"Sintra, Legends and Medieval Stories" - Private Day Walk

+ Experience Sintra in a different way, looking beyond what things are today
+ Feel Sintra's History through the old medieval chronicles and documents
+ Be accompanied by the sensibility, the eyes and the words of Miguel Boim, writer and Historian, author of "Sintra Lendária" (on its 2nd edition) - lectures and speeches on Sintra's history to more than 12K people (as to 2018 data)
+ You may feel at will to ask any question you may have related to Sintra's History and Heritage.

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Para em: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal

In the Historic Centre (being a day walk, you will, inevitably, see numerous people in the beginning) you'll meet the Sintra's foremost history researcher, Miguel Boim, who will tell you how Sintra's Castle, the hills, the valleys and the Royal Palace were in the past.

In the last centuries several tales tried - among the folk - to explain the origin of how some medieval names have come to be like they are. The true origins are found far behind in time, with some still being untraceable today, while others are just in front of our comprehension. The difference between the tales and the true History it is also going to be made by Miguel Boim, though some of the true History (or anotations from the distant past) can seem fictional today.

Dura: 1 hora

Para em: Castelo dos Mouros, Estrada da Pena Parque de Monserrate, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal

After learning some accounts of interest regarding the theme, we'll enter a more quiet area, while slowly climbing the hills.

On our way to the Castle, we will find Sintra legends and tales that intend to revive the medieval past of what is historically known as "Reconquista" ("Reconquest"). You will learn more about it, since it is essential to feel the true spirit of the arabic fortress that existed here, as well as to understand why we see this stone fortification today. And which flags were flown by last, in the Castle- You probably are going to feel surprised.

From the top, from one of the watchpoints of the Kingdom, we will see - through the informations that Miguel Boim will transmit you, based in the study of the old portuguese and medieval chronicles -, well-known knights of Portuguese History in the fields around the Mountains.

Monks living in a dishonest manner, barbers forced to take up arms and also neighbors with cunning plans; walking under the carpet made of treetops of Sintra - and still feeling the snorting of the horses - you will know the "Legends and Medieval Stories of Sintra".

The terrain will be irregular in some parts, but nothing a person with no movement impairment can't handle. The effort implied is equivalent to a stroll around Sintra's Historical Center for the whole afternoon.

In some parts there will occur more stops for you to rest and enjoy the landscape, having in view some important monuments in the distance (the Castle, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra National Palace and others) as well as the Atlantic Ocean (also in the distance).

In the way back (it is a circular route) and before arriving at the Historic Centre you will see the sights that will take your eyes not only in the distance but also into a past in which all that surround us was different. Upon your return to the Historic Centre you'll have the opportunity to visit it in the evening and, therefore, more calmly than during the day among the crowd.

Dura: 3 horas

Passa por: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal

The walk (about 7 kilometers, in around 5 hours, in regular and irregular terrain) will end at the Historic Centre.



Informacion Adicional
"Sem acessibilidade para cadeira de rodas"
"Perto de transporte público"
"Não recomendado para grávidas"
"Contraindicado para quem tem problemas cardíacos ou outras doenças graves"
"Os viajantes devem ter condicionamento físico razoável"
"Booking needed until 72 hours before the desired date (this activity happens inside a natural park and there are legal procedures involving the authorities that are needed)."
"The walk has about 7 kilometres in around 5 hours (circular route, including stoppings at specifical points)."
"Regular and irregular terrain."
"The effort implied is equivalent to a stroll around Sintra's Historical Center for the whole afternoon."
"This walk will occur under almost all weather conditions (being the exception the ones that may imply any risks for the participants or warnings from the Civil Protection) so please have the proper clothing and footwear."
"In the case of city council events, festivals, constructions, others, route may be altered so that participants are not afflicted and still enjoy this different form of knowing Sintra."
"Smoking not allowed."
"Esta experiência requer boas condições climáticas. Caso seja cancelada devido ao mau tempo, ofereceremos uma data diferente ou o reembolso integral."
"Esta excursão/atividade é particular. Apenas o seu grupo participará."
"A confirmação será recebida no momento da reserva"



Hora de Inicio: 09:00
Duración: 5 Horas
Lugar de comienzo: Volta do Duche 60, 2710-631 Sintra, Portugal

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: Para receber um reembolso integral, cancele até 24 horas antes do início da experiência.

Incluye

• Historian
• Ticket to Sintra's Castle
• Entrada - Castelo dos Mouros

No Incluye

• Água mineral

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