Porto is a coastal city with so much to offer the short break traveller. Visit the Ribeira district with its cobbled streets steeped in history. Take a boat trip along the Douro River or call into the many Port wine lodges in the Gaia district.
Did you know that Porto is the home of port wine? Take some home after you have had some great tastings in this beautiful region. At night the area comes alive with a great choice of bars and restaurants and you will not be able to resist a stroll down the Galeria de Paris. Lastly, don’t forget to try a Francesinha sandwich which is a local speciality.
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Make the most of your time in Porto
Porto City Tour
From £43 per person
On this Half-Day Tour, we will explore the marvellous city of Porto; awarded city of Port Wine and Douro River is increasingly considered one of the most attractive European destinations. It is an open-air museum, with colourful houses, narrow streets and gorgeous sites classified World Heritage by UNESCO.
Enjoy a panoramic view through the most important sites and monuments of Porto. From the riverside area to City Hall, Bolhão Market and Lello Bookshop, Santa Catarina Street, Clerigos Tower, São Bento Railway Station, Cathedral, Casa da Música Concert Hall, Serra do Pilar viewpoint and much more. This tour also includes a visit to one of the most famous Porto Wine Cellars with a pleasant Port Wine tasting.
Porto By Night
From £85 per person
Porto is well known for Port Wine and for its amazing architecture, that’s why Aliados Avenue is the perfect place to start. Discover Ribeira, one of the oldest neighbourhoods of the city, where you can observe the traditional houses. You can also enjoy the city lights reflected on Douro River, and find the typical Rabelo boats anchored. Then, we will cross the Luiz I Bridge, and climb up to Serra do Pilar, where you will be dazzled with the fabulous view of the city.
To continue this marvellous tour, we will take you to a typical Portuguese restaurant and offer you the opportunity to try a traditional meal (you can choose if you prefer a meat, fish or vegetarian course; dessert, wine, coffee/tea are included with no extra charge). While you enjoy your meal, a Fado Show will be the soundtrack of this beautiful gastronomic experience.
Duoro River Cruise
From £78 per person
The most enthusiastic way to explore the Douro Valley is by boat. Indeed, during the past year, thousands and thousands of tourists navigated through this wine region. It is one of the most acclaimed regions in the world, increasingly awarded by its natural landscapes, its Tradition, its Port Wine and its river. Take this chance and welcome aboard!
We suggest this most attractive cruise through the Douro River. From Porto city, join a marvellous trip by boat to Peso da Régua, the heart of Douro Region. This journey also includes breakfast and lunch on board and our guide will tell you the History and curiosities about this region. On weekends, your trip also includes a visit to a famous Winery with wine tasting. The return to Porto will be made by train.
Duoro Valley Tour
From £108 per person
We will explore the Douro Region, one of the most characteristics regions of Portugal. Douro Valley and its Douro River have been turning heads all over the world. Awarded by its Tradition, its Port Wine and its crystal-clear river, Douro is now one of the most attractive destinations in the world.
Amarante is our first stop. This city became historical after St. Gonçalo´s has settled himself here, after his pilgrimage through Rome and Jerusalem, making this city an important religious stop in Portugal. Here, you can visit the convent and church, but also its beautiful bridge and Historic Centre. We continue our trip to Galafura, a small village near Régua. On our way, we will stop at São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint, one of the most beautiful and famous viewpoints in the Douro Valley. From the top of its 640 meters high, you can have a privileged view over the Douro River and the surrounding landscape.
With a delicious lunch that allows us to enjoy the fantastic gastronomy, we continue towards Pinhão. This village is known for its breath-taking scenery; it hosts some of the most important wineries. Here we will enjoy a panoramic cruise between Pinhão and Romaneira (1 hour) to relax and admire the fantastic Douro landscapes. Then we will stroll through its picturesque streets and city hall and visit one of the most famous Wineries – named “Quinta” – with a sweet Wine Tasting. On a guided tour, we will discover the whole process, from cultivation to grapes to wine production, discovering the magic behind this tasty wine! Return to Porto.
