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Lisbon and the Algarve

Independent rail trip from Lisbon to the Algarve via Sintra

Railbookers runs this independent rail package through Portugal, spending seven nights split between Lisbon and the Algarve town of Lagos. The trip starts with three nights in Lisbon, where travellers can visit Sintra, a hillside town known for its royal palaces, before taking the train south. The remaining four nights are based in Lagos, on the coast in Portugal's southwest corner. Because sightseeing is self-guided, travellers set their own pace at each base rather than following a set schedule. The trip suits people who want to pair a capital city stay with a longer, slower coastal stay in one country, without long-haul flights between stops.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers' description for this package does not include a day-by-day itinerary, so exact sightseeing inclusions in Lisbon and Lagos, and how the Sintra visit is arranged, are not specified; confirm these details before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in this package?
Yes. Railbookers includes the train journey from Lisbon south to Lagos as part of the package.
Is this an independent trip or an escorted tour?
It is an independent, self-guided rail package.
How many nights are spent in each place?
Three nights in Lisbon and four nights in Lagos.
Is a visit to Sintra included?
Yes, the trip includes a visit to Sintra during the Lisbon stay.
What is the starting price?
From $1,599 per person in USD.

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