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Porto by First Class Rail & return by air
Travel in style to Porto by first-class rail, exploring its historic riverside, famous port wine cellars and vibrant Portuguese culture.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: San Sebastian
By rail to Spain
Your holiday begins as you stroll into the beautifully restored London St. Pancras station. Travel by Eurostar to Paris at speeds of up to 186mph, enjoying a light meal and drinks served on board in Standard Premier Class. On arrival at the Gare du Nord, a private taxi transfer takes you across Paris to Montparnasse station to continue by TGV through France and into Spain. You travel through the Spanish countryside before arriving in Hendaye, where you change trains and take a local train (payable locally) to San Sebastian.
Meals: Lunch/snack on Eurostar
- Day 2railovernight: Madrid
San Sebastian to Madrid
After breakfast, return to the railway station for your First Class journey south from San Sebastian to Madrid. On arrival, make your own way to your hotel in the heart of the Spanish capital. This evening you may wish to sample one of Madrid's many fine restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 3railovernight: Vigo
Madrid to Vigo
After a leisurely breakfast you may have time to further explore Madrid. Then make your way to Madrid Chamartín railway station for your First Class journey west to Vigo. On arrival at Vigo Urzaiz railway station, make your own way to your hotel. After settling in, you may choose to explore the port or sample one of the wonderful restaurants for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 4railovernight: Porto
Through Spain and into Portugal
After an early breakfast, make your way to Vigo Guixar railway station for the short journey (standard class only) from Vigo to Porto. On arrival at Porto's Campanha railway station, make your own arrangements to your highly-rated 4-star hotel for the next four nights. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 5overnight: Porto
Discovering Porto (Day 1)
Enjoy a full day to explore Porto. Perhaps visit the imposing Sé Cathedral and admire the panoramic view from its terrace over the Douro below. Other popular options include the Pálacio de Cristal gardens, the striking Pálacio de Bolsa, and the many wine cellars in the city.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 6overnight: Porto
Discovering Porto (Day 2)
Another full day to explore Porto at your leisure, visiting its UNESCO-listed medieval centre, wine cellars, gardens and museums.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 7overnight: Porto
Discovering Porto (Day 3)
A final full day to explore Porto, sampling the famous local port wine or revisiting favourite sights.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 8
Porto to London by air – Homeward bound
After a final breakfast at your hotel and some last-minute sightseeing, head to the airport to board your scheduled British Airways flight back to London.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Eurostar travel London St. Pancras to Paris in Standard Premier Class (1st class for leisure travellers) including light meal and drinks
- Private taxi transfer across Paris (Gare du Nord to Montparnasse)
- TGV journey Paris to Hendaye (First Class where available)
- First Class rail San Sebastian to Madrid
- First Class rail Madrid to Vigo
- Standard class rail Vigo to Porto
- 4-star hotel accommodation throughout (7 nights)
- Scheduled British Airways flight Porto to London
Not included
- Local train Hendaye to San Sebastian (payable locally)
- Meals (except where stated on board Eurostar)
- Personal transfers at destination (own arrangements)
- Travel insurance
