Arrive in Lisbon and travel by metro or rail to your centrally located Old Town hotel. Enjoy your first evening exploring Lisbon’s historic quarter before a welcome group dinner and a relaxed stroll through nearby cafés and wine bars.

Distance: ~1,550–1,600 km | Travel time: ~3h 15–3h 30
Overnight in Lisbon

Explore Lisbon’s historic centre on foot, beginning at Rossio Square and continuing through atmospheric streets toward Belém. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening to discover viewpoints, neighbourhoods, and dining spots using local rail, metro, or tram.

Distance: ~14–20 km | Travel time: ~50–80 min
Overnight in Lisbon

Travel by train to Sintra, home to royal palaces, romantic architecture, and Moorish fortifications. Use your included day pass to explore palace sites before returning to Lisbon independently or with the group for a relaxed evening.

Distance: ~55–60 km round trip | Travel time: ~1h 20–1h 30
Overnight in Lisbon

Journey by coastal rail to Cascais, passing Estoril en route. Enjoy free time to explore beaches, harbourfront walks, historic streets, or museums before returning to Lisbon by train for an independent evening.

Distance: ~50–55 km round trip | Travel time: ~1h 10–1h 20
Overnight in Lisbon

Travel north by intercity train to Porto, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way. After lunch, join a guided city tour exploring Porto’s landmarks and hillside viewpoints, followed by dinner at your centrally located hotel.

Distance: ~310–320 km | Travel time: ~3h 15–3h 40
Overnight in Porto

Enjoy a scenic rail journey into the Douro Valley, following the river through terraced vineyards to Pinhão. Explore the town and visit a traditional wine estate before returning to Porto by train.

Distance: ~240–260 km round trip | Travel time: ~3–3.5h
Overnight in Porto

Spend the day at leisure exploring Porto independently. Wander the Ribeira district, ride historic trams, or cross the river to Vila Nova de Gaia to discover historic port wine lodges before a farewell dinner.

Distance: ~6–12 km | Travel time: ~30–55 min
Overnight in Porto

After breakfast, make your way to the airport station by metro or rail for your return flight to London, concluding your rail journey through Portugal’s cities, coastlines, and vineyard landscapes.

Distance: ~700–760 km | Travel time: ~2h 15–2h 30