The Best Rail Trips To Take In Europe

Always dreamt of interrailing around Europe? Train travel is the best way to explore the continent’s glorious countryside and endless array of fascinating cities. Book a spot on one of these Rail Trips and join us for the European train trip of a lifetime.

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Palace of Pena in Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal.

Complete Portugal by Train

This eight-day tour of Portugal is slow travel at its best. Scenic train journeys and a series of stunning towns and cities make this laid-back southern European gem perfect for exploring via the tracks. The itinerary connects the country’s two major cities, starting in the northern powerhouse of Porto and ending up in the glorious capital, Lisbon. In Porto you’ll get a guided tour of the city’s charming old streets, as well as a Port wine tasting session in one of the old riverfront cellars. You’ll trace the grape all the way into the Douro Valley, where you’ll get a scenic boat ride through the region’s rolling hills, as well as lunch at a local winery. Then it’s time to head south to the lagoon city of Aveiro, which challenges Venice in beauty thanks to its colourful buildings and charming canal boats, not to mention a wonderfully sweet local delicacy. The train ride to Lisbon is incredible scenic and, upon arrival in the capital, you’ll be treated to a guided food tour – featuring the best pastel de nata you ever had – and a live Fado (traditional folk music) show. From Lisbon you’ll also get a day trip to the fairytale town of Sintra, a must-visit on any trip to Portugal.

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Next available from 11th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Porto, Portugal

ENDS AT

Lisbon, Portugal

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

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STYLE

Discovery

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Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.