Picturesque Porto break with a river cruise
- City trip
- 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 nights
- Portugal
- total price from £ 438.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Discover the vibrant charms of Porto from a centrally-located hotel, including a scenic river cruise, breakfast, flights, transfers and more
Bustling, colourful and utterly beautiful, the city of Porto brims with fascinating historic gems, exquisite regional flavours, evocative culture and the immense River Douro, running through the midst of it all. Take a wander around the city's picturesque streets and alleyways where you can find majestic Gothic churches, pretty tiled murals and ornate buildings, before enjoying Porto from a different perspective with a river cruise. Naturally, no visit to Porto is complete without tasting its most famous wine - Port - and you'll have the option to sample this delectable dessert wine with a special tasting session.
Included
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Two, three, four, five, six or seven nights in Porto
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Breakfast included
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Porto Douro river cruise
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Optional entry to Porto Cruz Wineries Museum with Port tasting
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Optional hop-on hop-off vintage bus tour
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Optional Art & Food Experience in Porto downtown
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Private airport transfers
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Return flight from Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Liverpool, London Luton, Manchester to Porto
Picturesque Porto
Filled with a labyrinthine maze of cobblestone streets, faded pastel-hued buildings, stunning architecture and a melting pot of different cultures, the picture-perfect Porto is a city impossible not to fall in love with. Ditch the map, at least for a day, and let your feet lead you around its many charms - look out for the insta-worthy azulejos, intricate tiled murals that can be found everywhere, as well as vibrant contemporary street art in unexpected places, stopping off for refreshments in open-air cafes along the way. Being the home of the dessert wine, port, it’s no surprise that Porto has a thriving culinary scene - nibble on flaky, indulgent Portuguese tarts, or tuck into a hearty francesinha sandwich, packed with steak, sausage and cheese before being drenched in sauce and gravy, and of course, sample plenty of port at the many port houses along the riverside.
As one of Europe’s most important trading centres over the centuries, you’ll find the legacy of countless civilisations here, from a 600 year old Customs House to an ornate 15th-century Baroque church, and the crumbling remnants of medieval city walls. For some of the city’s most iconic sights, make a beeline for Baixa, where you can take in dramatic views from the top of the Clérigos Tower, or slow down with a serene stroll through the gardens at the Palácio de Crista. And if your feet start to get a little weary, hop onto one of the old trams still in service, where you can marvel at a scenic ride from the old city all the way down to the coast, or enjoy a picturesque cruise along the river. Be sure to try a detour into the riverside neighbourhood, Ribeira, where you can soak up the atmosphere in its medieval alleys, before grabbing a riverside table with a stunning view, to sip a glass of port as the sun sets over the terracotta rooftops.
Hotel
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Optional excursions
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Vintage city bus tour: See Porto from a unique vantage point on this vintage bus tour, which offers the ease and convenience of hop-on hop-off access for 24 hours - giving you the freedom and flexibility to explore the city as you like. Two different routes are covered on this tour: Historical Porto and Porto Castles. Both offer a chance to see the historic and modern sides to this city from the comfort of an open-top bus.
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Porto wine experience: Enjoy a visit to Espaco Porto Cruz, a modern venue that offers a unique Port wine experience, offered by one of the top Portuguese wine producers. You'll also get to savour a glass of the famed tipple.
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Art and Food in Porto downtown: Head to Porto's downtown, where you'll enjoy a deliciously-healthy private lunch and a glass of local Port wine, surrounded by mesmerising works from the Roots Art Gallery. Savour the symphony of flavours as you admire the colourful masterpieces on display, produced by the gallery's finest international talent.
Excluded
- Tourist tax (payable locally)
Additional Information
| Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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| Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
| Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
| Occupancy | Maximum 2 persons per room |
| Single Supplement | The single supplement is based on travel dates and duration of travel. You will see the final price in the booking process. |
| Children Discount | Unfortunately, a children's discount is not offered. |
| Accessibility | Unfortunately, this trip is not wheelchair accessible. |
| Pets | Pets are not permitted on this trip. |
| Travel documents | You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest |
| Wine Tasting | In the iconic Porto Cruz, the port wine culture of Portugal is celebrated by bringing together modernity and tradition. The building dates from the 18th century and is located on the banks of the Gaia River. Here you take part in a port wine tasting where you discover the different aromas, tastes and colours of Porto's best port. Guests are also welcome to enjoy a modern art exhibition, a wine trade, a restaurant and a beautiful roof terrace with a 360-degree view of Porto. |
| River Cruise | The Porto Douro River Cruise takes you on the famous Douro and offers breathtaking views of Porto from the water. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes. Departure: Cais-Vila Nova de Gaia. Departure times: 10:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 18:30. You will receive your River Cruise voucher and all information along with your travel documents. |
| Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |