Old Morish Castle as Seen from Penna Palace Today we got up at 7:00 AM and had breakfast downstairs, then prepped for day’s tour. The tour company hired us a private car to drive us to Sintra to see Penna Palace. The only way to really get to Sintra if you are tourist is if you are on a tour, have a driver, or take the train then catch a taxi to the palace. Since we had a private car/guide, they were able to drive us up to the palace and guide us through the entrance. We had “fast pass” tickets to the palace plus transfer tickets. The transfer tickets let you ride the small bus up to the top of the hill where the palace is located, without making the 15-30 minute walk up the hill. Trust me, the transfer is worth it. Once at the actual place you make your way through the hoards of tour groups to find the entrance where they take your ticket. Now the ticket says skip the line, but it is a lie, you still have to wait in line till your t...
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