Pena Palace, the old town and the forest paths — a full day out of Lisbon by train.

Sintra is where Lisbon's kings went to escape the summer. We take the train from Rossio, walk up through the forest to Pena Palace, wander the old town, and stop for travesseiros at the bakery everyone argues about. About seven hours. Train fare and Pena Palace entry included. Good shoes — the paths are steep. Coming soon.