Taste of Porto
Portugal Porto
Located in Northern Portugal, the city of Porto is the country’s second largest city behind the capital of Lisbon, and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is rich in culture and history. This charismatic and beautiful city has laid back charm, with unique tile buildings and quaint cobblestone streets. Being the home of Port wine as well as offering up a rich variety of tantalizing traditional dishes, it is no wonder that Porto is one of the world’s top 100 most visited cities! Porto is situated on the mouth of the Douro river, and since Roman times has been the main access route to the Atlantic Ocean, the gateway to the New World. This vibrant city is a kaleidoscope of colors, with a magnetic atmosphere that draws you, discovering hidden and cozy restaurants, busy medieval streets and an endless buzzing energy.
The city is framed by the Dom Luis I bridge that extends across the Douro River to Vilanova de Gaia, which is home to several historic Port Wine cellars. Heading into the countryside outside of Porto there are numerous places to visit, as it is full of wonderful towns, such as Braga, Guimarães and Aveiro, also known as the “Venice of Portugal” with canals crossing the city. Nearby Douro Valley, offers incredible landscapes as you cross the Douro river and travel through infinite terraced vineyards and charming villages. This renowned wine region, in addition to producing Port wine, has excellent red and white wine.
- 5 night stay in a beautiful 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom apartment in Porto city center
- Porto River cruise (approx. duration 1 hr)
- Walking tour of Vilanova de Gaia, the part of the city renowned for its port cellars. Visit of 3 cellars with Port wine tasting included. Shared group tour.
- Final Cleaning and Utilities
- Concierge service to add extra activities during the stay
Accommodation
Your accommodation for 5 nights will be in an elegant one-bedroom and one-bathroom apartment, located right in the heart of the city. This charming apartment offers a unique blend of modern design with cozy sophistication, and every detail has been carefully fine-tuned in order to provide comfort and convenience. The spectacular central location keeps you within easy reach of the various sites that Porto has to offer!
While you are here
During your stay, you will set sail on a traditional Rabelo Boat, cruising along the river banks of Porto and Vilanova de Gaia as you discover the beauty of the city from a different perspective and take in the views of the famous 6 Bridges of Porto! This shared group boat tour is approximately one hour in duration. On another day, an expert guide will walk you through Vilanova de Gaia, the part of the city known for its Port wine cellars. You will visit three different cellars and of course enjoy tasting wine along the way!