A visit to Castle of the Moors brings history to life. Gaze at its towering walls and pull out your guidebook to learn about its storied past.

This Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim fortified complex is a good spot to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's lots to see and do nearby, like Pena Palace, Guincho Beach, and Sintra National Palace. Wander around at your leisure at Castle of the Moors before making tracks to these other fine sights.

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TURIM Terreiro do Paço Hotel

Lisbon Old Town

per person

Aug 1 - Aug 8

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark (EWR) to Lisbon (LIS)

8.4/10 Very Good! (973 reviews)

Good sized room and good breakfast. Further away from canals and centre than expected but close to train and bus station. Kettle and tea or coffee making facilities in the room would have improved our stay.

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Eurostars Lisboa Baixa

Lisbon Old Town

per person

Jul 15 - Jul 22

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Lisbon (LIS)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)

Excellent in all aspects, very good ambiance, excellent services and kind staff, definitely a must to go place. Very recommended

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Torel Palace Lisbon

Lisbon City Center

per person

Jun 28 - Jul 4

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Lisbon (LIS)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (362 reviews)

The staff couldn’t do enough for you. We had an issue at the beginning of our stay. It was all sorted out with ease. Great place would highly recommend!

Reviewed on May 19, 2024

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Small group tour to Sintra, Pena Palace, pass by Regaleira, Cabo Roca, Casc...

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Private Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais

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Cascais: Sunset Boat Trip with Welcome Drinks

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Sintra: Jeep Tour of Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais

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Sintra: Jeep Tour of Regaleira, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais

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