Porto and The Douro Valley (Self Drive)
❮Porto and The Douro Valley (Self Drive)
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This 6 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 3 nights in Porto
- Rental Car for 4 days
- Hotel for 3 nights in The Duoro Valley
Driving Time
Porto- Duoro Valley: 1 hr. 20 - 40 mins. approx.
Duoro Valley - Porto Airport: 1 hr. 20 - 40 mins. approx.
Discover what makes the north of Portugal so wonderful, visiting; Porto is known for its wines (and for being the former seat of Portuguese royalty, its medieval history, and cosmopolitan lifestyle) and the surrounding Duoro Valley countryside is absolutely charming (as well as being home to its own specialty wine production). Travel with a Rental Car in order to explore the best of the countryside. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Porto
Day 1Arrive to Porto
Overnight in PortoDay 2Overnight in PortoDay 3Overnight in PortoDay 4Departing from Porto
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Douro Valley
Day 4Arrive to Douro Valley
Overnight in Douro ValleyDay 5Overnight in Douro ValleyDay 6Overnight in Douro ValleyDay 7Departing from Douro Valley
Portugal
Thousands of years of history are on full display in vibrant Portugal, fast becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in western Europe. Each region of Portugal offers something unique to the traveler, like unparalleled beaches and resorts in the Algarve; rolling plains that lead to mountains in the Alentejo; delicious food and drink in the Minho and the Douro River Valley; and of course the country`s bustling capital, Lisbon, which boasts the best of everything that Portugal has to offer, from restaurants to historical landmarks.
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Porto
Porto (also known as Oporto) is the second city of Portugal, and a hub for the northern part of the country in terms of arts, entertainment, culture and shopping. Previously conquered by the Celts, Romans and Moors, Porto has been a jewel in the Portuguese royal crown for nearly a millennium. The city offers art treasures, medieval cathedrals, museums, shopping, and delicious food and drink, all while tourists enjoy breathtaking views of the River Douro, which empties into the Atlantic just three miles from the city center. Don't miss the center, in particular the Ribeira neighborhood, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Porto Cathedral (Sé), Clerigos Church and Tower, Palacio da Bolsa, the gardens at the Palacio de Cristal, Ponte Dom Luis I, the port wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, the Funicular dos Guindais, Praça da Liberdade, Avenida dos Aliados, and so much more! -
Douro Valley
In the Douro region, you can have unforgettable experiences related to the observation of a unique natural landscape, to the wine production, the local cuisine and the water sports. The Valley is best-known for its fortified wines. The Douro wine plantations, called `quintas`, and their sprawling terraced vineyards were entered into the UNESCO World Heritage `Cultural Landscapes` register in 2001.
Visit Wine Estates and Vineyards, picturesque towns like Peso da Régua, Pinhao, and Lamego, Douro Museum , Miradouros, and more!
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Visit Porto Cathedral (Sé), Clerigos Church and Tower, Palacio da Bolsa, the gardens at the Palacio de Cristal, Ponte Dom Luis I, the port wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, the Funicular dos Guindais, Praça da Liberdade, Avenida dos Aliados, and so much more!
Visit Wine Estates and Vineyards, picturesque towns like Peso da Régua, Pinhao, and Lamego, Douro Museum , Miradouros, and more!