Europe NookPortugal20 guides
Lisbon
Trams, river crossings and a change of scenery in Sintra or Cascais.
A little further. A little slower.
Car-free city breaks.
A different side
of Europe.
Find your way around Portugal, Spain and Italy with practical transport guides and day trips by train or bus. Less time figuring it out. More time being there.
6 cities 3 countries 120 practical guides
Start somewhere good
Six cities. Your own pace.
Choose a base, understand the local transport, then see what’s a day trip away.
Portugal20 guides
Porto
Riverside wandering, metro connections and rail trips into northern Portugal.
Spain20 guides
Seville
Historic streets on foot, with Córdoba and Cádiz a train ride away.
Spain20 guides
Valencia
Metro and tram journeys, city beaches and outings to Albufera.
Italy20 guides
Bologna
Portico walks and regional rail connections across Emilia-Romagna.
Italy20 guides
Florence
Walks through the historic centre and train or bus trips into Tuscany.
A day beyond the city
Take the scenic detour.
Three places to start. Each guide covers the journey and the steps after you arrive.
Portugal Lisbon → Sintra
A change of pace in Sintra
Plan the train journey, then work out the onward trip to the hilltop sights.
Lisbon → Sintra by train
Spain Seville → Córdoba
A day among Córdoba’s old streets
Compare rail options and connect the station arrival with time in the historic centre.
Seville → Córdoba by train
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Italy Florence → Lucca
Slow down inside Lucca’s walls
Find the rail route and plan the walk from the station into the walled city.
Florence → Lucca by trainMake the journey yours
A little planning.
A lot more wandering.
Start with the decisions that make a car-free break easier, from your first airport transfer to the last train home.
Browse all 120 travel guidesArrive with a plan
Find the right station, airport transfer and ticket before you travel.
Find airport transfer guidesGet to know your base
Combine walking routes with local buses, trams and metro lines.
Explore self-guided walksLeave room for a day trip
Check the outward journey, the last mile and your return options.
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