We began our day with another early start, catching the morning train bound for Sintra to outsmart the tourist crowds. Our agenda was clear: explore the renowned Pena Palace, savor a city lunch, and return to Lisbon.
The train journey breezed by, and upon arrival, we swiftly hailed an Uber to transport us to the Pena Palace. We arrived just as the palace gates opened, but the ascent to the palace was steep. Opting for convenience, we hopped on the tram. Despite being the last to board, Linda enjoyed the front seat next to the driver.
Surprisingly chilly at the palace, Michael dashed to the gift shop, securing a sweater for Linda. With warmth regained, we embarked on our palace tour, navigating corridors and stairwells to marvel at the meticulously preserved castle.
After our palace adventure, we caught an uber back to the town of Sintra. Once there, we discovered a charming patio restaurant, Café Paris,for a light lunch. Afterwards, we strolled along a sculpture-lined walking path to the train station, where we reboarded the train bound for Lisbon.
Back in Lisbon, we decided to walk from the train station to our apartment, taking in local sights along the way, including the famed Santa Justa Lift (it gave off serious Eiffel Tower vibes).
We regrouped at the apartment before ascending to a rooftop bar atop our apartment building for a pre-dinner drink with a view. Later, we headed to ZeroZero pizzeria for dinner, indulging in two pizzas, a prosciutto appetizer, prosecco, and wine. It was a delightful dinner full of great food and lots of laughter.
We strolled home down beautiful street light lit streets and enjoyed a bit of ginja from the Time Out Market.
Post-walk, Michael and Linda made a final stop at the rooftop bar, capturing the city's nighttime skyline. It was a fitting end to our last night in Lisbon.
Great stops! I really like the designs they have on the streets.
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