b'PortoLisbon, Porto & The Douro ValleySoak up \x19 rich historical legacy and stress-free culture blended with cinematic natural landscapes in Portugal. Discover colourful Lisbon, the stunning palaces of Sintra, picture-perfect Porto and the breathtaking Douro Valley.8 DAYS FROM INCLUDED IN THE PRICE1,299 pp UK Tour Manager from start to finishFlights from London Gatwick to Lisbon and from Porto to London GatwickAll transfers by rail and coach7 nights 3 and 4* hotel accommodation with 2023 DEPARTURES IN: breakfast each day and 3 dinners MAY, SEP All ExcursionsDays 1-2: To Lisbon Days 3-4: Sintra & CascaisFly from London or your local airport to Lisbon and transferTake the train to Sintra, nestled in the hills above Lisbon. to your hotel for four nights. On Day 2, explore the historicComposed of charming pastel-coloured buildings and heart of Lisbon on a guided tour. Lisbon is full of diversehidden deep in the pines and hills of Serra de Sintra, architecture, superb food, and fascinating history. Fromthis town is a delight to explore. Sintra was the summer its time as a Roman settlement to its rebirth as a majorresidence of Portugals royal family. As a result, the town is elegant European city, its a wonder to explore. Begin atfull of grandeur and sophistication, from majestic palaces Rossio Square, Lisbons grand central plaza and social hub.and Romantic architecture to ruins of ancient Moorish The statue of Dom Pedro IV casts a shadow across thecastles. On Day 4 you take the train to Cascais, a nearby mosaics of this beautiful square towards the impressivecoastal resort town known for its golden beaches and National Theatre of Lisbon. Continue through steep, narrowlively marina. You have free time to explore this traditional streets to Belem. This pretty area of Lisbon is well-knownPortuguese fishing town which, like Sintra, was used by as the aristocratic quarter of the city; a fact made clear bythe royal families of Portugal when they wanted to escape the gentle fountains, extensive parkland, and grand oldto the beautiful coastline around Lisbon. Stroll down the buildings. cobbled streets lined with whitewashed buildings, and maybe head to the Museum Quarter for a dose of culture.50 SPAIN, PORTUGAL & FRANCE CALL US ON 01904 734936 OR VISIT RAILDISCOVERIES.COM FOR MORE DETAILS'