Cox & Kings · Tailor-Made Journey

Lisbon to the Algarve by Rail

Journey from Portugal's historic capital to its seductive coast by rail, enjoying five-star accommodation and plenty of leisure time along the way.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Lisbon
Fly to Lisbon.
Arrive and transfer to the Palácio do Governador Hotel (or similar) in the Belém district for three nights. Set in a quiet, spacious area of the city, the hotel has a lovely garden and pool. Enjoy time at leisure to explore Belém, including the Centro Cultural modern art museum.
Day 2overnight: Lisbon
Lisbon
Enjoy a morning tour of Lisbon with a driver-guide. Visit the UNESCO-listed Tower of Belém; explore the narrow winding streets of the charming Alfama district; and take a stroll through the Jerónimos Monastery, the final resting place of explorer Vasco de Gama.
Day 3overnight: Lisbon
Lisbon
Your day is at leisure to further explore the Portuguese capital.
Day 4railovernight: Algarve (Portimão)
Lisbon - Faro - Algarve
This morning, transfer to Santa Apolónia Railway Station to catch your train to Faro, a scenic three-hour journey away. Privately transfer to your hotel on the beautiful Algarve coast. Stay four nights at the Bela Vista Hotel & Spa (or similar).
Day 5overnight: Algarve (Portimão)
Algarve
The next three days are at leisure. We recommend visiting Albufeira, whose old town is a picture of cobbled streets lined with boutiques, cafes and restaurants; while the São Joao neighbourhood is known for its lively nightlife.
Day 6overnight: Algarve (Portimão)
Algarve
Day at leisure.
Day 7overnight: Algarve (Portimão)
Algarve
Day at leisure.
Day 8
Fly back to the UK.
Transfer to Faro airport for your flight.

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