22-05-2025
Newmarket Holidays launches Douro Valley small trains tour
Little Trains of the Douro is an eight-day group holiday that sees guests boarding two historic and beautifully restored engines to chug through the breathtaking UNESCO-listed Douro Valley, feasting on views of vineyards, terraced hillsides and charming villages, and disembarking to enjoy a series of fascinating attractions.
Stops include Pinhão, home to one of Portugal's most beautiful azulejo-tiled railway stations, the riverside town of Tua, and Quinta de Pacheca, one of the most renowned and oldest wine estates in the Douro Valley.
Further excursions include a guided tour and cable car-ride above Guimarães, a 12th century city that is often referred to as the birthplace of Portugal; a visit to Barcelos to experience the country's largest open-air market; a guide-led trip to historic Braga with a ride on the world's oldest water-powered elevator included, and an afternoon enjoying the beautiful beaches and charming medieval old quarter Viana do Castelo, followed by an exhilarating journey on the Santa Luzia Elevator, Portugal's longest funicular.
The tour's final full day features a guided tour of Porto followed by a ride on the land train to the see the city's essential sights, with a tasting stop at one of Porto's famous port wine cellars completing the trip.
Hayley Morris, Head of Trade Sales and Partnerships at Newmarket Holidays says: "This fantastic new itinerary builds on the popularity of our train-themed tour in the Pyrenees, Dolomites and on the Swiss Railways.
"From steam trains to vineyard tastings, it blends nostalgia with scenic beauty that will appeal to anyone who enjoys relaxed travel, exclusive experiences, wine tastings and authentic Portuguese culture."
