** National Palace of Pena & Park ** Being a romanticist castle, The National Palace of Pena is like entering a beautiful fairy tale atop the magnificent hills of Sintra painted in yellow, purple, red, and pink colors. It is an architectural marvel and you’ll be enchanted by the stunning views of Lisbon from the second-highest vantage point on the Sintra Hills. You will come across detailed interiors influenced by Middle Eastern & baroque European cultures. The state rooms have been carefully restored to their original state as they were in 1910 to give you the real feel of the era of Romanticism. Many of the original fittings still remain in the Palace. You can end your tour by exploring the lush park of Pena, full of winding paths, pavilions, ponds, magical fountains, statues & lovely exotic plants spanning 85 hectares. You can also upgrade your ticket to include convenient round-trip transportation between the main entrance of the Park and the Palace. ** National Palace of Queluz & Gardens ** The National Palace and Gardens of Queluz dates back to the 18-century and has been home to generations of Portuguese Royal Family. Bathe in the beauty and grandeur of this lavish castle as you walk its richly decorated halls & rooms. It is often referred to as “Portuguese Versailles” due to its brilliance and architectural exuberance. It is a truly breathtaking experience and you can imagine a time of regal balls and stately dinners that took place in the majestic interiors of the Palace. The Throne Room is adorned with gold carvings, ornate mirrors and large paintings, giving you a sense of how the Portuguese royals used to live back in the day. The surrounding gardens of the royal residence, abundant with exotic vegetation & mystical waterfalls, are eagerly waiting to be discovered by you.

As one of the last great Rococo buildings to be designed in Europe, the National Palace of Queluz is a heritage site that you cannot miss on your visit to Portugal. A walk through the magnificent palace will take you back to a time of regal balls and stately dinners. Gasp at the lavish interiors of the Throne Room, where the royalty used to receive their guests. The entire room is decorated with gold carvings, ornate mirrors and large paintings, giving you a sneak-peek into how the Portuguese monarchy used to live back in the day. See also the Princess’s Apartments, the Ambassador’s Room and the Music Hall, which reflects the royal family’s interest in music. After a tour inside the palace, explore the over 16 hectares of gardens outside the palace. Wander among ponds, fountains and statues inspired by classical mythology, the most famous of which is the Fountain of Neptune.

At the Palace of Sintra you can explore over 1,000 years of Portuguese history. The palace is immediately discernible by its two conical chimneys - a characteristic trait of Sintra itself. With its richly decorated rooms, galleries and corridors, it was a favorite for a succession of Portuguese royal families and their retinues, right until the end of the monarchy in 1910. Spend your time marveling at how the natural landscape was used to merge Manueline, Gothic and Mudejar designs. The windows with surmounted arches and walls covered in glazed tiles of geometric patterns are a testament to medieval brushwork and craftsmanship. National Palace of Queluz & Gardens As one of the last great Rococo buildings to be designed in Europe, the National Palace of Queluz is a heritage site that you cannot miss on your visit to Portugal. A walk through the magnificent palace will take you back to a time of regal balls and stately dinners. Gasp at the lavish interiors of the Throne Room, where the royalty used to receive their guests. The entire room is decorated with gold carvings, ornate mirrors and large paintings, giving you a sneak-peek into how the Portuguese monarchy used to live back in the day. See relics like the Princess’s Apartments, the Ambassador’s Room, and the Music Hall. After a tour inside the palace, explore the over 16 hectares of gardens outside the palace. Wander among ponds, fountains and statues inspired by classical mythology, the most famous of which is the Fountain of Neptune.

Possible places to visit include the National Palace of Queluz, Cascais, Sintra and Estoril. Avoid crowded bus tours and enjoy the luxury of exploring Portugal at your own pace by opting for a private tour, with a guide/driver all to yourself. Enjoy the flexibility of being able to customize the itinerary based on your interests, including pickup and drop-off.

A tour that takes you to discover unique royal palaces! Depart Lisbon towards the National Palace of Queluz, once a summer resort for the Kings of Portugal. Visit the interior and marvel at the late-baroque and neoclassical style of this building - after all, it is no coincidence that it is nicknamed the “Portuguese Versailles”. Stroll through the beautiful gardens before returning to your vehicle to head towards Belém, where you will have the chance to stop to observe the Belém Tower, after which you will have free time to explore the area a little and observe the Jerónimos Monastery. Have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area before traveling back in time to the 19th century and visiting the Ajuda National Palace, the last official residence of the Portuguese monarchy. Appreciate the enormous dimensions of the palace and learn about the day-to-day life of the court at the end of the 19th century, in a palace that maintains its remarkable interiors intact.