Little Trains of the Douro - Tour
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£1,696pp
Little Trains of the Douro - Tour
Experience Portugal’s railway nostalgia with rides on historic trains, enhanced by vineyard tours and tastings at renowned wine estates in the Douro Valley.
Overview
Discover the beauty of Northern Portugal on this train-themed journey through the Douro Valley and its surrounding cities. The itinerary will start in central Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, from where you can ride the Douro Historical steam train along the UNESCO-listed valley while enjoying traditional Portuguese treats and folk music. Continue to explore pretty towns such as Braga, Barcelos, and Viana do Castelo. Then, visit Portugal’s oldest cathedral, browse a bustling open-air market, and ride the country’s longest funicular to the Santa Luzia Sanctuary.
Throughout your time, indulge in Portugal’s renowned wine culture with a tasting at the prestigious Quinta de Pacheca winery and a visit to a port wine cellar in Porto. In addition to scenic train rides and cultural excursions, this getaway also promises moments of leisure, from exploring Guimarães to relaxing at the hotel. The experience is further enriched with city tours, including a ride on Porto’s ‘little’ land train, revealing its architectural highlights and landmarks. Finally, ascend Penha Mountain by cable car for panoramic views and take in the stairways of Bom Jesus do Monte.
Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Fly to Porto
Arrive at Porto airport, where you’ll be met by your tour manager and transferred to your hotel in Guimarães, one of Portugal’s most historic cities.
✓ Day 2: Morning at leisure and included Douro Historical steam train journey
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning before joining your tour manager and a local guide for the afternoon excursion, a journey on the Douro Historical steam train.
✓ Day 3: Included half-day tour of Guimaraes and a cable car ride to Penha
After breakfast, set off on a half-day tour of Guimarães, a city often referred to as the ‘Birthplace of Portugal’. Accompanied by a local guide, begin your exploration in the heart of the city, wandering through the cobbled streets of the centre. Next, experience a change in perspective as you board the Penha cable car, a 1.7-kilometre ascent offering all-encompassing views over Guimarães and the countryside.
✓ Day 4: Included MiraDouro train journey from Porto to Regua
After breakfast, head out on a full-day tour that showcases the landscapes and world-famous wines of the Douro Valley. Your day kicks off with a train ride aboard the MiraDouro train from Porto to Régua. This beautifully preserved train, featuring classic carriages with large windows, promises a nostalgic railway experience. Next, travel to Quinta de Pacheca, when you will tour the vineyards, learn about the grape varieties, see the wine barrels, and enjoy a guided wine tasting.
✓ Day 5: Day at leisure in Guimaraes
Enjoy a relaxing day at your own pace, whether you prefer to unwind at the hotel or venture out to explore more of Guimarães. You can take advantage of the hotel’s amenities, perhaps relaxing by the swimming pool or in the spa.
✓ Day 6: Included tour of Barcelos, Braga and Viana de Castelo
Once you’ve had breakfast, visit Barcelos, which is home to Portugal’s largest open-air market. Next, travel to Braga, one of Portugal’s oldest and most attractive cities. Enjoy a guided tour through its streets, taking in the ornate Sé de Braga (Braga Cathedral), Portugal’s oldest cathedral, before heading to the Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary. In the afternoon, continue to Viana do Castelo, a coastal city, with beautiful beaches and an appealing waterfront.
✓ Day 7: Included city tour of Porto, 'little' land train and port wine experience
Have breakfast and then head out on a tour of Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city known for its port wine production and grand bridges. Next, hop aboard Porto’s ‘little’ land train for a unique sightseeing experience. This relaxed excursion transports you through the city’s streets, passing sights like Batalha Square, Aliados Avenue, and the Clérigos Tower. One of the highlights of this journey is a stop at one of Porto’s famous port wine cellars. Here, you can experience two wine tastings, see where the barrels are stored, and learn about the ageing process.
✓ Day 8: Fly back to the UK
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Porto airport for your return flight.
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 8 days
- Board: 14 meals included
- Departing: Bristol
- Offer Date: 10th October 2026
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Why book this Newmarket Tour?
Price Includes:
✓ Seven nights’ half-board accommodation at the four-star Hotel de Guimarães, Guimarães.
✓ Seven breakfasts and seven dinners.
✓ Tour of Guimarães and cable car ride to Penha Mountain.
✓ MiaDouro train ride from Porto to Regua.
✓ Visit to Quinta de Pacheca winery with vineyard tour and wine tasting.
✓Tour of Braga, including a visit to Sé de Braga.
✓Funicular ride to BomJesu de Monte Sanctuary.
✓Santa Luzia Elevator ride to the hilltop Sanctuary of Santa Luzia.
✓Tour of Porto.
✓Sightseeing ride on Porto’s ‘little’ land train.
✓Visit to a Porto wine cellar for a guided tour and two port wine tastings.
✓Return flights to Porto.
✓Air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout.
Tour Highlights
✓ Experience a tour of Guimarães, Portugal’s birthplace, exploring its medieval streets and Guimarães Castle
✓ Enjoy a wine tasting at Quinta de Pacheca, one of the Douro Valley’s most historic wineries.
✓ Board the ‘little’ land train through Porto’s most famous landmarks, from the São Bento Railway Station to Aliados Avenue and Clérigos Tower.
✓ Wander around Portugal’s largest open-air market in Barcelos, famous for its traditional ceramics and fresh produce.
✓ Ride the Penha cable car for a scenic ascent to Penha Mountain, where you can take in views of Guimarães.
Further Information
✓ Disabled Access:
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
✓ Transfer Times:
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.
✓ Intinerary Changes:
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
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