Portugal · Porto
Three nights in Porto for azulejos and port lodges, then a scenic train up the Douro to a quinta among the terraced vineyards.
Day 1 · Porto
Walk down to the river, cross the Dom Luís I bridge and taste port in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Day 2 · Porto
A day of tiled churches and cafés, ending with a francesinha.
Day 3 · Porto
Take the historic tram 1 to the coast for seafood and a sea-view walk.
Day 4 · Pinhão
One of Europe’s great train rides, followed by a quinta visit and tasting.
Getting there Regional train from São Bento, about 2.5 hours; sit on the right-hand side.
Day 5 · Porto
Morning among the vines, then the train back for an evening flight.
Getting there Allow 3.5 hours from Pinhão to the airport.
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Portugal · Lisbon
Three days of miradouros, pastéis de nata and tram rides, with a half-day in Sintra and a sunset in Belém.
Japan · Tokyo
A solo-friendly Tokyo plan: counter-seat restaurants, late-night neighbourhoods and a day trip to Kamakura’s temples and beach.
Japan
The classic first trip to Japan by train: four nights in Tokyo, a ryokan night in Hakone, then Kyoto’s temples and Osaka’s food.