One of Britain’s oldest allies, Portugal is a delightful country to explore by train. The capital, Lisbon, is situated dramatically along the banks of the River Tagus and has a wealth of history and culture. In the north of the country, Porto is a vibrant port-city on the River Douro and a gateway to the wine and port producing Douro Valley. If you want to venture further south, the sun-drenched Algarve has beaches, cliffs and golf courses.
Enjoy a stunning holiday taking in the beautiful Spanish region of Galicia and the verdant landscapes of the Douro Valley in Portugal. This suggested itinerary includes stops in San Sebastian, the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, lovely Porto, Pinhão in the Douro Valley and historic Salamanca.
Take in the best of Portugal on this sun-drenched holiday, starting out from London and travelling via San Sebastian & Vigo to vibrant capital Lisbon, pretty Porto, historic Coimbra and Faro, the gateway to the Algarve. Return with nights in Seville and Girona to break your journey.
Travel to Portugal by train from the UK, stopping off at the city of San Sebastian with its sweeping urban beaches and Michelin-starred restaurants before continuing across Northern Spain to Portugal and enjoying three days in historic Lisbon. Return via historic Merida and Barcelona.
Enjoying a meal on board a train around Europe is one of the pleasures of travelling by rail. Many trains around Europe have excellent catering facilities and are a wonderful way to pass the time while taking in the scenery as you move from one city to the next.
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