Portugal · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
Good train rides fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Porto by tourist train, tour Portugal’s oldest port cellar, taste two ports, and cruise beneath the city’s six famous bridges.
“This was great value for money. The boat trip and wine cellar tour were both great.”
See the Douro Valley by minivan, boat, train, and on foot, with a regional lunch, winery visit, and Port tasting from Porto.
“We felt very well taken care of by Manuel and the winemakers, restaurant owners, boat captains, and locals. We would recommend this trip to lovers of natural beauty, port wine, and relaxed merriment. Bring friends, but it's also great for families. our group was delightful. our favorite section was the boat!”
Ride Porto’s Magic Train, tour Real Companhia Velha’s old cellar, taste two Ports, and see the city center for about $20.
“The Port Wine tasting was very informative, we had a great guide! Unfortunately, in the back of the train the Speakers didn't seem to work and we couldn't hear any of the Information. In General, I felt that there could have been more Information during the train tour. All together, a really good tour to get an insight of Porto and learn about Port Wine”
Review the Vilamoura tourist train tour, with beaches, golf courses, the marina, Old Village, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The route took us around parts of Vilamoura we would not have seen, especially the “Old Town” with it beautiful buildings. Only down point was the tour guide recording was not loud enough to hear over the road noise. Otherwise a delightful journey.”
Review of a Douro Valley day tour from Porto with train, river cruise, lunch, wine tasting, scenic viewpoints, and practical booking advice.
“The view is great. No need to add to repeat what other wrote but there are some small issues that can be improved. Here some examples 1. The night before the tour got a message that the tour was changed and the train ride was cancelled instead we would visit stores. We had no time to change the tour. 2. After two hours of drive without a stop we board the boat with a single tiny toilet for 20 people. Not fun. Need to have a body call stop before 3. After the complete day we had to wait more than 15 minutes to the van. It could be better…”
Review of Lisbon’s private airport, cruise port, and Gare do Oriente transfer, with honest advice on timing, vehicle size, value, and reliability.
“Excellent service from our driver from our difficult pickup at the Port to delivering our bags right to check in at hotel”
Pick a coastline, a cellar or a cave.
