Sintra Pena Palace and Convent of the Capuchos

Begin your 7-hour sightseeing tour with pickup at your Lisbon hotel. Climb into a comfortable tour vehicle, where you can relax and enjoy the scenery on the trip to Sintra. 

Your first stop is the Pena National Palace (Palacio Nacional da Pena), which is one of Portugal's most-visited monuments. If you like, you can pay the entrance fees and sign up for a guided tour of the 19th-century palace on the hill. 

Stop midday for lunch at Praia das Macãs, where your guide will be happy to suggest a restaurant for a meal (own expense). Following lunch, visit a nearby viewpoint, Azenhas do Mar. 

End your tour with a visit to the Convent of the Capuchos, also known as the Convent of the Holy Cross of the Sintra Mountains. Sign up for a guided tour if you'd like to have a look around the interior (own expense). 

This small-group tour is limited to 15 people or fewer to ensure an intimate experience and plenty of personalized attention from your guide. Your tour ends with drop-off back at your Lisbon accommodations.

• Begin your 7-hour sightseeing tour with pickup at your Lisbon hotel. Climb into a comfortable tour vehicle, where you can relax and enjoy the scenery on the trip to Sintra.  Your first stop is the Pena National Palace (Palacio Nacional da Pena), which is one of Portugal's most-visited monuments. If you like, you can pay the entrance fees and sign up for a guided tour of the 19th-century palace on the hill.  Stop midday for lunch at Praia das Macãs, where your guide will be happy to suggest a restaurant for a meal (own expense). Following lunch, visit a nearby viewpoint, Azenhas do Mar.  End your tour with a visit to the Convent of the Capuchos, also known as the Convent of the Holy Cross of the Sintra Mountains. Sign up for a guided tour if you'd like to have a look around the interior (own expense).  This small-group tour is limited to 15 people or fewer to ensure an intimate experience and plenty of personalized attention from your guide. Your tour ends with drop-off back at your Lisbon accommodations.

Visit two fascinating sites in Sintra on this day trip from Lisbon. First, see the Pena National Palace for a look at the opulent and romantic 'palacio' on a forested hill. Then continue further back in time to the 16th-century Convent of the Capuchos, an unforgettable place not often frequented by tourists. Entrance fees and lunch are your own expense, but round-trip hotel transport is included.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Dress code is smart casual
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate