Portugal by Rail

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Welcome to Portugal! Get ready for an exciting 7 days of culture, history, sightseeing, and more! Your adventure begins in Porto! Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon and is a significant urban area along the Iberian Peninsula. Main attractions here include the Porto Cathedral, Crystal Palace Gardens, Avenida dos Aliados, and many othe...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Porto Sightseeing Tour (Half-Day)
    • Lisbon City Tour (Morning)

What's this trip about?

    Welcome to Portugal! Get ready for an exciting 7 days of culture, history, sightseeing, and more! Your adventure begins in Porto! Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon and is a significant urban area along the Iberian Peninsula. Main attractions here include the Porto Cathedral, Crystal Palace Gardens, Avenida dos Aliados, and many others. Porto is famous for its port wine, so be sure to try a glass (or several!) From Porto, a three-hour train ride will bring you to Lisbon. Portugal's capital city is full of stunning scenery and lively culture. Explore the different neighborhoods, including Alfama, Belem, and Sintra. Visit St. George's Castle and the Jerónimos Monastery. Tram 28 is your best bet for getting around the city and up the hills, so be sure to grab a map and check it out!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityPorto
End CityPortugal

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Portugal

Attractions

  • Lisbon
  • Porto

Activities

  • Culture
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Porto (OPO), out of Lisbon (LIS)
    • Round-trip private airport and train station transfers
    • 3 nights in Porto at the Caléway Hotel, or similar
    • Porto sightseeing tour (half-day)
    • Standard class rail from Porto to Lisbon
    • 3 nights in Lisbon at the Hotel Heritage Lisboa Plaza, or similar
    • Lisbon sightseeing tour (half-day)
    • Buffet breakfast daily

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Porto!

Upon arrival, you'll be transferred from the airport to your hotel. Check in, freshen up, and explore the area near your hotel!

Day 2 Porto

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a half-day sightseeing tour of Porto! Discover the beautiful attractions Porto has to offer, including the Church of São Francisco! Explore independently in the afternoon, perhaps taking a stroll through the Ribeira district. See if there's anything playing at the Casa da Música tonight!

Day 3 Porto

Today, you're free to explore Porto independently! We recommend taking the tram to Foz, the mouth of the Douro River. Here, explore Avenida da Boavista and take a rest in the gardens of Serralves. Another option is to explore Cordoaria and its many gardens and sculptu...

Day 4 Porto - Lisbon

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your transfer arrives to take you to the train station! The ride will take approximately three hours. Upon arrival in Lisbon, you'll be transferred to your new hotel. Get settled and start exploring!

Day 5 Lisbon

After breakfast, you'll experience a half-day tour of Lisbon! Discover the main attractions of this colorful city, and pinpoint what you'd like to explore further. Tonight, venture to the Praça do Comércio to find a bite to eat and shop for souvenirs!

Day 6 Lisbon

Today, we recommend exploring Lisbon independently via their famous tram! You'll pass by tourist-friendly attractions including Alfama and St. George's Castle. Belem is another waterfront area that begs to be explored! Find a restaurant here to indulge in a delicious dinner on your final night.

Day 7 Depart Portugal

Enjoy your final breakfast. You'll be transferred from your hotel to the Lisbon airport from your flight home!

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Price per day$212
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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