Portugal Vacation Package

Lisbon & Porto by First-Class Train: 8-Day Portugal Tour

8 Days/7 Nights: Discover Lisbon, Sintra, Porto and the Douro Valley with first-class train travel.

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Tour Overview

Lisbon & Porto by First-Class Train is an 8-day, 7-night Portugal vacation combining four nights in Lisbon with three nights in Porto. Travel between Portugal’s two largest cities by first-class train, with airport and rail-station transfers, guided sightseeing, breakfast accommodations and time to enjoy each destination at your own pace.

In Lisbon, explore Sintra, Cascais, Belém and central Lisbon on a full-day small-group tour, then experience a traditional Fado dinner and show. Continue north by train to Porto for a guided city tour and a full-day Douro Valley excursion with lunch, a river cruise and Port wine tasting.

8 Days / 7 Nights • 4 Nights Lisbon • 3 Nights Porto • First-Class Train • Guided Tours & Transfers

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Lisbon

Arrive at Lisbon Airport, where you will be met and assisted in English before a private transfer to your hotel. Check in for a four-night stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Days 2-4 - Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais & Fado

During your Lisbon stay, enjoy the included sightseeing and evening experiences. Exact operating days and meeting details will be confirmed with your travel documents.

Full-Day Sintra & Lisbon Small-Group Tour

Depart from the designated meeting point by minivan for a full day combining Sintra, Cascais, Belém and central Lisbon. In Sintra, enjoy a guided visit focused on the exterior areas and gardens of Pena Palace, with the applicable ticket included, followed by free time in the historic center for independent exploration and lunch at your own expense.

Continue to Cascais for free time in this seaside town before returning to Lisbon. In Belém, see Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, stop at Jerónimos Monastery and enjoy an included tasting at Pastéis de Belém. The tour finishes with a panoramic route through central Lisbon, passing areas and landmarks including Estrela, São Pedro de Alcântara, Cais do Sodré, Ribeira das Naus, Praça do Comércio, Largo Camões, Rossio and Restauradores.

Fado Dinner & Show

Enjoy an included dinner, drinks and live Fado performance at a traditional Fado restaurant in Alfama or Bairro Alto. Transportation between your hotel and the restaurant is not included.

Day 5 - First-Class Train from Lisbon to Porto

After breakfast, check out of your Lisbon hotel and transfer to Lisbon Oriente train station. Travel in first class to Porto Campanhã station, where a transfer will take you to your hotel. Check in for a three-night stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Days 6-7 - Porto & Douro Valley

Enjoy Porto and the surrounding wine country with two included guided experiences. Both tours depart from designated meeting points; hotel pick-up is not included.

Half-Day Porto City Tour

Explore Porto on a guided tour featuring the historic center and Douro riverfront. Highlights include Porto Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Palace, São Bento train station, historic streets and squares, and views of the Lello Bookshop. The tour also includes a visit to a Port wine cellar with a tasting.

Full-Day Douro Valley Tour with Lunch

Travel into the Douro Valley for a full-day guided excursion through northern Portugal’s celebrated wine region. Visit scenic viewpoints, continue to Pinhão, enjoy an included lunch and take a one-hour cruise on the Douro River. The day concludes with a Port wine tasting at a local wine estate.

Day 8 - Depart Porto

After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer from your Porto hotel to Porto Airport for your departure.

What's Included

What's Not Included

Lisbon and Porto city taxes, payable directly to the hotels
Lunch during the Sintra & Lisbon sightseeing day
Transfers between your hotel and the Fado dinner/show
Hotel pick-up for the Porto city tour and Douro Valley tour; these tours depart from designated meeting points

Hotels

Note: Hotels shown are for reference only. We reserve the right to change hotels based on availability, group size or other factors. Should an alternate hotel be required, it will be of the same or a better rating.

Standard Hotels

Hotel Fenix Porto

Porto

Standing tall in a commercial area of Porto’s Boavista district, HF Fénix Porto is 1,300 feet from Casa da Musica concert hall. It features free Wi-Fi throughout and spacious rooms with cable TV.

All rooms at the HF Fénix Porto are air conditioned and include a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors offer full views of the Douro River.

A varied buffet breakfast consisting of pastries, breads, cereals, eggs, fruits and juices is served each morning in Fénix’s dining room, which features stained-glass features in the ceiling. There is a bar and an outdoor terrace with parasols.

The Fenix’s attentive, multilingual staff can provide babysitting services on request, arrange car rental and provide tourist information.

Cidade Do Porto shopping center is next to the hotel and São Bento Train Station is 1.9 mi away. Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 7.5 mi away.

Turim Saldanha Hotel

Lisbon

Nestled in the heart of Lisbon, the TURIM Saldanha Hotel boasts a restaurant and bar for guests to enjoy. The hotel is conveniently situated just 1,312 feet from Eduardo VII Park and Saldanha, with two metro stations within a 5-minute stroll.

The inviting rooms are furnished with a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom, which includes either a bath or shower, along with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.

The elegant Liberty Avenue, known for its upscale shops and boutiques, is only 0.7 miles away. The TURIM Saldanha Hotel is a mere 15-minute metro ride from both Chiado and Rossio. Additionally, the famous São Jorge Castle is located 2.5 miles from the hotel. The closest airport is Portela Airport, situated 4.5 miles from the property.

Superior Hotels

HF Ipanema Porto

Porto

HF Ipanema Porto offers modern rooms with LCD TV and 24-hour, secure parking. Specially furnished family rooms are also provided. Boavista Roundabout is 1700 ft away.
With free Wi-Fi, all rooms have been refurbished and include air conditioning, double-glazed windows, a minibar, and a fully contained bathroom. Room service is also available.
There is an on-site business center. Guests can use the laundry facilities, babysitting services, request for car rentals, tour and excursion arrangements. In room massages are also available.
Guests can enjoy a variety of drinks at the bar.
The Ipanema Porto is ideally surrounded by Porto’s commercial district, restaurants, and bars. Casa da Musica subway is nearby.
Massarelos is a great choice for travelers interested in gourmet food, history and shopping.

Overview - Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel

The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel

Lisbon

The Editory Riverside Hotel features a fitness center, a restaurant as well as a bar.

The Editory Riverside is located in the center of Lisbon, one mile from Commerce Square. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property provides a shuttle service, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The The Editory Riverside will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms have an electric tea pot, while selected rooms come with a balcony and others also offer river views.

At The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel each room has bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel include St. George's Castle, Miradouro da Senhora do Monte and Rossio Square. Humberto Delgado Airport is 5 miles away.

Booking & Policies

Booking Your Land-Only Vacation

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $350 per person is required to confirm and hold your reservation.
Vacation departure dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change until your reservation is confirmed.
Final payment is due 55 days before departure.

Booking Your Vacation With Air

This vacation does not include an airfare option. We can hold your land reservation while you arrange your flights. Once you confirm your air itinerary, we can proceed with collecting the required deposit and confirming the land portion of your vacation.

Cancellation Policy

The $350 per person deposit is non-refundable.
For cancellations made 55 days or more before arrival, the cancellation charge is $350 per person.
For cancellations made 54 days or fewer before arrival, no-shows and unused services, no refund will be provided.
A cancellation is considered valid only after we have received the request and confirmed the cancellation to you.

Refund Fees

Any credit-card processing fee assessed when a payment is made will be deducted from any refunded amount. This also applies to deposits refunded because requested services are unavailable for the requested travel dates.

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