Full-Day Sintra Historical Tour with Regaleira's Hidden Secrets

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Get to know the true history of the famous palace complex of Quinta da Regaleira
• 02 Tour Carvalho Monteiro's iconic structure, the Peninha Sanctuary, and the oldest temple of Saturn worship
• 03 Visit the beautifully preserved Capuchin Monastery, whose restoration I had a direct hand in
• 04 Reach Cape Roca, the westernmost point of the Eurasian continent, and the last continental village of Azóia
• 05 Have lunch in a cosy family restaurant where dishes are prepared according to recipes of Ancient Rome

Serra de Sintra (Moon Mountain) has a rich history that began long before Christianity. This tour is for travellers who want to look deeper and see more, combining Sintra's famous landmarks with hidden treasures of Portugal's historical heritage. Along the way, you'll explore how the region was - and still is - influenced by Masonic traditions and the principles of other secret orders.

Explore the beautifully preserved Capuchin Monastery, whose restoration I had a direct hand in.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Lisbon, Serra de Sintra

Languages English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sintra's Hidden History and Moon Mountain Secrets

• Visit the famous palace complex of Quinta da Regaleira and get to know its true history, not the official tourist version.
• Discover Carvalho Monteiro's iconic structure, the Peninha Sanctuary, and the oldest temple of Saturn worship. If you wish, you can also tour the closed parts of the monument.
• Explore the beautifully preserved Capuchin Monastery, whose restoration I had a direct hand in.
• Visit Cape Roca, the westernmost part of the Eurasian continent, and the very last village of Azóia on the continent.
• After the tour, have lunch in a cosy family restaurant, where the cooks prepare dishes according to the recipes of Ancient Rome.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• PhD historian and official UNESCO consultant
• Transfer

What's Not Included

• Tickets to museums
• Lunch

What to bring

• Smiles :)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Lisbon, Portugal

Tour start

2710 Sintra, Portugal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.