Ródão circuit

One-day programme between Lisbon and Ródão, taking place on Saturdays from March to October.

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and as a preventive measure, CP and its partners have decided to suspend the Rodão Circuit program.

Enjoy the scenery of the Beira Baixa line along the banks of the Tagus to Vila Velha de Ródão. Get ready to go walking or just enjoying some good Portuguese food.

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Programme

One-day programme (on Saturdays) from Lisbon to Ródão and back, leaving at 8:15 and getting back at 22:20.

10:42 - Arrival at Rodão - Arrival at Ródão, transfer to the ‘Vila Portuguesa’ Restaurant, at Cais de Rodão; Welcome coffee - Regional Pastries, juice, water, coffee and tea.
12:00 - Boat trip and lunch on board: (Menu: Entries - sliced sausages, regional cheese, pâté, olives and regional bread - vegetable soup - fish dish: Portuguese cod (in the oven with potatoes and vegetables ) - Meat dish: pork cheeks (stewed with roasted potatoes and vegetable rice), dessert: ‘tigelada’ and/or seasonal fruit, drinks: regional red and white wine, waters, juices, coffee and digestifs);
After lunch you can enjoy the ‘Portas de Ródão’ National Natural Monument and see the vast colony of griffins, among other species, conhal do arneiro, fishermen island and the virtues fountain.
15:00 - Return and visit to Vila Velha de Rodão.
Visit to the King Wamba’s Castle (panoramic view)
Visit to the Varas de Rodão Mill, with guided tour and sale of regional products, and/or;
Visit to the CIAR (Interpretation Centre of Rock Art of Vale do Tejo and Museum of Archeology);
18:00 - Return to the ‘Vila Portuguesa’ Restaurant – at Cais de Rodão – for snacks, including: Regional Pastries, Regional sliced cheese, sausages, bread, cornbread, juice, water, coffee and tea). Pedestrian walk in the vicinities, along the river, enjoying the beauty of the landscape and visiting the exhibition of display panels;
19:15 - Departure of the transfer to the Rodão Station;
20:07 - Departure of the IC 544 train to Lisbon.

Prices

Includes: Intercidades train journey, transfers, meals, guide and personal accident insurance.

Ródão circuit- 1-day programme (price per person)
From	Adult	Child (4-12 inclusive)
Note: prices in euros including VAT
Lisbon	50.50	33.00
Vila Franca de Xira	49.50	32.00
Santarém	48.50	32.00
Entroncamento	44.50	29.00
Abrantes	43.50	27.00