Sintra Bike Tour

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Duration: 1h
Location: Sintra, Portugal | Sintra, Portugal


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Exploration of the heritage-rich & romantic town of Sintra
UNESCO-listed monuments, a Moorish castle & Pena Palace
Pastel-colored houses & verdant, castle-topped hillsides
Gentle pace for a leisurely experience to suit all abilities
Effective way of seeing a town steeped in Portuguese culture

Inclusions:
Guided bike tour of Sintra
Bicycle and helmet rental
1 soft drink

Description:

Uncover the hidden treasures and landmarks of picturesque Sintra with a pedal through its charming streets. With an ancient Moorish castle, the odd and imaginative 19th-century Pena Palace, and charming gardens, there's much to explore in this delightful town steeped in Portuguese legend.

Nestled in the rolling hills above Lisbon—on the border of the forested Sintra-Cascais National Park—is the fairy-tale town of Sintra, full of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Listen as your guide explains the history of the town's distinctive castles, from the hilltop Moorish ruins of the Castelo de Mouros to the white façade of the royal Sintra National Palace. Gaze up at the colorful, Romanticist architecture of the Pena National Palace. This strange confection of a castle blends exotic elements of Neo-Gothic, Neo-Islamic, and Neo-Renaissance styles for a striking final product overlooking the village below.

Pedal off through the winding streets, past historical monuments, grand houses, and splendid palaces perched on hills and around the lake. The vibrant colors used to decorate buildings are accentuated against the dark green hillsides that roll down to the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. Your local guide shares insight into how the town’s splendor and natural beauty have inspired Portuguese legends and lore and influenced architecture and design across Europe.