Porto to Lisbon by Rail
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Porto to Lisbon by Rail
Itinerary
Fly to Porto
Fly to Porto. Transfer to the Hotel Infante de Sagres, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, for a three-night stay. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Porto
Enjoy a morning walking tour of Porto, starting from your hotel. Portugal’s second largest city was built overlooking the mouth of the Douro river – an outstanding urban landscape with a UNESCO-listed historical centre. The city is known for its delicious cuisine, charismatic locals, and steep cobbled streets lined with colourful houses. Highlights include the Clérigos Tower, Avenida dos Aliados and the Ribera district on the shoreline. (B)
Porto
Your day is at leisure to further explore Porto. Alternatively, take a cruise in the bucolic Douro valley, famed for its production of wine and port. (B)
Lisbon
Your morning is at leisure. In the early afternoon, take the Alfa Pendular high-speed train to Lisbon (a journey of approximately three hours). On arrival, transfer to the Palácio do Governador for a three-night stay. (B)
Lisbon
Take a morning tour of the Portuguese capital with a driver-guide. Enjoy Lisbon’s colourful architecture, world-class museums and excellent restaurants. We recommend making time to explore the National Tile Museum, and the Lisbon Aquarium in Parque das Nações. The city has a fascinating maritime history, with explorers such as Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan setting sail from here to discover the New World. (B)
Lisbon
Your day is at leisure to enjoy Lisbon. Explore the city on foot, or aboard one of the capital’s iconic yellow trams. Alternatively, take a day excursion to Sintra Palace and Cascais. (B)
Fly home
Transfer to Lisbon airport and catch your departure flight home. (B)
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Travel from Porto to Lisbon via high-speed train
- Stay in luxurious, historic hotels
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Douro river
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary and meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- Rail travel between Porto and Lisbon
- The support (if required) of an English-speaking local representative
- Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
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