Porto Exploration

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Porto

  Welcome to Porto, Portugal's second-largest city and the capital of the Northern region! On arrival, take a private vehicle to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

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• Day 2: Porto City Exploration with Wine Tasting

  The whole day will be dedicated to sightseeing in Porto, revealing its rich past and culture. Start at the charming Sao Bento railway station in the city center to enjoy the beautiful tile paintings on the inside walls and ceilings, showing the history and rural life of the country's various regions. Then, step into the Neo-classical Stock Exchange Palace (Palácio da Bolsa) to admire wonderful interior decorations, frescoes, and portraits. After that, walk around the riverside neighborhood of Ribeira for relaxing and photo opportunities.

  In the afternoon, take a guided tour of a local wine cellar to learn about its ancient traditions with a wine-tasting experience.

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• Day 3: Porto, Excursion to Barcelos, Braga, and Guimarães

  Set out for a day trip to three historic cities in northern Portugal: Barcelos, Braga, and Guimarães. In Barcelos, You will see the "Roaster", the national symbol of Portugal. Listen to the folk tale about it from your tour guide as you stroll around the city center. Continue the visit to the sacred Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte on a hill outside Braga, featuring a magnificent Baroque stairway up to 577 steps. A small funicular elevator is available here to transport you to the summit. End in Guimarães, where locate the Palace of the Dukes of Braganca.

  After the tour, go back to Porto for the night.

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• Day 4: Porto - Departure

  Time to say goodbye to Porto. At the appointed time, take a private transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.

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