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Portugal, Spain & the Douro

Portugal, Spain & the Douro, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

A 14-day voyage takes you to experience a scenic river cruise, overnight rail journey, and tour through the Douro Valley and Spain.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Biarritz

    A French beginning in Biarritz

    Meet the Tour Manager and group at London St Pancras, board the Eurostar Plus to Paris, then continue by First Class rail to Biarritz.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Salamanca

    Journeying by rail to the 'Golden City', Salamanca

    Transfer by coach over the Spanish border to San Sebastián, then join the rail network via Valladolid Campo Grande to Salamanca.

  3. Day 3overnight: Salamanca

    Discovering the sights of Salamanca

    A morning tour of Salamanca's cathedrals, Baroque city hall, the historic university and Casa de las Conchas.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Peso da Régua

    Traveling into the Douro Valley by rail to Peso da Régua

    Coach transfer to Pocinho, then Portugal's scenic Douro Valley railway to Peso da Régua.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Peso da Régua

    Into the Douro Valley by train and an evening at a wine estate

    Local train to Pinhão for a guided port wine tasting, then an exclusive evening visit and private dinner at the Quinta da Casa Amarela wine estate.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Porto

    Arrival into the picturesque wine city of Porto

    Train to Porto for a three-night stay, with a guided tour of the city including Porto Cathedral and the Palácio da Bolsa.

  7. Day 7overnight: Porto

    Visiting Portugal's original capital, Guimarães, and Taylor's Port

    Coach to Guimarães via the Bom Jesus do Monte shrine, visiting the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, then an evening port wine tasting and dinner at Taylor's Port cellar.

  8. Day 8overnight: Porto

    At leisure amongst the history and charms of Porto

    A full free day and evening to explore Porto independently.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Lisbon

    From Porto to captivating Lisbon by high-speed rail

    First Class rail journey to Lisbon for a three-night stay, with the afternoon free to explore.

  10. Day 10overnight: Lisbon

    Sightseeing in Lisbon

    A city tour taking in Alfama, Bairro Alto and the Belém district, including a taste of Pastéis de Belém.

  11. Day 11railovernight: Lisbon

    A day in the forested hills of Sintra

    Train to Sintra to see the Pena Palace, Castle of the Moors and Palacio Nacional, with shuttle bus access included.

  12. Day 12railovernight: Valladolid

    Back across the Spanish border to Valladolid

    Train from Lisbon to the Spanish border, then coach to Valladolid, with free time to explore the Plaza Mayor.

  13. Day 13railovernight: San Sebastián

    To San Sebastián on the Basque coast

    Direct First Class train north to San Sebastián for a two-night stay in La Concha Bay.

  14. Day 14overnight: San Sebastián

    A free day in Basque country

    A free day to explore San Sebastián's beaches and old town, with a final group dinner in the evening.

  15. Day 15rail

    Homeward bound

    Coach to Hendaye, then a direct First Class train to Paris and the Eurostar Plus service back to London St Pancras.

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 14 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • First and Standard Class rail travel
  • Eurostar Standard Premier Class
  • Breakfast each day, 8 dinners
  • Eurostar light meals
  • Group luggage transfers between hotels from Salamanca to San Sebastián
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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