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Porto and Lisbon

Porto to Lisbon rail trip with wine and food tours

Illustration of Porto and Lisbon

Railbookers operates this 7-day, 6-night independent rail vacation from Porto to Lisbon, with three nights in each city. Porto opens with a day at your own pace, followed by a small-group food tour on Day 2 and a Douro River cruise on Day 3, complete with a wine-tasting session among the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley. A direct train carries travelers to Lisbon on Day 4, leaving the rest of the day free to explore. Day 5 is given to a Lisbon food tour through the city's markets and hidden eateries, sampling pastel de nata and bacalhau. The trip closes with a Day 6 guided excursion to Sintra's Pena Park, the bluffs of Roca Cape, and a walk through Cascais to its beaches. The trip suits travelers who want a food-and-wine-focused introduction to Portugal, mixing independent city time with a handful of small-group tours and one guided day trip outside Lisbon.

What to know before you look closer

  • Accommodation is chosen from 12 options across price tiers, so your final hotel in Porto and Lisbon depends on the tier you select at booking.
  • The evidence's short description mentions a Porto hop-on hop-off tour and a Lisbon Card, but neither appears in the day-by-day itinerary or the included list; confirm exactly what's included with Railbookers before booking.
  • The evidence does not list specific departure dates; confirm scheduling directly with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Porto

    Your Journey Begins in Porto

    Welcome to Porto! Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a three-night stay. Get acquainted with the city on your own today, perhaps exploring Villa Nova de Gaia, Sé Catedral, Clérigos Church, Teleférico, and traditional wine cellars.

  2. Day 2overnight: Porto

    Porto

    Discover the flavors and charm of Porto on your small-group food tour, where you'll explore historic landmarks, sample local delicacies and drinks, visit a lively open-air market, and experience the rich culture and architecture that make this city unforgettable.

  3. Day 3overnight: Porto

    Douro River Cruise

    Set sail on a captivating Douro River cruise from Porto, where the tranquil waters offer a unique perspective of the city's stunning landscape and the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley. Experience the essence of Porto's wine culture with an exclusive wine-tasting session, sampling the region's renowned Port and Douro wines.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Lisbon

    Porto to Lisbon

    Today, enjoy a final breakfast in Porto before taking a direct train to Lisbon! Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for a three-night stay. Spend the rest of the day getting acquainted with the Portuguese capital at your own pace.

  5. Day 5overnight: Lisbon

    Lisbon

    Dive into the heart of Lisbon's culinary scene today on a food tour that takes you through the city's vibrant markets and hidden eateries. Savor the iconic pastel de nata, indulge in petiscos, and taste bacalhau and vinho verde.

  6. Day 6overnight: Lisbon

    Day Trip to Sintra, Cabo De Roca, Cascais and Estoril

    Enjoy your included guided day trip to both Sintra and Cascais. You will experience Sintra Natural Park, the hidden trails and caves at Pena Park, and the beautiful bluffs of Roca Cape. During the drive along the Atlantic to Cascais, take a pleasant walk through town down to its scenic beaches.

  7. Day 7rail

    Your Journey Ends in Lisbon

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels. If you would like to extend your journey to another city, just ask your Rail Expert and we can help you make all the arrangements.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A small-group food tour of Porto explores historic landmarks, samples local delicacies and drinks, and visits a lively open-air market.
  • Day 3A Douro River cruise from Porto takes in the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley, with an exclusive wine-tasting session sampling Port and Douro wines.
  • Day 4A direct train carries travelers from Porto to Lisbon, with the rest of the day free to explore the Portuguese capital at your own pace.
  • Day 5A Lisbon food tour moves through the city's vibrant markets and hidden eateries, sampling pastel de nata, petiscos, bacalhau, and vinho verde.
  • Day 6A guided day trip visits Sintra's Pena Park trails and caves, the bluffs of Roca Cape, and a walk through Cascais down to its scenic beaches.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Porto
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Lisbon
  • Small-group food tour of Porto
  • Small-group Douro River Cruise & Wine Tasting from Porto
  • Small-group Culinary Tour in Lisbon
  • Day Trip to Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais & Estoril from Lisbon

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, rail travel is included as per the itinerary, covering the direct train from Porto to Lisbon on Day 4.
Is the trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Guided elements include small-group food tours in Porto and Lisbon, a Douro River cruise with wine tasting, and a guided day trip to Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais, and Estoril.
Which trains are used?
The trip's listed rail carrier is CP (Comboios de Portugal), running the Porto to Lisbon route.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 12 accommodation options across price tiers in Porto and Lisbon; sample properties include the InterContinental Porto Palacio das Cardosas and InterContinental Lisbon.
How much walking is involved?
The trip includes small-group walking food tours in Porto and Lisbon, plus a guided day trip that includes trails at Sintra's Pena Park and a walk through Cascais to its beaches.
What is included?
Rail travel, six nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast, a small-group food tour of Porto, a Douro River cruise with wine tasting, a small-group culinary tour in Lisbon, and a day trip to Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais, and Estoril.

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