Sintra

Castelo dos Mouros - Moorish Castle – Sintra
Monuments
Nestled along two Sintra mountain ranges, the Moorish Castle dates back to the early Moorish occupation of the Peninsula in the eighth century. After numerous attempts, it was finally captured by Dom Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, in 1147. He established the first Christian Chapel in the city, dedicated to St. Peter of Penaferrim. During the romantic period in 1860, the walls were restored under the guidance of Dom Fernando II, husband of Dona Maria II, who also planted trees in the surrounding areas, enhancing the dignity of the ancient medieval ruins. Notable features include the Moorish Cistern and the Royal Tower. The castle is located approximately 3.5 km from Sintra’s historic center.

Park and National Palace of Pena - Park and National Palace of Pena
Museums and Palaces
Pena National Palace
Explore the magnificent Pena Palace, a prime example of 19th-century Romanticism in Portugal. Perched atop Monte da Pena, the palace was constructed on the site of a former monastery. Built by D. Fernando de Saxe Coburg-Gotha, who married Queen Dona Maria II in 1836, he fell in love with Sintra and decided to purchase the convent and surrounding lands to create a summer palace for the royal family. A restaurant is located in one of the palace wings, offering a terrace with a stunning panoramic view over the Sintra Mountains and the coast.

Centro Historico de Sintra - Sintra village, from municipal heritage to world heritage, is properly classified by UNESCO. Visit the historical center of the romantic village of Sintra, where many buildings and remnants from various periods and cultural movements remain.

Sintra National Palace - Sintra National Palace
Museums and Palaces
The Sintra National Palace stands out among the royal medieval palaces in Portugal and is the most distinguished building in the village of Sintra. From the country’s earliest dynasties, Sintra was a favored location for Portuguese kings and queens. However, the palace we see today was initiated by Dom João I, who rebuilt it, and Dom Manuel I, who enriched its decorative character and added a new wing. Explore the palace’s interior to uncover more about Portugal’s history. The decoration is remarkable, combining various artistic styles reflecting the tastes of the kings who resided here, with rooms named accordingly. Notably, the Swan Room, the Armory Room, the Magpie or Reading Room, and the chapel capture visitors’ attention.

Quinta da Regaleira - Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
Museums and Palaces
Located near Sintra’s historic center, Quinta da Regaleira is one of Sintra’s most enigmatic attractions. Built in the early 20th century by millionaire Antonio Augusto Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), he realized one of his dreams here with the help of scenographic architect Luigi Manini (1848-1936). Surrounded by lush greenery, Palácio da Regaleira is a fascinating discovery. The palace was constructed in a romantic revivalist style, imitating Gothic, Manueline, and Renaissance architectural and decorative forms, infused with mythical and esoteric symbolism. A special mention goes to the Holy Trinity Chapel, where visitors can descend a spiral staircase to the crypt and discover the monumental initiation pit that leads through a cave to a hidden lake in the gardens.

Parque e Palacio de Monserrate - Museums and Palaces
Park and Palace of Monserrate
This fantastic Romantic park was created by William Beckford, who fell in love with the Sintra Mountain.

Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré and Óbidos

Valinhos Sanctuary - Today, the Valinhos are visited by thousands of Portuguese and foreign pilgrims who follow the Via-Sacra route to the Hungarian Calvary, visit the Chapel of St. Stephen of Hungary, and then visit the House of Lucy and the House of Francis and Jacinta Marto in the village of Aljustrel.

In Valinhos, the sculptures of the Angel of Portugal and the various stations of the Via-Sacra were all created by Maria Amélia Carvalheira da Silva.

Basilica of the Holy Trinity - Basílica da Santíssima Trindade

Monuments

The Church of the Most Holy Trinity is located within the Sanctuary of Fátima, opposite the Basilica. It was inaugurated in 2007, although it had been planned since 1973. Since then, there was a need to build a new church because the Basilica wasn’t large enough to accommodate the many pilgrims who wished to attend services within the Sanctuary on average turnout days.

The Church is a modern, round, white building, the color of the stone that covers it, a local stone known as “white of the sea.” This vast building is 125 m in diameter, with no intermediate support; it has a volume of 130,000 m3 and 8,633 seats, and it can be divided into two areas by a moving partition. There are 76 seats for disabled people.

Capela Das Aparicoes - Capela das Aparições - Fátima

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Capela das Aparições - Fátima

Monuments

The Chapel, at the heart of the current Fátima Sanctuary, was built by local people in 1919 in response to a request made by Our Lady during one of the apparitions.

The first mass was held there in 1921.

Although subject to certain changes due to preservation and maintenance requirements over recent years, the modestly sized chapel retains its simple design, similar to a hermitage.

The image of Our Lady marks the spot of the holm-oak tree, the site of the apparitions. The actual tree itself disappeared piece by piece as fervent believers took it away twig by twig. It was here that the shepherds came to say the rosary, accompanied by other believers.

Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima - The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary (commonly called the Basilica of the Rosary) is a basilica that is part of the Sanctuary of Fatima, located in the Cova da Iria, in Fatima, in the municipality of Ourém, Portugal.

