What to expect
Unique Experiences
Cruise along the Douro River
Historic Portuguese Charm
Porto Old Town UNESCO World Heritage Site
Incredible Monuments
Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle)
About this trip...
About the trip
Porto, dramatically perched at the mouth of the Rio Douro, has a wonderful and vibrant atmosphere. It is city filled with stunning vistas over the river, grandiose buildings and breathtaking monuments seemingly around every corner - a lasting legacy of a place steeped in a rich history but still bustling with modern Portuguese life. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What's included?
Airport transfers
Twin/Double room for sole use
Breakfast daily + Welcome Dinner
Welcome Drink
Port wine cellar tour and tasting-
Castelo do Queijo Walk
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Douro River cruise
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Entry tickets to: Stock Exchange Palace, St. Francisco Church & Porto Cathedral
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Guided tour of Porto
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
What's extra:
- International flights are not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals not included in the itinerary
- Activities not included in the itinerary
- Tourist City Tax - approx. EUR 2.00 per night payable to the hotel locally
Itinerary
- Arrive Porto
- Porto guided tour & river cruise
- Castelo do Queijo Walk
- Depart Porto
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrive Porto
- Dinner Included
Day Two: Porto guided tour & river cruise
- Breakfast Included
Day Three: Castelo do Queijo Walk
In the morning, we depart towards the coastline by Boavista as we travel to the Fort of S. Francisco Xavier. The Fort was built in the 17th Century to protect the coast from the pirates of North Africa. It is located on a wedge-shaped rocky hill, hence the name Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle). Our walk starts here and follows the restless Atlantic coastline all the way to the river Douro estuary. After lunch, we get back into town and continue the walk, including a visit to São Bento Station to view the beautifully tiled panels, the Carmo Church, Clérigos Church and tower (entrance optional), the frontage of Lello bookshop.
- Breakfast Included
Day Four: Depart Porto
After breakfast, we have some time to ourselves to further explore the city and shop for souvenirs before we transfer to airport for our flight.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodation
Hotel Vila Gale Porto Ribeira Four-star
Facilities include
Room includes
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
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