Sintra is a hilltop town of palaces and forests about 20 km from Lisbon and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. For a stag group the best way to see it is a jeep safari – off-road tracks plus a ticket to the colourful Pena Palace. Here is how to plan it.
Sintra at a glance
~20 km
from Lisbon
1995
UNESCO World Heritage site
~40 min
by train from Rossio
4 h
jeep safari
🎟️
Pena Palace ticket included in the safari
Tips for Sintra
🚙 Jeep safari
A driver takes you off-road and to Pena Palace – no queues.
🚆 Train
Trains from Rossio station take about 40 minutes.
👟 Shoes
Lots of climbing – wear good shoes.
⏰ Early
Go in the morning to beat the crowds.
🌧️ Weather
Sintra is cooler and wetter than Lisbon – bring a jacket.
A Sintra day
Morning
Jeep safari
Pick-up in Lisbon and off-road to Sintra.
Midday
Pena Palace
Skip the ticket line.
Evening
Back in Lisbon
Dinner and a night out.
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FAQ
How far is Sintra from Lisbon?
About 20 km.
How do we get to Sintra?
By train from Rossio in about 40 minutes, or on our jeep safari with pick-up in Lisbon.
Is the Pena Palace ticket included?
Yes, in the jeep safari.
Is Sintra worth it on a stag do?
Yes on a three-night weekend – it fills a morning and you are back for the night out.
