The journey
An overnight run to the Atlantic, three days in Lisbon on foot and by tram, then north along the Douro.
Next departure
28 Mar
Day 1 — Madrid
We meet at the station hotel in Madrid for dinner. Your host hands out tickets, luggage tags and the one map you will need.
The middle days — Lisbon, Coimbra
An overnight run to the Atlantic, three days in Lisbon on foot and by tram, then north along the Douro. Each day has one train, one long lunch and an afternoon that is yours. Bags travel ahead, so you only ever carry a day pack.
Last day — Porto
A slow final leg and a farewell lunch in Porto. Onward trains home are booked for you, or stay on and we will arrange the hotel.
What is included
All rail tickets and seat reservations, 1 night on board, hotels with breakfast, most dinners, luggage transfers and a host throughout.
