b'TOUR HIGHLIGHTSLisbon Journey through the Douro Valley by rail, taking in lush scenery and beautiful vineyards along the way.Visit Sintra, seeing the colourful summer palace - once a retreat of Portuguese royalty.Explore the estate of Quinta da Pacheca, sampling some of its finest Port. Discover Lisbon on a guided tour, travelling through the winding streets and sun-drenched squares of the Portuguese capital. Visit the charming seaside town Cascais, with time to Sintra enjoy its golden, sandy beaches and sleepy cafs.ACCOMMODATIONDays 1-5 Exe Liberdade, Lisbon HHH\x03Days 5-8 Grande Hotel do Porto, Porto HHHHTour Code: OLFPrices are per person, based on 2 people sharing. Solo Supplement in a solo room is from 469 per tour. Deposit is from 200 per person. Day 5: Porto Day 7: PortoTake the train to vibrant Porto. Once regarded as the edgeYour day is free in Porto. Perhaps continue your sightseeing of the known world, Porto bears one of Portugals greatestwith a visit to the citys historic heart, medieval Ribeira or legacies, as it was from here that daring explorers set off toRiverside. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, discover the New World. Set upon the outlet of the goldenthis central part of the city is the heartbeat of Porto, and is River Douro, this extraordinary city takes its architecturalpacked with market squares and multi-coloured buildings cues from all aspects of its history and includes Art Decowith flower-filled balconies. Perhaps dip into one of the flourishes, romantic seafront houses, and \x14\x1cth-centurycafs or wine bars along the route, for a pleasant time palaces. The city is built upon a set of hills, the peaks ofsoaking up the local life in this bustling part of town. Porto, meaning that merely walking up a street means youre granted superb views. Check into your hotel for theDay 8: Homenext three nights before a guided tour that showcases theYou bid a fond farewell to Portugal today as you transfer best of the citys rich history and heritage. to Portos airport for your flight home. On arrival, your tour concludes.Day 6: Douro ValleyEnjoy an excursion by rail into the stunning Douro Valley. Here, lush, scenic hills and vineyards slope gently upwards from the tracks, each dotted with scattered farmhouses and sleepy villages. The Douro winds through this landscape, originating in Spain and flowing all the way across PortugalPORTO 3 PINHAOand out into the Atlantic Ocean through Porto. Arrive in Pinhao, a pretty little town surrounded by rolling hills. ThePortugalquintas and terraced vineyards around here produce some of the finest port wine across the world, with many of the worlds most famous brands owning a number of quintasSINTRA Spainwhich are hidden away in the hills. You visit the historic4 LISBONestate of Quinta da Pacheca, where youre treated to aCASCAIStasting of this excellent local port.Nights in hotel By Rail By CoachCALL US ON 01904 734936 OR VISIT RAILDISCOVERIES.COM FOR MORE DETAILS 51'