The BEST episodes of Great Continental Railway Journeys season 3

Every episode of Great Continental Railway Journeys season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Great Continental Railway Journeys season 3!

All aboard! Armed with his trusty Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo explores Europe’s most beautiful, enchanting regions, uncovering how the railways have shaped the continent.

Last Updated: 4/12/2025Network: BBC TwoStatus: Continuing
Rome to Taormina
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8.00
9 votes

#1 - Rome to Taormina

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/12/2014

Michael Portillo takes the train down the spine of Italy from Rome to Sicily, visiting Naples, the island of Capri and the ancient hilltop town of Taormina.

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Tula to St Petersburg
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7.89
9 votes

#2 - Tula to St Petersburg

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2014

Michael Portillo travels through Russia, visiting the onion domes and icons of Tula and Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre, before exploring the city of St Petersburg.

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Warsaw to Krakow
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7.78
9 votes

#3 - Warsaw to Krakow

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/2014

Michael Portillo journeys deep into central Europe to explore a country where east meets west: Poland. His voyage takes him to Warsaw, Poznan, Wroclaw and Krakow.

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Haifa to the Negev
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7.67
6 votes

#4 - Haifa to the Negev

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/3/2014

Following his 1913 Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo ventures beyond Europe to the Holy Land, where he visits Jerusalem, Bethlehem and the Dead Sea.

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Lyon to Marseille
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7.67
6 votes

#5 - Lyon to Marseille

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/10/2014

Michael Portillo follows a route recommended in Bradshaw's guide, journeying from the heart of France to the Mediterranean coast.

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La Coruna to Lisbon
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7.56
9 votes

#6 - La Coruna to Lisbon

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/26/2014

Michael Portillo retraces journeys in Spain and Portugal from the 1913 guide. He meets pilgrims from around the world on the trail to Santiago de Compostela.

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