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Undiscovered Portugal in Style

Undiscovered Portugal in Style, a rail journey with PTG Tours

Departs 15 October 2026. Flight and overland options are available and we begin our holiday in the Templar town of Tomar. We visit the UNESCO listed Convento do Cristo accompanied by a local guide, and also the nearby National Railway Museum. We take a train along the scenic Beira Baixa line to Castelo Branco. Our tour continues as we move from Tomar to the Roman town of Evora where we spend four nights. We visit Beja for lunch in the Pousada and the hilltop village of Monsaraz.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Tomar

    Arrival / travel to Tomar

    Both flight and rail options are offered for travelling to Tomar. Fly into Lisbon then take a train directly to Tomar; travelling overland from the UK does not require going via Lisbon. Direct flights available from Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Luton, Bristol and Manchester.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Tomar

    Convento de Cristo and optional National Railway Museum

    Guided visit to the 12th-century UNESCO World Heritage Convento de Cristo, founded in 1157 by the Order of the Templars. Option of a free afternoon in Tomar or a train to Entroncamento to visit the National Railway Museum. Return to Tomar for the Welcome Dinner.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Tomar

    Beira Baixa Line to Castelo Branco

    Train to Entroncamento, then the regional Beira Baixa Line as far as Castelo Branco, riding along the north bank of the River Tagus past the 'Gates of Rodao'. Lunch in Castelo Branco, former capital of Beira Baixa, with time to visit the Jardim Episcopal.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Evora

    Elvas and on to Evora

    Coach to Abrantes station to catch the international train towards Elvas (continuing to Badajoz, Spain, with onward connections to Madrid), travelling on the new line linking Evora to Elvas and Badajoz where a suitable service allows. Free afternoon to explore the fortified town of Elvas, including its star-shaped defensive walls and 16th-century aqueduct, before transferring by coach to the five-star Hotel Aqueduto in Evora for a four-night stay. Dinner in the hotel.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Evora

    Beja

    Inter-city train to Casa Branca, changing for a train south to Beja. Lunch at Beja Pousada, then free time to explore the historic town including its castle, before the train back to Evora.

  6. Day 6overnight: Evora

    Evora walking tour

    Guided exploration of Evora with a local guide, including the Roman Temple of Diana, the university, the cathedral and the chapel of bones. Free afternoon to continue exploring or use the hotel's facilities.

  7. Day 7overnight: Evora

    Monsaraz

    Coach to the fortified hilltop border village of Monsaraz for a short guided tour with a local guide, then free time to explore, with views over the Alqueva Dam and into Spain. Farewell lunch in a local restaurant.

  8. Day 8rail

    Return via Lisbon

    Train to Lisbon Oriente, then metro to the airport for departure.

Included

  • All travel and excursions as outlined in the itinerary
  • Good quality en-suite accommodation
  • Meals as shown in the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Services of our Tour Manager
  • Holiday is fully escorted from and back to Lisbon

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