Guide · Portugal

Sintra and Cascais

Sintra and Cascais links a compact sequence of named visitor places so each day remains geographically understandable without adding filler stops.

3 days8 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Palaces and old centre

Sintra

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    Pena Palace

    Pena Palace focuses attention on palatial architecture, interiors and designed grounds in Sintra. At Pena Palace, focus on state rooms or façades, courtyards and garden settings, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  2. 2

    Sintra National Palace

    Sintra National Palace focuses attention on palatial architecture, interiors and designed grounds in Sintra. At Sintra National Palace, focus on state rooms or façades, courtyards and garden settings, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  3. 3

    Monserrate Palace

    Monserrate Palace focuses attention on protected landscapes, habitats and characteristic scenery in Sintra. At Monserrate Palace, focus on landforms, vegetation and designated viewpoints or paths, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    180 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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Day 2

Hillside estates and fortress

Sintra

  1. 1

    Quinta da Regaleira

    Quinta da Regaleira focuses attention on palatial architecture, interiors and designed grounds in Sintra. At Quinta da Regaleira, focus on state rooms or façades, courtyards and garden settings, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  2. 2

    Castle of the Moors

    Castle of the Moors focuses attention on historic fortifications and defensive architecture in Sintra. At Castle of the Moors, focus on walls, towers and gateways, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  3. 3

    Convent of the Capuchos

    Convent of the Capuchos focuses attention on religious architecture and the art associated with worship in Sintra. At Convent of the Capuchos, focus on the main façade, interior spaces and stone or decorative detail, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Atlantic edge

Cascais

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    Cabo da Roca

    Cabo da Roca focuses attention on coastal or volcanic landforms and the relationship between land and sea in Sintra. At Cabo da Roca, focus on rock formations, water features and broad viewpoints, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  2. 2

    Citadel of Cascais

    Citadel of Cascais focuses attention on historic fortifications and defensive architecture in Cascais. At Citadel of Cascais, focus on walls, towers and gateways, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information