6 Train Trips Worth Flying For

1.City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,601 reviews · 3 hours · from $43Our pick

Start beside Porto Cathedral with a Magic Tourism voucher, then ride the city train to Real Companhia Velha for a short film, cellar tour, and two port tastings. Continue through central Porto before taking a one-hour Douro cruise. You can split the train and boat over two days.

“The experience was absolutely fantastic. The exchange of the email confirmation at the magic Tourism office for individual tickets was so easy and well organised - the guy manning the desk was friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed being able to split the activities over two days which proved even better value for money in my opinion. Plus helped us avoid a spot of bad weather too! We went on the train to the wine cellar one day followed by the boat cruise the day after when the sun returned. Everything was really clearly explained to us regarding pick up location and times. Would 100% recommend”

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2.Douro Valley Full-Day Boat, Train, and Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 787 reviews · 7 hours · from $128

Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley by shared minivan, boat, train, and foot. Enjoy a Port or sparkling wine on the river, a regional lunch, a winery visit, and tastings. Guides including Manuel, Antonio, Carlos, Rita, and Ricardo are praised for humor, local insight, and care.

“We felt very well taken care of by Manuel and the winemakers, restaurant owners, boat captains, and locals. We would recommend this trip to lovers of natural beauty, port wine, and relaxed merriment. Bring friends, but it's also great for families. our group was delightful. our favorite section was the boat!”

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3.Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 658 reviews · from $108

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 am for Kanchanaburi, where you’ll visit the war cemetery and JEATH War Museum, ride a long-tail boat beneath the River Kwai Bridge, and take a 90-minute Death Railway journey. Guides such as Betty, Luck, and Peter add clear historical context.

“Not the best tour we have been on could have been a bit more forthcoming with information of where we were, Places we were passing etc.”

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4.Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 353 reviews · from $94

Travel from central Bangkok to Kanchanaburi with a Thai guide such as Oom or Rach. Walk across the Bridge on the River Kwai, visit a POW cemetery and JEATH War Museum, ride a long-tailed boat, and take the Death Railway train. Expect a moving, very long day with about five hours of road travel.

“It’s a very long day and early start but worth it. Educational as learnt a lot about how prisoners of war were treated by the Japanese in the Second World War.”

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5.Hanoi Jeep Tour: Red River Countryside+ Backstreet+ Train-street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · from $57Top rated

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Jelly, Ria, or Tuna, riding a Vietnamese Army Legend Jeep from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Red River countryside, West Lake, Bay Mau Lake, Train Street, and a local café. Groups are capped at six, with hotel pickup from the Old Quarter.

“Seeing the countryside made the tour more interesting instead of just the touristy sights of Hanoi. Megan, the guide, and Cody, the driver, did their job very well. It was a relief avoiding crossing the streets full of scooters.”

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6.Erawan Waterfalls-Death Railway & River Kwai Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 43 reviews · from $123

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 a.m. for Erawan National Park, where you can walk, swim, and picnic beside seven waterfall tiers. Later, ride the historic Death Railway and visit the River Kwai Bridge. Expect a small group, hotel pickup, a long minivan journey, and limited time at the final stops.

“Our tour guide took my wife and I to the best places and explained everything On my own opinion she is the best went out of her way to make it pleasant for us she’s awesome”

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