Arrive at Porto Airport and make your own way to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy a relaxed start to your Portuguese adventure, with time at leisure to explore nearby streets or the riverside at your own pace.

Distance: Approx. 12–18 km (Porto Airport → Central Porto) – Travel Time: Approx. 20–35 minutes
Overnight in Porto.

Depart Porto São Bento and ride the historic Douro Line through terraced vineyards, dramatic cliffs, and river scenery to Tua. Enjoy time in the village and lunch before returning to Porto, with an optional shorter opt-out in Régua.

Distance: Approx. 160–180 km round trip (Porto – Tua – Porto) – Travel Time: Approx. 6–7 hours
Overnight in Porto.

Travel on the scenic Minho Line to Viana do Castelo, exploring its medieval centre, maritime heritage, and elegant streets. Ride the funicular to the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia for panoramic views, then return to Porto by rail.

Distance: Approx. 150 km round trip (Porto – Viana do Castelo – Porto) – Travel Time: Approx. 2.5–3
Overnight in Porto.

Travel on the Guimarães spur of the Minho Line, stopping at Lousado to visit the Train Museum and its historic rolling stock. Continue to UNESCO-listed Guimarães to explore the medieval centre, castle, and ducal palace.

Distance: Approx. 110 km round trip (Porto – Lousado – Guimarães – Porto) – Travel Time: Approx. 2–2.5
Overnight in Porto.

Ride the Linha do Vouga, Portugal’s last meter-gauge railway, through the Vouga Valley. Visit the Macinhata do Vouga railway museum, then stop at Aveiro Station to admire its tilework before returning to Porto by rail.

Distance: Approx. 140 km round trip (Porto – Sernada do Vouga – Macinhata do Vouga – Aveiro – Porto) – Travel Time: Approx. 3–3.5 hours
Overnight in Porto.

Explore Porto using its traditional trams and discover the Electric Car Museum at Massarelos. Enjoy time at leisure in the UNESCO-listed historic centre, taking in key landmarks and riverside atmosphere while appreciating the city’s transport heritage.

Distance: Approx. 6–10 km (Porto city exploration by tram and on foot) – Travel Time: Approx. 30–60 minutes total by historic tram
Overnight in Porto.

Travel south toward Lisbon with a stop in Coimbra, home to one of the world’s oldest universities. Enjoy a walk through historic streets and visit the UNESCO-listed university buildings before continuing onward by rail to Lisbon.

Distance: Approx. 310 km total (Porto – Coimbra – Lisbon) – Travel Time: Approx. 3.5–4 hours total by intercity / high-speed rail
Overnight in Lisbon.

Travel by tram to Belém to visit the Jerónimos Monastery, then ride the coastal Estoril Line to Cascais for seaside heritage and historic sights. Return to Lisbon to explore Baixa, Rossio, and Praça do Comércio.

Distance: Approx. 35–40 km total (Lisbon – Belém – Cascais – Lisbon) – Travel Time: Approx. 1.5–2 hours total by tram and coastal rail
Overnight in Lisbon.

Travel by regional train to Entroncamento to visit the National Railway Museum, then continue to Tomar. Explore the UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ and enjoy time in the historic centre before returning to Lisbon by rail.

Distance: Approx. 135 km round trip (Lisbon – Entroncamento – Tomar – Lisbon) – Travel Time: Approx. 2.5–3 hours total by regional train
Overnight in Lisbon.

Journey by rail along the historic Évora line into the Alentejo region. Explore UNESCO-listed Évora within its ancient walls, discovering monuments tied to its trading and religious past, before returning to Lisbon by train.

Distance: Approx. 270 km round trip (Lisbon – Évora – Lisbon) – Travel Time: Approx. 3–3.5 hours total by regional train
Overnight in Lisbon.

Take the suburban train to Sintra, famed for its romantic palaces, hilltop estates, and forested landscapes. Enjoy time exploring this fairytale setting and its cultural heritage before returning to Lisbon by rail.

Distance: Approx. 50 km round trip (Lisbon – Sintra – Lisbon) – Travel Time: Approx. 80–90 minutes total by suburban rail
Overnight in Lisbon.

Visit the National Coach Museum before boarding the mainline train south to Faro. Cross the Alentejo plains into the Algarve, then explore Faro’s historic Vila Adentro within its Roman-era walls.

Distance: Approx. 300 km (Lisbon – Faro) – Travel Time: Approx. 3.5–4 hours by mainline rail
Overnight in Faro.

Travel west by rail to Lagos, a coastal town with Moorish walls, harbour views, and strong Age of Discoveries heritage. Visit Ponta da Piedade to admire dramatic limestone cliffs, arches, and sea caves.

Distance today: approx. 180 km- Travel time: approx. 3½–4 hours
Overnight in Faro.

Travel east by rail to Vila Real de Santo António, then ferry across the Guadiana to Ayamonte in Spain. Explore both towns and their waterside settings before returning to Faro, passing through the Ria Formosa nature reserves.

Distance today: approx. 130 km – Travel time: approx. 3 hours
Overnight in Faro.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before making your own way to the airport for your onward flight, bringing your Portugal rail journey to a smooth and relaxed conclusion.