Sintra makes an excellent day trip from Lisbon. Just 15 miles NW of Lisbon, Sintra is easily reached by train. There one can tour the opulent Pena Palace, often called the Versailles of Portugal. Follow this up with a hike around the grounds of a 1000-yr old Moorish castle that was extensively restored in the 19th century.
We Catch our Train Ride to Sintra at Rossio Station in Lisbon
We Catch our Train Ride to Sintra at Rossio Station in Lisbon