- Visit Spain and Portugal's greatest cities using the excellent train network
- Get to the soul of Madrid, visiting areas normally missed by most tourists
- Watch a flamenco show in Seville, the birthplace of the artform
- Discover the landmarks of Lisbon by tram and metro
- Visit Coimbra University, one of the oldest in Europe
- Explore Porto and cruise along the Douro River
Discover Spain & Portugal by Rail
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Comfort Level
Classic
Explore the iconic sites of Madrid, Seville, Lisbon and Porto using the excellent train network
Rediscover the joy of train travel on an extra-special cultural adventure through Spain and Portugal. Using the excellent rail network, we explore the landmarks of Madrid, Seville, Lisbon and Porto. There’s also time to tour Faro and the university city of Coimbra and take a scenic boat ride along the Douro River. With the train seats prebooked and an expert tour leader managing the schedule, you only need to worry about soaking up the culture and sharing the adventure with your small group of like-minded travellers.
Highlights
Key Information
- Accommodation: 10 Classic nights (hotels)
- Travel by train, coach and taxi
- Group normally 6 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
- Countries visited: Portugal, Spain
What's Included
- All breakfasts, one lunch
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Group arrival and departure transfers available
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Tourist tax (paid locally)
Start
Finish
Availability
Land Only Trip Price
Optional Single Supplement
Tuesday Tuesday
14 Apr 2026 14 Apr 2026
Friday Friday
24 Apr 2026 24 Apr 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 4 440 € Book with 1 110 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 038 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesTuesday Tuesday
19 May 2026 19 May 2026
Friday Friday
29 May 2026 29 May 2026
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Land Only Trip Price 4 440 € Book with 1 110 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 038 €
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This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesTuesday Tuesday
02 Jun 2026 02 Jun 2026
Friday Friday
12 Jun 2026 12 Jun 2026
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Land Only Trip Price 4 440 € Book with 1 110 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 038 €
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This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesTuesday Tuesday
15 Sep 2026 15 Sep 2026
Friday Friday
25 Sep 2026 25 Sep 2026
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Land Only Trip Price 4 440 € Book with 1 110 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 038 €
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesTuesday Tuesday
13 Oct 2026 13 Oct 2026
Friday Friday
23 Oct 2026 23 Oct 2026
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Land Only Trip Price 4 440 € Book with 1 110 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 038 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesTuesday Tuesday
13 Apr 2027 13 Apr 2027
Friday Friday
23 Apr 2027 23 Apr 2027
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Land Only Trip Price 4 680 € Book with 1 170 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 302 €
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This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesTuesday Tuesday
11 May 2027 11 May 2027
Friday Friday
21 May 2027 21 May 2027
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Land Only Trip Price 4 680 € Book with 1 170 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 302 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesTuesday Tuesday
18 May 2027 18 May 2027
Friday Friday
28 May 2027 28 May 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 4 680 € Book with 1 170 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 302 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesTuesday Tuesday
01 Jun 2027 01 Jun 2027
Friday Friday
11 Jun 2027 11 Jun 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 4 680 € Book with 1 170 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 302 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesTuesday Tuesday
07 Sep 2027 07 Sep 2027
Friday Friday
17 Sep 2027 17 Sep 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 4 680 € Book with 1 170 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 302 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesTuesday Tuesday
14 Sep 2027 14 Sep 2027
Friday Friday
24 Sep 2027 24 Sep 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 4 680 € Book with 1 170 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 302 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesTuesday Tuesday
05 Oct 2027 05 Oct 2027
Friday Friday
15 Oct 2027 15 Oct 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 4 680 € Book with 1 170 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 302 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesTuesday Tuesday
12 Oct 2027 12 Oct 2027
Friday Friday
22 Oct 2027 22 Oct 2027
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price 4 680 € Book with 1 170 € deposit Book with 300 € deposit
Optional Single Supplement +1 302 €
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
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Itinerary
Madrid Porto
Start in Madrid
Say hola to Madrid, where our adventure kicks off. The excitement starts with a welcoming briefing, before a walking tour of the capital, which visits highlights including the Plaza Mayor and Palacio Real.
In the evening, the group typically gathers for dinner. It’s a great chance to get to know each other better and quiz the tour leader on the local lingo and customs in a relaxed setting.
Accommodation: Hotel Gran Legazpi (or similar)
City tour of Madrid
Explore the soul of the city on a three-hour tour, visiting areas we did not see yesterday, such as El Retiro Park (a World Heritage site home to 15,000 trees, monuments, and gardens) and neighbourhoods normally missed by most visitors, such as arty Chueca and trendy Malasaña.
The afternoon is free for independent exploration. For world-leading culture, consider visiting the Museo del Prado, Spain’s national art museum, or the Museo Reina Sofia, where you can see Picasso’s masterpiece, Guernica.
