Although I had just arrived in Portugal’s capital, I decided to go on a day trip to Sintra right away: It’s one of the most popular tours from Lisbon, it’s extremely touristy, and I was afraid that on the weekend, it would be even more packed since all the Portuguese daytrippers will join the foreign tourists.
![Palácio Nacional da Pena - built in the 19th century for King Fernando II. Sintra's most iconic landmark.](https://byemyself.eu/wp-content/uploads/cover-3-1024x683.jpg)