Erasmus Trip to Sintra

Hello guys!

The ESN trips are back with the most magical place of Portugal, Sintra!

Have you been to all the beautiful views in Portugal? What about a surreal mixture of history and mystery?

PROGRAM:

Saturday, November 19th 

08H45-Meeting Point @ Praça da República
11H30-Arrival in Sintra and Visit to Quinta da Regaleira
13H00-Lunch time
14H30-Visit to Palácio da Pena
16H00–Visit to Castelo dos Mouros
17H30-Departure from Sintra
20H00-Arrival in Coimbra

Here is what we are going to visit:

- Sintra: known as the “glorious Eden”, surrounded by mystical hills, dotted with fairytale palaces and outstanding views, Sintra is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

- Quinta da Regaleira (“Regaleira Estate”): Built at the close of the 19th century in Gothic, Manueline and Renaissance styles, it sprouts turrets and towers. It is surrounded by a garden filled with mythological and esoteric symbols.

- Palácio Nacional da Pena (“Pena Palace”): Standing on the top of the hill above Sintra, the palace is one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal and it´s often compared to Neuschwanstein of Ludwig of Bavaria in Germany.

- Castelo dos Mouros (“Moorish Castle”): Built between the 8th-9th century, the castle stands on top of Sintra's highest hill. Snaking along the mountain ridge, it offers breathtaking views of the area.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Transportation
- Visit to Palácio da Pena
- Visit to Castelo dos Mouros
- Visit to Quinta da Regaleira

PRICING
-With ESN card = 30€
- Without ESN card = 35€

USEFUL INFORMATION:
- Bring your ID card/passport and student card.
- Lunch are not included. You may bring your own food or buy something there.
- Bring comfortable shoes for walking and some water.

Meeting point: Praça da República at 8H45 a.m

REGISTER NOW: https://goo.gl/forms/Kuj85D39cqU8ECRQ2

PAY WITHIN 24 HOURS after your registration @ ESN OFFICE - Casa da Lusofonia: Monday to Friday - 18:00 to 20:30

ESN COIMBRA TEAM