Braga & Guimarães Tour
From £103 per person
We will travel through the Minho Region, famous for having some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Portugal and charming cities with History, traditions and artistic heritage.
Our tour starts in the ancestral city of Braga, considered “the Religious Capital of Portugal”. Here we will discover the precious monumental heritage of the historic centre and admire the magnificence of the Cathedral and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, one of the most important shrines in the Iberian Peninsula. Our Tour proceeds to Guimarães, considered the “cradle city” of Portugal. It’s a medieval city, where you can visit the impressive Castle, admire the celebrated phrase “Portugal was born here” and explore the wonderful and preserved historic centre, listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Return to Porto.
Viana Do Castelo & Ponte De Lima Tour
From £103 per person
We will travel to the northernmost province of Portugal. This amazing area is also called “Alto Minho” and borders with Galicia, Spain. It is characterized by its impressive historic sites, stunning views baths by the Atlantic Ocean and unspoiled nature, plenty of vineyards that produce the famous “Vinho Verde” wines (green wines).
Our tour will start in Barcelos, a beautiful town famous for the cockerel legend, a great Portuguese symbol. Here we will visit its pleasant historic centre where you will find the picturesque handicraft. Then our trip will proceed to the gorgeous city of Viana do Castelo. This North Atlantic City is blessed with both an appealing medieval centre and awesome beaches. We will stroll through its medieval streets and discover its imposing city hall. Then we will reach the top of Santa Luzia hill, inspired by Sacré-Coeur in Paris, to admire the incredible view over the city, the river Lima estuary and the sea. And our tour will end with a visit to Ponte de Lima, considered the oldest village of Portugal and once a favoured stop for pilgrims, where we will visit its beautiful historic centre. Return to Porto.
Aviero & Coimbra Tour
From £103 per person
We will travel through the centre of Portugal, characterized by its diversity. Starting a mountainous interior, going to historical towns and flowing on its beaches. We start this trip in Aveiro, considered the small “Venice of Portugal”, where we will discover the Old Town and the beautiful canals that cross the entire city with their traditional boats called “moliceiros”.
After this visit, we will admire the crystal-clear beaches and the colourful and picturesque houses of Costa Nova, through a panoramic Tour close to the Atlantic Ocean. In the afternoon, we will visit Coimbra, the old Capital of Portugal, also known for being the “city of students”. In fact, here you can feel the melodic Fado singed by male students crossing all the streets. We will admire the renowned University – the oldest in Portugal and listed as UNESCO site – the impressive Cathedral and the charming historic centre. Return to Porto.
Fátima & Coimbra Tour
Fátima & Coimbra Tour
Santiago De Compostela Tour
From £126 per person
We will cross the border to Spain. Santiago de Compostela is our destination, a city famous for its majestic Cathedral, where the grave of Saint James (the “Greater”), one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, can be found. This city is a mandatory place, for religious or sceptical travellers. It is classified as World Heritage by UNESCO and it is one of the oldest pilgrimage sites in the entire world, through the also famous “Caminos de Santiago” (Camino de Santiago). Here we will have free time to walk through the medieval and beautiful streets of the historic centre, to visit the inside of the Cathedral and to taste the delicious delicacies of the Spanish Cuisine.
And after this impressive visit, we will return to Portugal and we will visit the town of Valença do Minho, a historical town in the north of Portugal, surrounded by its biggest tourist attraction: “Fortaleza” (the fortress), with two towers and a double wall, built in the 17th century to protect the city from the Spanish attacks. The stunning military-style building was designed by Vauban and still houses one of the most prestigious Pousadas de Portugal. Here you will have some free time to explore the incredible Fortress, as well as the various monuments that embellish the town of Valença, a city of great importance during the Middle Ages, due to its location on the top of the hill, with a privileged view over the border with Spain. Return to Porto.