What You Will Do
Experience Sintra with a local, catch sight of all the main interest points and have a little fun and adventure while you do it!
After all the participants are familiar with the e-bikes (we brief you with all the information needed) we begin our cycling adventure pedaling through Sintra.
We arrive at Biester Palace & Park for a guided visit with lot’s misteries and secrets to discover.
Following on from this spectacular location, we pass by Quinta da Regaleira and arrive to Seteais Palace where we will stop for the best Pena Palace views
Oh and don't worry about feeling tired or pedaling too much, the ebikes are ready to assist!
We peddle back to Sintra’s Historical center and after we toast with a wine tasting at a local winery we get back to our shop where we originally met for the end of this Half Day (but very full and exiting itinerary) of adventures and lot’s of fun!
We can’t wait to cycle Sintra together!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Our shop, where we will meet, is 2min. walk from Sintra Train Station.
Once you leave the train station start walking forward we are located on the street down below – WonderVan shop .
1
Sintra Municipality
Sintra Center and Mountain
We start at the heart of our Hometown – navigating inside the mountain and through the narrow streets of Sintra! Here you will get chance to see
2
Palacio e Parque Biester
1 hour
Running away from the mass tourism that currently exists in Sintra’s top attractions (Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira for exemple) we visit this stunning property, that has just opened gates for visitores (it was a private property for more than 100 years, you will be the first visitores). A fascinating building with na imense garden (park), a cultural labyrinth with lot’s misteries and secrets to discover.
Biester Palace & Park, the film set from Johny Depp’s “Ninth Gate” THE FILM SET FOR JOHNNY DEPP’S ‘NINTH GATE’ and one of Luigi Manini creations is a landmark for Sintra, and is one of the first buildings and finest examples of chalets of its kind. Surronding this piece of revivalist architectur – a vast garden including waterfalls, view points (with the best views of all of Sintra’s attractions) , pieces of art (famouse Bordalo’s tiles) caves and secret chambers!
3
São Pedro de Penaferrim
15 minutes
View Point - Best Views of Sintra
4
Seteais
20 minutes
Seteais Palace where we will stop for the best Pena Palace views and to fill you up with historical and cultural information about the sights and surrondings
5
Centro Historico de Sintra
20 minutes
venturing through Sintra Forest and ancient paths! At the historical center, apart from the traditional cobble narrow streets you will be able to catch sight of all the green surroundings, iconic Palaces and World Heritage properties
6
Quinta da Regaleira
we will pass by Quinta da Regaleira (don’t worry, when the Tour ends you may come back for a visit, we can assist you with the tickets so you avoid lines and give you all the information needed)
7
Fonte da Sabuga
10 minutes
Oh and bring an empty bottle of water to refill at one of the many centenary fountains with the best fresh Sintra water directly from the mountain.
8
Sintra National Palace
Sintra’s National Palace and its historical structure providing a panoramic view of the distant landscapes!
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