Lisbon to Porto by Train

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traditional tram in the streets of lisbon

Explore Portugal's most atmospheric cities...

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swimming pool in boutique hotel in lisbon

... From the comfort of boutique city hotels

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lady smiling above parque eduardo vii in lisbon

Blend independent discovery....

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guide posing for photo in lisbon

With special private guided experiences...

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belem discoveries monument

As you delve deep into Portugal's vibrant past...

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pasteis de nata in lisbon

... And enjoy the trappings of its modern culture

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lisbon classic rooftop view

Explore from the sunny streets of Lisbon...

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rabelo boat on the douro river in porto

To the riverside districts of old Porto...

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douro river wine terraces

And beyond into the world's oldest wine region...

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watching sunset over porto

On a relaxed tale of two cities...

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wine from the barrel in the douro valley

... Based on the food, wine & people of Portugal

Duration

From the atmospheric neighbourhoods of Lisbon to the historic wine cellars of Porto, this relaxed rail trip blends guided experiences with independent discovery from two gorgeous boutique city hotels.

  • Vibrant culture
  • Age of Discovery tales
  • Douro & Port wineries
  • Guided experiences
  • Independent time
  • Boutique city hotels
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

6 nights in first-class hotels

Train Lisbon to Porto

All breakfasts

2 x lunches

Guided activities as described


Guided Activities

Private Lisbon tour

Private Porto tour with port winery visit

Private Douro boat tour with winery visit


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Travel Guide App with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture


Please note: International travel not included.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Lisbon


You begin in Lisbon, Portugal's historic capital and one of Europe's most photogenic cities. Settle into your lovely hotel in the heart of the action and set out exploring. You might wander through the Botanical Gardens, watch the world go by from a terrace café and soak in sunset views from one of the many 'mirador' lookout points.

Day 2

Explore Lisbon with a local


Day 3

Step back in time at Belém


Day 4

Take the train to Porto


Day 5

See the sights with your guide & visit a port winery


Day 6

Visit the vineyards of the Douro Valley


Day 7

Head for home


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

Portugal lisbon christ statue bridge chris bladon

Find the spot...

Where Rio meets San Fran

Portugal guide luis soares c diego

Discover Lisbon...

With the help of a local

Portugal lisbon belem discoveries monument c diego

Chart the story...

Of the Age of Exploration

Portugal lisbon belem pasteis de nata c diego

Say yes please...

To another Pastel de Nata

Portugal lisbon tram chris bladon

Ride the trams...

Through the twisting streets

Portugal lisbon chris bladon 10

Get to know...

Lisbon by its street art

Portugal lisbon c hotel avenida liberdade 2

Take a dip...

In your hotel's peaceful pool

Portugal lisbon fado show

Be moved by...

The mournful tones of fado

Portugal porto c pixabay 4

Gaze admiringly...

At Porto's 'azulejo' tiling

Portugal porto c hotel as 1829 3

Go to sleep...

In boutique central hotels

Portugal porto c hotel as 1829

Wake up...

To breakfast with a view

Portugal north porto traditional shop c diego pura

Take a walk...

Between traditional local shops

Portugal porto douro sunset sailing ribeira

Slow down...

To the pace of Porto's rabelo boats

Portugal porto cockburns porto wine tasting

Raise a glass...

To Porto's famous fortified wine

Porto

Drink in...

Gorgeous sunsets across the river

Portugal douro road canva

Admire the views...

In the world's oldest wine DOC

Portugal douro c quinta da corte 9

Say 'this is the life'...

As you sip wine in the Douro

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