Sintra Day Trip — Pena Palace, Moorish Castle & Quinta da Regaleira
Lisbon, Portugal
About This Activity
Sintra's UNESCO World Heritage palaces sit in misty forested hills 40 minutes from Lisbon by train (€4.90 return). Pena Palace — a riot of yellow, red, and blue on a granite peak — needs pre-booked timed entry (€14 palace + park). Quinta da Regaleira's initiatic spiral well has become one of Portugal's most photographed spots. Book tickets in advance; summer queues are severe.
Seasonal note: Spring is ideal — lush gardens and smaller crowds; summer is heavily touristed, arrive by 9am
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