Lisbon & the Sintra Coast, Unhurried

Old-town mornings, beach afternoons, and a day in the fairytale palaces of Sintra.

Alfama & BelémDay trip to SintraBeach time in Cascais4 nights in a boutique hotel

Vacation packages

Three ways to do this trip, pick your level of comfort.

Essential

7 nights, 3-star stays, self-guided.

7 nightsAirport transfersCity map & guide

$1,290

Choose

Comfort

7 nights in 4-star boutique hotels + Sintra tour.

4-star hotelsGuided Sintra dayBreakfast daily

$1,890

Choose

Luxury

7 nights in top-rated hotels, private driver.

Editor’s-pick hotelsPrivate driverFado dinner

$3,200

Choose

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