Porto, Algarve & Lisbon, by Rail
Overview
First, you’ll set off to explore Porto and its historical centre. Here, you can marvel at the Old Cathedral, the Church of St. Francis and the Torre dos Clérigos, combined with contemporary buildings like the Serralves Museum and the Casa da Música (concert hall).
Then, it’s onwards to the Algarve, located in the southernmost region of Portugal. This region is renowned for its stunning beaches, dramatic cliffs and charming seaside towns. Enjoy this portion of your holiday to relax and soak up the sun-dappled scenery.
Finally, you’ll visit Lisbon, Portugal’s coastal capital, famous for its hospitality, gastronomy and rich cultural heritage.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Format
Locations
- Porto
- Albufeira
- Lisbon
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights, into Porto and return from Lisbon (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 10 nights of accommodation in your selected category, including daily breakfast
- Round-trip airport transfers, arrival in Porto and departure in Lisbon
- Transfers to and from train stations (except Lisbon Orient Station to Lisbon Hotel)
- First-class train tickets from Porto to Algarve, Algarve to Lisbon
- Earn Aeroplan® points
- More Moments activities included:
- Half-day Porto walking tour, with cellar visit and tasting
- Full-day Douro Valley tour, including lunch and river cruise
- Full-day Lisbon and Sintra city tour
- Lisbon Fado dinner and show
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Porto.
Day 2-4
Welcome Portugal & Porto
Arrive at the Porto Airport and take a private transfer to your hotel. After checking in, you’ll have plenty of time to explore this charming city located along the Doura River at your own pace over the next 3 nights.
Porto’s old town in the city center has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996. Wandering its winding streets filled with red roof buildings will make you feel like you are stepping back in time. You’ll glimpse the Porto Cathedral with its Romanesque choir, the neoclassical Stock Exchange Palace and the typically Portuguese Manueline-style Church of Santa Clara, complete with gold leaf accents.
More Moments Activities Included
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Half-day Porto Walking Tour, with Cellar Visit and Tasting
Enjoy a guided tour to explore this beautiful city set along the scenic Douro River. Visit the imposing Porto Cathedral, the Neoclassical Stock Exchange Palace and the São Bento Railway Station. Continue through the historic centre, with narrow streets and squares and admire the breathtaking façade of the Livraria Lello (bookstore exterior). Cap off the tour with a visit to a Port wine cellar and sample some regional wine flavours.
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Full-day Douro Valley Tour, Including Lunch and a River Cruise
Take a close look at the verdant landscapes of what’s considered the world’s first wine-demarcated region, The Douro Valley. Discover magnificent routes surrounded by the vineyards of Portugal’s most famous wine region. Breathe in the fresh country air while sampling world-class wines, followed by a traditional meal.
Meal(s): Breakfast on day 3-4, 1 lunch and 2 tastings
Day 5-7
Porto - Algarve
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the train station to board your train to the Algarve. Upon arrival in the Algarve, take a private transfer to your hotel, where you will spend the next 3 nights.
The Algarve is known for several key attractions and features:
- Stunning Beaches: The region boasts some of Europe’s most beautiful beaches, including Praia da Marinha and Praia da Rocha, famous for their golden sands and crystal-clear waters.
- Dramatic Coastline: The coastline is characterized by impressive cliffs, hidden coves and sea caves, making it a popular spot for boat tours and kayaking.
- Charming Towns: Towns like Lagos, Albufeira and Tavira are known for their rich history, picturesque architecture and vibrant local culture.
- Outdoor Activities: The Algarve offers a variety of outdoor pursuits, including hiking, cycling, golfing and water sports like surfing and diving.
- Delicious Cuisine: The region is famous for its fresh seafood, featured in traditional dishes like cataplana (fish stew), as well as locally produced wines.
- Cultural Heritage: The Algarve has a mix of Moorish and Portuguese influences, evident in its historic sites, castles and old towns.
- Mild Climate: With a gentle Mediterranean climate, the Algarve enjoys warm, sunny weather for much of the year, making it a perfect year-round destination.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 8-11
Algarve - Lisbon
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the train station and board your train to Lisbon. Upon arrival in Lisbon, make your own way to your hotel. After checking in, you’ll have plenty of time to explore at your own pace over the next 4 nights.
Lisbon, known as “The City of Seven Hills,” is Portugal’s cosmopolitan capital, famous for its hospitality, gastronomy and rich cultural heritage. Here, historical monuments and World Heritage Sites are intertwined with modern culture and urban art.
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day Sintra and Lisbon Tour - Departure from the meeting point
Enjoy a full-day of epic beauty and history as you tour Sintra, Cascais, Belém and Lisbon. You’ll depart from Lisbon and head towards the charming town of Sintra. You’ll begin with a guided tour of the exterior of Pena Palace, a 19th century architectural masterpiece known as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal and set amongst lush gardens. This visit will include a walk through several of the corners of the Palace's exterior, exploring its gardens and marvelling at the panoramic views offered by the various courtyards and balconies.
From here, you’ll visit Sintra’s historic centre and enjoy some free time to stroll through the charming and winding streets, exploring traditional shops and perhaps stopping for lunch (not included) in one of the local restaurants. After lunch, continue to Cascais, an idyllic seaside town where you'll have free time to explore the beach or the historic centre. Once returning to Lisbon, you’ll start with a tour of the laid-back Belém, admiring the imposing Belém Tower and the symbolic Monument to the Discoveries. You’ll stop off at the grand Jerónimos Monastery and walk to the famous Pastéis de Belém pastry shop for a tasting of their custard tarts, which follows the ancient monastery’s recipe (included).
The tour ends with a panoramic tour of Lisbon's city center, taking in emblematic landmarks and areas such as the classic Estrela neighbourhood, the São Pedro Alcântara viewpoint, Cais do Sodré Railway Station, Avenida da Ribeira das Naus with its seaside promenade, Praça do Comércio plaza, Largo Camões square, Rossio square and Restauradores square.
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Fado Dinner & Show (no transfers included)
Experience a dazzling night out for a farewell dinner and a Fado show with drinks at one of the Fado restaurants in the Alfama or Bairro Alto quarters. Fado is a music genre similar to the blues, meaning “fate” or “destiny”, that evokes the ‘musical expression of the Portuguese people,’ symbolic of the city and country. Each ballad conjures up the Portuguese emotion of ‘saudade’, a longing for something lost.
Meal(s): Breakfasts and 1 dinner
Day 12
Return Home
Today, you’ll check out of your hotel and take a private transfer to the Lisbon Airport.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Departures from June 2025 – September 2025
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Not included:
- Gratuties
- Meals not specified
- Transfers not specified
- Porto city tax, payable in Euros locally
- Entrance fees and excursions not specified
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- Private airport transfers
- First Class train ticket
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Payable at destination in local currency.
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The order of the Itinerary could be altered including the number of consecutive nights per city. Excursions could be replaced with alternatives. The itinerary is presented as a guideline.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.