3 Days: Sintra's Whispers & Seville's Warmth
Taste sun-baked hills, touch ancient stones, hear fado's soft call, feel history's embrace.
Duration: 3 days
Region: Lisbon & Centre
From 1350 EUR per person
Overview
The gentle light of morning paints Sintra's palaces, a pastel dream on forested hills. Feel the cool Atlantic breeze at Cabo da Roca, the ocean's roar a constant song. Then, the Alentejo's warmth, ancient stones underfoot, the scent of olive groves carried on a soft wind. This 3-day family journey weaves from Portugal's vibrant coast to the serene countryside, culminating in Seville's lively embrace. Taste the air, hear the sounds, let each moment linger.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 2 — Sintra's Royal Coast, A Journey of Senses
Ascend into Sintra's embrace, where soft mists cling to ancient hills. Explore palaces, vibrant and dreaming. Wander through gardens, a quiet symphony of greens. Feel the ocean's raw breath at Europe's edge. Then, the genteel whisper of coastal towns, Cascais and Estoril, where the light sparkles.
- Feel the vivid colors of Pena Palace, a whimsical dream on a hill.
- Wander Sintra village, cobbled paths echoing history, a scent of old stone.
- Stand at Cabo da Roca, the wind biting, the ocean's roar vast.
- Discover Cascais, where the sea breeze whispers tales of fishermen and elegance.
Day 3 — Alentejo's Heart, to Praia da Luz's Golden Sands
Drift south, towards the Algarve's warm embrace. Break the journey in Évora, a city steeped in whispers of ages past, set in the Alentejo's vast, quiet heart. Feel the sun's warmth on ancient stones. Hear the rustle of cork oaks. Taste the clear air as you near Praia da Luz.
- Walk Évora's historic core, touching Roman stones, sensing deep time.
- Gaze upon the Chapel of Bones, a stark meditation on life's brevity.
- Witness the Alentejo's plains, endless green and silver where cork trees stand.
- Arrive at Praia da Luz, feel the sand beneath your feet, hear the gentle surf.
Day 6 — Seville Calls, a Spanish Whisper
Bid Portugal goodbye. Cross the border, a transition marked by shimmering light. The air changes, carrying new scents. A comfortable journey unfolds, leading to Seville, a vibrant beat. Let the Spanish allure begin to hum in your soul.
- Cross the Guadiana River, a bright ribbon marking the border.
- Relax during your private driver transfer, watching landscapes softly shift.
- Arrive in Seville, ready to taste the lively spirit of Andalusia.