Lisboa

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Monuments
On the banks of the Tagus River stands an apex of Manueline architecture. Where the Jerónimos Monastery stands today, next to the old Belém beach, there was originally a small hermitage dedicated to Santa Maria, built by the Infante D. Henrique in 1452. At the start of the 16th century, King Manuel I’s intention to erect a large monastery there was acknowledged by the Holy See, and it was donated to the Order of the Friars of St. Jerome. The epitome of Manueline architecture and intrinsically linked to the Discoveries, this monastery is the most remarkable Portuguese monastic ensemble of its time and one of the main European churches.

Torre de Belem - Torre de Belém
Monuments
The harmony and delicate ornamentation of the Tower of Belém suggest a finely cut jewel to all who gaze upon it. A formidable and imposing bastion defending the entrance to the Tagus, it was capable of combining firepower with the St. Sebastian tower on the opposite bank of the river. Its construction was ordered by King Manuel I (1495-1521) and was built by Francisco de Arruda between 1514 and 1521. The tower was constructed on a basalt island near the right bank of the Tagus in front of Restelo beach. However, with the gradual change in the river’s course, the tower has ended up practically swallowed by the bank. In 1983, the Tower of Belém was classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Lisbon District - Pastéis de Belém
In the early 19th century, in Belém, next to Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (the Hieronymite Monastery), there was a sugar cane refinery attached to a small general store. As a result of the 1820 liberal revolution, all convents and monasteries in Portugal were closed in 1834, and the clergy and laborers were expelled.

In an attempt to survive, someone from the monastery offered sweet pastries for sale in the shop; pastries that quickly became known as ‘Pastéis de Belém.’

At that time, the area of Belém was considered far from the city of Lisbon and mainly accessed by steam-boats. Meanwhile, the grandeur of the monastery and the Torre de Belém (the Belém Tower) attracted visitors who soon grew accustomed to savoring the delicious pastries originating from the monastery.

Padrao dos Descobrimentos - Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Monuments
The imposing Monument to the Discoveries leaves its mark on the riverside at Belém. It was designed in 1940 to commemorate the “Exposition of the Portuguese World,” promoted by the Salazar government to celebrate the eighth and third centenaries of the founding and restoration of the Portuguese nation (1140 and 1640, respectively). However, it was only built in 1960 to mark 500 years since the death of Prince Henry the Navigator.

Parque Eduardo VII - Parque Eduardo VII
Gardens, Parks, and Forests

The Eduardo VII Park lies north of Avenida da Liberdade and offers panoramic views over the city. Originally known as Parque da Liberdade, the gardens were renamed after the British King Edward VII during his visit to Lisbon in 1903.

Rossio Square - Rossio Square
Reborn from the wreckage of the 1755 earthquake, this charming Lisbon square marks the northern reach of the Pombaline Downtown. It stretches out in a quadrilateral form dominated by the neo-classical harmony of the D. Maria II Theatre, built on the site of the former House of the Inquisition.

Lisbon Cathedral - Sé Catedral de Lisboa
Monuments
Dedicated to the Mother of God since 1147.
Dedicated to the Mother of God, Lisbon Cathedral is one of the city’s treasures and one of the most significant monuments in the country, due to its historical, religious, and artistic value. Its construction began in 1147 when the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, reconquered the city from the Moors. It was built on a Muslim mosque, which, as archaeological excavations confirmed, had been built on a previous Visigothic Christian temple.

Miradouro de Santa Luzia - The Mirador de Santa Luzia offers a wide view over Alfama and the Tagus River. The characteristic points, from left to right, are the dome of Santa Engrácia, the Church of Santo Estêvão, and the two white towers of the Church of São Miguel.

The south wall of Santa Luzia features two modern tile panels, one depicting the Praça do Comércio before the earthquake and another showing the Christians attacking the castle of St. George by António Quaresma, manufactured at the Lamego Widow Factory.

Here is the Church of Santa Luzia and São Brás, head of the old commendation of St. Brás of the Lisbon term and current national seat of the Assembly of Portuguese Knights of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Miradouro da Senhora do Monte - Mirador de Senhora do Monte is located in the parish of São Vicente (Graça), in Lisbon.
The belvedere is situated in front of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount. From it, you can see, to the south, the sea of ​​the Straw, the Castle of São Jorge, part of the Baixa of Lisbon, and the estuary of the Tagus River; to the west, from the Bairro Alto to the Forestry Park of Monsanto; and to the north, the valley of Avenida Almirante Reis.
Next to this belvedere is the small old Hermitage of Our Lady of Monte (classified as Property of Public Interest), founded in 1147 and consecrated to St. Gens, a bishop who, according to tradition, was martyred here. It was on this ancient Monte de São Gens that D. Afonso Henriques set up camp to conquer the city.

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Explore three captivating regions in Portugal with our 3-day itinerary. All tours commence in Lisbon at 09:00 and conclude at your accommodation in Lisbon.

On the first day, enjoy the charm of Sintra, a village renowned for its numerous monuments, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

The following day, continue your journey through Portugal with a visit to Fátima, one of Europe’s most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites, where you can experience the serene ambiance of the Sanctuary.

On the final day, discover Lisbon, the stunning capital of Portugal, and its many attractions.

Travel comfortably in our vehicles equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and mineral water. To enhance your experience, we offer flexible timing at each location, allowing you to customize your visit according to the day’s schedule with our driver.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.