Why I Love Being a Tour Manager
17/03/2025 · By Tim Hall
Hear from Tim Hall about his life as a Great Rail Journeys Tour Manager and his expert tips on packing and arriving for the Eurostar at London St Pancras.
Read morePeso da Régua is the official centre of Port production in Portugal. The town lies in a peaceful spot beneath the Serra do Maoro Mountains and was traditionally the place where barrels of Port were loaded onto wooden cargo ships to be transported along the Douro to Vila Nova de Gaia. The stained-glass windows of the Casa do Douro depict the history and production of Port wine. There is also a fine map of the Douro Valley drawn in the mid-19th century by Baron Joseph Forrester, an enterprising Englishman who reformed the port trade after joining his uncle's wine company in Oporto.
Find out more with a free brochure and enjoy weekly travel inspiration and offers in our e-newsletter.
Flowing from Northern Spain to the Atlantic Ocean, the Douro river carves our route through a rolling landscape of vineyards and idyllic locations. On this Iberian holiday, explore the Douro Valley by rail, travelling from Spain's 'Golden City' of Salamanca and through Portugal's beautiful countryside. Experience the region's iconic wine and...
Fly to Lisbon to uncover the sights of the capital on a guided tour including a trip on a heritage tram. After visiting Sintra's colourful palaces, journey to Porto to board a brand-new ship for a cruise along the golden Douro. Superb excursions to Lamego Cathedral, Castelo Rodrigo, Salamanca and Mateus Palace are enhanced by dinner at a...