Overview
Enjoy a day out in Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, at the lovely Monserrate Palace and gardens, an imposing property was first built in the 18th century and it passed on to several influential and wealthy owners including William Beckford and Francis Cook. It was the later who turned Monserrate into a curious but aesthetically pleasing mix of various architectural styles when he decided to build a summer home from the remains of an existing structure. He surrounded it by flower gardens and exotic plants from faraway countries, all there for you to discover while strolling around the property grounds. During the visit, indulge in Sintra's beloved traditional pastries, called queijadas and travesseiros, accompanied by mineral water, coffee, tea, or juice. Top the experience off with free time in the romantic town center of Sintra, a favorite of nobility, who built their manor houses there in days gone by.
Highlights
- Explore Monserrate Palace with its unique and enchanting architecture.
- Stroll the pleasant streets of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Wander through romantic Monserrate Gardens, which is filled with secret corners, cascades, fields of flowers.
