Lamprey circuit

Book your train journey to the beautiful region of Belver and Ródão.

Gather up a bunch of friends and book a train trip to the beautiful region of Belver e Ródão, toss some rich cuisine into the typical local lamprey dishes and serve well seasoned.

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Note: Runs every year from February to April. We will publish new information about 2019 as soon as possible.

CP Services: Intercidades | Regional and InterRegional

One-day programme up the Beira Baixa line to Tancos, Barragem de Belver or Ródão, where you can appreciate one of the most beautiful sceneries you can see from the train and try one of our country’s most appreciated dishes.

Prices 2018

We have special group rates so contact us for bookings.

Beira Baixa Intercidades and Regional trains
Groups of 10 or more:

Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offers, including return rates
Intercidades: Beira Baixa / Regional: Norte and Beira Baixa
Adult	Child (4-12 inclusive)	Senior (65 or over)
40% off	10% off	10% off the price of a senior ticket

Dates and times

February to April. Intercidades or Regional train journey

Intercidades*:

outward: Lisbon Santa Apolónia 08:15 > Tancos 09:32; Barragem de Belver 10:07; Ródão 10:42;
return: Ródão 15:48; Barragem de Belver 16:22; Tancos 16h57 > Lisbon Santa Apolónia 18:20.

* The Intercidades train only makes an extraordinary stop at Barragem de Belver if there is a minimum number of bookings.

Regional:

outward: Lisbon Santa Apolónia 09:45 > change at Entroncamento 11:52 > Tancos 12:01; Barragem de Belver 12:46; Ródão 13:24;
return: Ródão 14:36; Barragem de Belver 15:19; Tancos 16:04 > change at Entroncamento 16:38 > Lisbon Santa Apolónia 18:13.

See the timetable for boarding at other stations.

Programme requires a minimum number of participants.
Seat reservation mandatory.
These programme tickets cannot be refunded or reissued.
Weather conditions may imply changes to the programme.

Partners and associated discounts

The meal is paid directly to the selected restaurant.

Prices for CP passengers available shortly.

Tancos:

Restaurant "Restaurante Almourol".
Full meal: lamprey 5/7 steaks - €26.00;
Menu: Welcome aperitifs with canapés and tasting of Tagus wines, assorted regional starters, fish soup, lamprey dish, regional dessert, drinks: Tagus wine or vinho verde and coffee.

Includes: Boat trip on the Tagus with a visit to Almourol castle and traditional games in the afternoon (weather conditions permitting).

Barragem de Belver:
Restaurant "A Lena" (beside Belver station)
Full meal: all the lamprey you can eat - €35.00;
Lamprey serving 5/7 steaks - €25.00, ¹/2 serving 3 or 4 steaks - €15.00;
Menu includes side dishes and drinks.

Ródão:

Restaurant "Vale Mourão^(*)"
Full meal: Lamprey with corn bread 5/7 steaks - €26.00;
Menu includes side dishes and drinks.

Includes: Transfer, guide, guided tour of the Museu Lagar de Varas and boat trip on the Tagus to visit the Portas de Ródão national monument.

Car parks:

Special rates at Lisbon Oriente station car park, if you show your ticket.

Information and booking

GruposLC-RG@cp.pt
Telephone (business days from 9:30 to 12:30 and 14:30 to 17:30) - 249 132 752 / 919 988 775