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The Best of Porto

Five nights beside the Douro, with azulejo-tiled facades, baroque churches and the port lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia.
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Tour Summary

The Best of Porto

An enchanting city with a rich history, stunning architecture, and world-famous port wine. Porto captivates at every turn with its vibrant riverside charm, colourful tiled facades, and warm, welcoming spirit.

 

Included in This Tour

  • Return flights with luggage
  • Return transfers in the UK and at destination
  • 5 nights accommodation, Porto
  • Breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 evening meal
  • Transport for the duration of the tour
  • Headsets for guided visits
  • English speaking tour manager throughout

Tour Itinerary

Day 01

Begin your holiday at your pick-up point, as you will board a private coach to take you to the airport. Arrive into Porto Airport and transfer to The Hotel Oca Oriental, located in the centre. This evening you will have dinner included at the hotel.

Day 02

Morning guided tour in the historic centre of Porto to include such sites as Saô Bento train station with its 20.000 “azulejos” (ceramic tiles) or the spectacular neoclassic Palacio de la Bolsa. After the visit you will cross the Douro to visit one of the wine cellars that made Porto such a prosperous city. You will have free time in the afternoon to explore the city.

Day 03

Today you take a cruise up the beautiful Douro Valley. A magnificent boat trip to get to know one of the most famous routes in the Douro: the region between Régua. Enjoy a charming trip from Porto by coach and, from Régua, enjoy a relaxing Cruise to Porto. Once on board, enjoy a lunch specially prepared by our chefs. It will certainly be a fantastic trip down the Douro River! In the evening, a private transfer takes us back to your hotel in Porto.

Day 04

We start the day with an official guided tour of nearby Guimaraes, the first capital of Portugal. This historic city has lots to offer, including the elegant Bragança Palace. After some free time for lunch you continue to Braga, paying special attention to the Bom Jesus Church, from where you get excellent views. 

Day 05

Today you are going to Aveiro, to see Portuguese Venice. First you will do a guided walking tour of the old part of the city. You will visit the Carcavelos bridge, the Art Nouveau buildings and the Misericordia church. You'll then have free time to eat and then you will take the moliceiro boat route, passing through some of the most emblematic points of Aveiro, such as the Art Nouveau buildings on the banks of the canal, the Aveiro salt flats, the fishermen's quarter, the old Jerónimo ceramics factory. P. Campos and the Fish Market. In the afternoon you return to our hotel in Porto to enjoy your final evening.

Day 06

It is time ti bid farewell to Porto, as you transfer to Porto Airport to board your flight back to the UK. Your private coach will then return you to your pick up point.

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