In the evening, the tour leader takes us hopping around the tapas bars, in which you can taste great food (purchased locally) and soak up the atmosphere as the madrileños do.
Accommodation: Hotel Gran Legazpi (or similar)
Train to Seville
Take a taxi to the railway station and enjoy our first train ride of the trip, travelling 2hr 50min to Seville station.
After taking a taxi to the hotel and check-in, we explore the city. Walk through the Jewish Quarter with its narrow streets towards River Guadalquivir, where we can see the Triana district and Torre del Oro where gold-filled boats arrived from the American colonies during the Spanish empire.
This evening, we attend a flamenco show at Museo del Baile Flamenco – Seville is known as the birthplace of flamenco after all.
Accommodation: Hotel Catalonia Giralda (or similar)
Highlights of Seville tour
Venture into the capital of Andalucia today to visit the highlights, including the Royal Alcazar palace, one of the most beautiful examples of Muslim architecture and art in Spain. We also enter Seville Cathedral, the largest gothic church in the world. Finally, we head to Plaza de España in Parque de María Luisa. Built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition 1929, it displays a magnificent collection of architectural styles.
Accommodation: Hotel Catalonia Giralda (or similar)
Transfer by coach to Faro, Portugal
Bid adios to Spain and olá to Portugal, as we take a taxi to the coach station for our journey (2hr 35min) to Faro. After taking a taxi to the hotel, join our tour leader to enjoy an afternoon exploring the seafront promenade, a great spot for lunch, and walking along under the old city walls and around the beautiful old town (Cidade Vela).
Accommodation: Hotel Faro Boutique (or similar)
Train to Lisbon
Take a taxi to the station to catch the train (3hr 15min) to Lisbon today, the trendy capital of Portugal. The hotel is a five-minute walk from the station. In the afternoon, we have a two-hour exploration of the Baixa district, home to old neighbourhoods, colourful architecture, old-fashioned trams, delicious food and a rich history.
Accommodation: Hotel Gat Rossio (or similar)
Explore Lisbon
Discover the capital more today, making use of the tram and metro network. We see the magnificent Jeronimos Monastery (entrance not included and subject to availability) and sip coffee at the original pasteis de Belem factory, which was founded in 1837 and still follows a secret recipe from Jeronimos Monastery.
The afternoon has been left free for you to independently explore the city, where you can walk the streets of Barrio Alto or head to the Alfama District to see the castle and viewpoints over the Tagus river.
Accommodation: Hotel Gat Rossio (or similar)
Travel by train to Coimbra
It’s back on the rails today as we travel (1hr 40min) to the riverfront city of Coimbra, once the capital of Portugal. On arrival, we take a taxi to the hotel before visiting Coimbra University; founded in 1290, it is one of the oldest universities in Europe and now a World Heritage site. We also visit the 18th-century Biblioteca Joanina (entrance not included), which is considered one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
Accommodation: Hotel Astoria Coimbra (or similar)
Train to Porto
Transferring to the railway station by taxi, we continue our adventure by taking a train (three hours) to Porto, our final destination. After a taxi transfer to the hotel for check-in, we have a walking tour of the city highlights, including the Clerigos Tower and Aliados Square. We then enjoy sunset at the popular Miradouro do Jardim do Morro, a scenic viewpoint overlooking the historic centre, Ribeira district and river.
Accommodation: Legendary Oporto (or similar)
Cruise along the Douro Valley River
Take the train (1hr 45min) to Regua, a journey alongside the Douro River. After, we board a boat for a scenic cruise along the waterway, admiring views of the terraced vineyard hills.
The six-hour journey includes lunch on board and a visit to the wine town of Pinhão. We then return to Regua where we catch the train back to Porto.
Accommodation: Legendary Oporto (or similar)
End Porto
The trip ends in Porto after breakfast. If you’d like a little more time to explore this fascinating city, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.
Essential Info
Joining Instructions
Key information
Start hotel: Hotel Gran Legazpi, P.º de la Chopera, 71, BAJO, Arganzuela, 28045 Madrid
Phone: +34 618 38 30 53
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There will be a welcome briefing in the evening, but if you miss it the leader will update you separately
Airport: Madrid Airport (MAD)
Getting to the start hotel
The start hotel is approximately 20 minutes’ drive from the airport. We provide one group arrival transfer from the airport, which is timed to coincide with the arrival of a chosen flight from London, UK. You may join this transfer at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. Speak to your sales representative for the group arrival transfer times or to arrange a private transfer.
If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.
Catching your return flight
There’s a group departure transfer to the airport for those booked onto a chosen flight to London, UK. Please speak to your sales representative if you wish to join. If the group departure transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative transfer.
Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.
Location start: Madrid
Location end: Porto
Locally owned hotels
We have chosen small, locally owned hotels for this adventure, which are generally well positioned for exploring the city. See the normal accommodations used on the day-to-day itinerary,
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