Euroventure · Self-guided rail holiday

Spain & Portugal: 3 Weeks

Spain & Portugal: 3 Weeks, a rail journey with Euroventure

Backpack the land of sun, sea and sangria this summer! Explore 7 stunning cities by train, including transport, accommodation and a 24hr helpline.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    4 nights in one of Spain's main cultural hubs. Highlights: see the Picasso Museum in the Gothic Quarter; spot Gaudi's architecture in Parc Guell; crawl the bars around Las Ramblas.

  2. Day 5railovernight: Valencia

    Valencia

    Train to Valencia (4 hours). Paella comes from the rice fields here. Highlights: marvel at the modern architecture along the old Turia riverbed; taste real paella by the beach; drink in old town bars.

  3. Day 8railovernight: Madrid

    Madrid

    Train to Madrid (2.5 hours). Highlights: visit the Museo del Prado; stroll the 17th Century Rastro Flea Market; watch a Real Madrid match at the Bernabeu stadium.

  4. Day 11railovernight: Seville

    Seville

    Train to Seville (2 hours). Highlights: visit the Alcazar Palace; experience Flamenco dances; drink on the terraces of an old town cafe.

  5. Day 14railovernight: Faro

    Faro

    Bus to Faro (4 hours). Sun-soaked beaches on the Algarve. Highlights: relax on the beach; ride the Comboio Turistica tourist train; take a dolphin watching boat trip or cave tour.

  6. Day 16railovernight: Lisbon

    Lisbon

    Train to Lisbon (4 hours). Highlights: learn about Portugal's colonial past; climb cobbled streets to the castle; dance at the Music Box club.

  7. Day 19railovernight: Porto

    Porto

    Train to Porto (3 hours). Highlights: sightseeing cruise down the Douro River; explore the Ribeira, Baixa and Bolhao districts; watch the sunset from the Dom Luis 1 Bridge.

Included

  • All overland transport tickets from the first to the last city, as shown in the map
  • Any Interrail or Eurail passes if required, based on the best value for you
  • All possible seat reservations on high-speed rail, night trains or ferries
  • Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels, tested by us
  • Walking directions between the stations and your booked accommodation
  • Travel Disruption Protection: alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
  • Access to our 24hr emergency phone number while you're away
  • 1GB of free data, with the option to add more anytime with eSIM
  • A personalised travel booklet with maps, language guides, top tips, and more
  • Optional walking tours, pub crawls and other activities at our partner hostels
  • Exclusive discounts on attractions across Europe

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