Convent of the Capuchos

You will start your day at the front door of your hotel, where you will be greeted by your guide before traveling to Sintra in a comfortable 9-seater van. You will then have the opportunity to visit the mysterious and romantic town of Sintra, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Once there, you can choose to visit one of the following monuments: - the Pena Palace (the best example of the Romanticism style in Portugal) - the Sintra National Palace (a Medieval royal residence) - the Monserrate's Park and Palace (an eclectic place where you can explore romantic gardens with exotic species) - the Capuchos Convent (known for its extreme bareness of its architectural and decorative elements) - the Moors Castle (a fortress located on the top of a hill) - the Regaleira Estate (one of the most magical views one can find in Sintra) In any case, you will be accompanied by your guide, who will provide you with full explanations about the sites. You will then have time to explore the center of the town and have lunch. You can ask your guide for recommendations of restaurants, before taking some time to stroll around the narrow streets of Sintra. Following lunch, it will be time to go to Roca Cape, the westernmost point of Continental Europe. Later, you will head to Cascais, a lovely town by the sea with an old fishing tradition. Here you will have time to see the town center, as well as the entire bay area. Before returning to Lisbon, you can take the chance to drive by Estoril, which used to be a place of refuge during World War II. To conclude your tour, you will go back to Lisbon by the "marginal", a road which connects Cascais to Lisbon and runs along the coast.

Skip the line and spend more time exploring Sintra's fascinating convent. Check out the Courtyard of the Crosses, Fountain Courtyard, Chapel of the Passion of Christ, Cloister, Corridor of the Cells, Choir and more. Embark on a historical journey through the Convent of Cork, also known as the Convent of the Holy Cross of the Sintra Hills. Founded in 1560 by Álvaro de Castro, this convent was built as a modest place of worship dedicated to contemplation and introspection, following the ideals of the Order of St. Francis of Assisi. The convent is renowned for its extensive use of cork as a decorative material, reflecting the Franciscan philosophy of simplicity and renunciation of worldly pleasures. Learn about the convent's fascinating history, from its construction in 1560 to its renovation by the Parques de Sintra. Discover notable figures from the building's past, including Álvaro de Castro and Brother Honório. Discover the many areas of this convent, starting with the courtyards and porch, before exploring the beautiful blue and white tiled Chapel of the Passion of Christ. Take in the church, choir, and vestibule, as well as the areas inhabited by the monks, such as the dormitory, washroom, and kitchen. Leave with a better understanding of how Franciscan monks lived in the 16th century and an appreciation for their simple way of life.

Meet the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and it's Atlantic Coast, West of Lisbon. Starting by the Unesco Cultural landscape of Sintra, a surface of 8 by 4 kms long, seeing it's main monuments (Pena, Regaleira, Monserrate) and passing through the Mountain heading to the Atlantic Coast on board of a 4x4 classic cabrio car. Learn about the natural characteristics and mystifications of this magical piece of land, that made it attractive to a special human invenstment. The richness of Sintra's county is such, that in an area relatively close by, we can get to landscape elements like: roman ruins, dinossaur trails, vineyards, orchards, geological sites, waterfalls, beaches, picturesque villages, wine cellars... This tour can be taylor made, adapted to suit the will of each particular family or group of visitors ;) Stoping at two touristic attraction sites like "Azenhas do Mar", and "Cabo da Roca" is of course a guaranteed must, but on the way, a true knowledgeable and experienced local guide will add the bonus elements into creating an unique touristic visitation experience. Heading to Cascais, we shall pass on some of the most beautiful roads of Portugal, used for TV productions and advertisement, yet still recognizing sites like the "Cresmina Dune", "Boca do Inferno", "Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos" or "Campo de Lapiás" on the way. The end of the tour will be optionable, either with the end point on a train station to return to Lisbon, or with the return to center Lisbon included.

In the middle of the Natural Park of Serra de Sintra, this secular village is the capital of the Romantic in Portugal. Refuge of Kings, Artists and Poets Here Lord Byron wrote much of his poetry. Very close to the historic centre, with its Palace and fruit of the artistic genius of King Fernando II, of German origin, at the top of the Serra, the Pena Palace, an exponent of 19th century Romanticism Close by, designed by Sir Francis Cook, the Palace of Monserrate and its amazing Botanical Garden A few kilometers away, there “where the land ends and the sea begins” the westernmost point of Europe: Cabo da Roca Return along the cosmopolitan coast of Cascais and Estoril with its famous Casino

Enjoy an ebike tour of Sintra for a sporty day, with time to explore the world class parks and palaces. The perfect Sintra ebike tour for garden and architecture lovers. Experience some of the most lavish gardens and romantic architecture in Sintra, at Monserrate Palace & Park as well as the most humble and enchanting hidden monastery at Capuchos Hermitage, surrounded by native oak forest. Sintra Parks Epic Ebike Tour is a full-day cycling tour through the beautiful Sintra hills, visiting the romantic and lush gardens and architecture of Monserrate Palace, the hidden monastery of Capuchos Hermitage and much more.