important tips, etc
This tour includes Private Transportation, exclusively for you.
We work with a recent fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, that are operating every day for your comfort. In case of need, we have other vehicles or different brands/models, including larger vehicles on request for larger families.
CANCELLATION POLICY (Updated) * We have a flexible worry-free cancellation policy for your comfort – BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE:
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Tour Language: This tour is available everyday in English. Other languages only per request (French) or Spanish.
Notes:
* This is a private tour and prepared exclusively for you. No more guests will join you during the day.
for the mentioned duration, if you have shorter time, we can fit it to your needs * This tour is prepared for the mentioned duration, if you have shorter time, we can fit it to your needs * Most of our tours are done using mercedes-benz small minivans for your comfort (more leg room). For larger families, we have larger vehicles operating on request. Vehicle type, size, brand or color can never be guaranteed on our regular tours. * Price for one of two adults is the same, as our operates with minimum two guests. * Pick-up and drop-off in Lisbon, Sintra or Cascais is complimentary (Hotel, AirBnB, Airport, Cruise Terminal) / For Pick-up and drop-off at other locations please inquire, for specific quotation. * We advise to book this tour in advance. For last minute bookings please call +351.30.880.4698 * Check in is recommended at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time * Prices, times and itineraries are subject to change without prior notice
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Our private guide will be your Ambassador/Host during the day. Gastronomy is a very important aspect of our culture and part of our heritage and DNA.
Your guide will provide several recommendations along the day, where to sample the best food, and the best places to have lunch, according to your preferences.
Lunch/Meals are not included, and paid directly on the day.
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Sintra and Mafra – Pena and Mafra National Palaces – Full-Day Private Tour (7h)
Sintra and Mafra Royal Palaces
