Discover the magic of Sintra on our captivating Hiking Tour. Our experienced guide will meet you at Queijadas Sapa, a charming bakery famous for its traditional queijada pastries. Treat yourself to these delicious delicacies, dating back to 1756, for an energy boost before we begin our hike. At Queijadas Sapa, our guide will provide an overview of the upcoming hike, ensuring you're prepared and excited for the adventure ahead. As we venture into Sintra's breathtaking landscapes, you'll be enchanted by lush forests, stunning vistas, and ancient buildings. Immerse yourself in Sintra's rich cultural heritage as you explore its UNESCO World Heritage trails.

The climb has just started and we make a short stop to view one of the most ancient fountains of Sintra, fonte da sabuga, its waters are said to be miraculous and the locals can attest to that! we make sure we grab a drink before continuing!

As we go up, before entering the famous medieval trail to the castle, our hiking tour in Sintra includes a stop at the remarkable Church of Santa Maria. Located in the heart of Sintra, this Gothic-style church holds deep historical and cultural significance as one of the oldest medieval churches of Portugal. As you explore its intriguing architecture, you'll be transported to a bygone era. This stop offers a chance to appreciate the beauty and heritage of this cherished landmark, adding a touch of enchantment to your hiking adventure in Sintra.

This is where the urban aspect of Sintra is left behind as we start the old medieval and hidden path the the moorish Castle. From this point on, the climb will offer views of lush nature, ruins and amazing sightseeing over the whole region of Sintra. The goal is the Moorish castle, which overlooks Sintra from the top of the mountain.

After the beautiful trail to the castle, we finally reach the medieval stronghold built by the moorish, here we will marvel its walls and architecture, but also see archaeological excavations where its possible to get a glimpse of the medieval past by observing ruins and graves!

This is it! we reached one of the mountains summits marked by its cross and close to an old chapel. Time to apreciate the view and to take a picture of the group as a memoir of the achievment!

We will make our way back to the historical Center next to the main road, on the way down we will have magnificent views of Pena palace, National palace, moorish castle and other famous places like the chalet biester.

Before this tour end, we are still going to visit the gardens of the Seteais Palace where we will have views over the coastline of Sintra and also a marvelous view of the Pena Palace.

But wait! Its not over yet! (this is optional) If you still have time, our guide will take you to a medieval pub in the middle of the forest. There, waiters dressed as medieval characters serve mead which is the typical drink of the house, a well deserved drink after the hike!