Pena Palace | Go Early
Book one of the first entry times. Tour the palace, then leave time to wander the grounds.
KALLAN NOTE Buy tickets ahead — timed palace entry can sell out.
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DAY ONE
Palaces, village streets & your first taste of Sintra
Tuk-Tuk | Into the Village
Grab a tuk-tuk down to Sintra’s historic center and enjoy the ride — it’s part transportation, part experience.
KALLAN NOTE Agree on the price before you hop in.
Historic Sintra | Lunch + Wander
Wander Sintra’s little streets and shops, then stop at Tascantiga for Portuguese small plates and lunch.
KALLAN NOTE Wait for a terrace table at Tascantiga.
VISIT TASCANTIGA ↗National Palace of Sintra | Step Inside
Visit Sintra’s iconic palace in the heart of the village, known for its unmistakable twin chimneys.
KALLAN NOTE The palace closes at 6 PM, so keep an eye on the time after lunch and wandering.
VISIT NATIONAL PALACE OF SINTRA ↗A Taste of Sintra | One Last Stop
Stop at Casa Piriquita for Sintra’s famous Travesseiro, then walk up Rua das Padarias to Páteo das Laranjas for a ginjinha served in a chocolate cup.
VISIT CASA PIRIQUITA ↗Páteo das Laranjas · Rua das Padarias 29
Settle In | Dinner + Drinks
Head back to your hotel to freshen up, then make your way to Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais. Start with a cocktail at the palace bar before dinner at Marialva, right on property.
VISIT SETEAIS ↗RESERVE AT MARIALVA ↗
DAY TWOHidden gardens, ornate palaces
Hidden gardens, ornate palaces
& Sintra at its most magical
Quinta da Regaleira → Lawrence’s → Monserrate → A Raposa
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DAY TWO
Palaces, hidden gardens & Sintra at its most magical
Breakfast | Then Regaleira
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then head to Quinta da Regaleira. Descend the famous Initiation Well — a spiraling stone tower that leads underground — then wander the gardens, tunnels and hidden corners.
KALLAN NOTE Give yourself 3–4 hours here. There’s much more to discover beyond the well.
PLAN YOUR VISIT ↗Walk Back | Late Lunch
Take the short walk to Lawrence’s Restaurant for a leisurely lunch overlooking the greenery of Sintra.
KALLAN NOTE Skip the tuk-tuk — it’s an easy 10-minute walk from Quinta da Regaleira.
VISIT LAWRENCE’S ↗Monserrate | Palace & Gardens
Grab a tuk-tuk or taxi to Monserrate Palace, aiming to arrive around 3 PM. Explore the ornate palace, then wander through its lush botanical gardens. Plan for about 2 hours here.
KALLAN NOTE Don’t linger too long over lunch — arriving around 3 PM gives you plenty of time to explore without rushing.
VISIT MONSERRATE ↗Refresh | Final Dinner in Sintra
Head back to your hotel to refresh and enjoy a cocktail before dinner. Then make your way to A Raposa, an intimate spot for a relaxed final dinner in Sintra.
KALLAN NOTE Reservations are a good idea — it’s a small, intimate spot and a lovely way to end your time in Sintra.
VISIT A RAPOSA ↗