b'YOUR ITINERARY 15 DAY HOLIDAYFROM PORTUGALDays 1-3 London to stylish Biarritzdistrict of Foz do Douro. Portos3,495 PPand the golden city of Salamancariverfront is a lovely place to watch From London St Pancras we take theboats drifting in and out at sunset Eurostar service to Paris in Standardwhile dining at the waterside.2024 Departures in: Premier Class, and continue by FirstOn Day 9 we travel on the high-speedMAY, JUN, AUG, SEPClass rail to Biarritz. We enjoy arail network to Lisbon. The city is a seafront dinner with our group. delight to explore, and you could hike 1 2 3 4On Day 2 we rail to Salamanca,up to St Georges castle for spectacularComfortable Explorer ratedenjoying dinner at a traditionalviews, stroll through the Botanical restaurant. Local specialities includeGarden, and visit Praa do Comrcio,UPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:chorizo and jamn ibrico, sucklingone of Europes largest public squares. pig or baked hake. An evening strollHotel Room upgrades available.through the floodlit Old Town isCall to book or for more information.Days 10-11 Lisbon vintage tram magical. On Day 3 we take a guidedtour and exploring SintraYOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES:tour of Salamancas cathedrals, cityOn an exclusive city tour of Lisbon hall and Monterrey Palace. Entry towe board a fabulous vintage tramExpertise of a UK Tour Manager the university buildings is includedthrough districts such as Bairro Alto,from start to finishwhere we get to see the remarkablea maze of cobbled streets, boutiquesFirst and Standard Class rail and all shell-studded Casa de las Conchas.and bars, ending in Belem, wheretransfers, Eurostar Standard Premierpastis de nata began. We sample the Days 4-5The Douro Valley by raildelicious Portuguese custard tarts,All rail and coach travel We travel Portugals most scenicwith a coffee before a free afternoon. throughout your tourrail route, into the stunning DouroOn Day 11 we rail to the captivating14 nights 4-Star hotel Valley by local train, passing terracedtown of Sintra. Here you can visitaccommodation 1 night in Biarritz,vineyards and port quintas. Wethe brightly coloured Pena Palace or2 nights in Salamanca, 2 nights in stay in Peso da Rgua below theMoorish fortress, set in woodlandPeso de Rgua, 3 nights in Porto, 3 Serra do Maro mountain in a hotelabove the town. Your day ticketnights in Lisbon, 1 night in Valladolid overlooking the Douro River. On Dayincludes a shuttle bus to and fromand 2 nights San Sebastin5 we take the local train to Pinho,the palaces. Back in Lisbon you could for a port tasting and time to explore.visit a rooftop bar, savour a seafoodBreakfast each day and 8 dinnersWe then visit a family-run port winedinner, or seek out a Fado experience. All tour excursionsestate for a private dinner in beautiful grounds, with views across the Douro. TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:Group luggage transfers between Taking an exclusive vintage tram Salamanca and San SebastinDays 6-7Tour of Porto, dinner,tour of enchanting Lisbon BiarritzGuimares, and a port wine tasting Hendaye 1On Day 6 we travel by train to Porto,Days 12-14Valladolid, San2 FROM/TOwhere we embark on a guidedSebastin and final dinner SPAIN San Sebastin PARIStour, admiring superb architecture,We travel to the attractive Spanish Guimares Pinho Valladolidhistorical townhouses and regalcity of Valladolid, where sights includePorto 3 2 Pocinho 1churches, cross the famous ironthe cathedral, San Pablo Church, andPeso 2 Madridbridge, and visit the city cathedral.the atmospheric Plaza Mayor. Da Rgua SalamancaOn Day 7 we visit Guimares, aOn Day 13 we take the train to SanSintra GuardaUNESCO World Heritage site, seeingSebastin, the famous foodie capital3the medieval fortress and the Palaceof Spain. Walk along the seafront orLisbonof the Dukes of Braganza, then Vilathrough the beautiful old quarterPORTUGALNova de Gaia, where the old portto immerse yourself in local life and warehouses are situated. Tonight wesample pintxos, Basque-style tapas.Tour Code: POG |per person based on 2 visit Taylors Port cellar for a tastingOn Day 14,you are at leisure in thissharing. Deposit from 400 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 1,000 and dinner in an atmospheric setting.magical seaside town. This evening, our final dinner together, marks the TOUR MANAGERS HIGHLIGHT:end of our exuberant Iberian holiday. To book and for Enjoying a private dinner and tasting information go toat a family-run port wine estateDay 15Homeward bound We retrace our inbound journeygreatrail.com/POG24 Days 8-9Porto and rail to Lisbonthrough France to Paris in First Class,or call 01904 527168On Day 8 you could walk along thejoining the Eurostar in Standard seafront, or board one of the cityPremier Class to London St Pancras,& speak to ourtrams to the lighthouse or the stylishenjoying a light meal at our seats. expert team.99'