Porto & Douro Valley - 5 Days

On arrival at Porto Airport, you will be met for a private transfer to your hotel for check in.

The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace. You may wish to wander through the centre, where you will find a variety of inviting shops and restaurants.

This morning, we meet our guide in the hotel lobby for a half-day sightseeing tour of Porto. In the historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will enjoy a guided walk through its atmospheric streets while learning about the city’s rich history and culture. Along the way, we will see landmarks such as the renowned Lello Bookshop, said to have inspired the Harry Potter series, the Church of St Francis, celebrated for its gilded interiors, and the Palacio da Bolsa, admired for its grand granite architecture and intricate Neo-Arabic detail.

Continue towards the picturesque Douro riverfront, where we can take in views of the Dom Luis I Bridge and the famous Port wine cellars that have made the city world-renowned. During our walk, we will stop at a few traditional spots to sample some of Porto’s best local delicacies.

Our experience concludes with a visit to one of the Port wine cellars, where we will enjoy a tasting. We will then be transferred back to our accommodation, where you will have the remainder of the day at leisure.

Porto - Pinhao - Douro Valley. Today, we will travel to Pinhao along the scenic Estrada Nacional 222, a beautiful route that follows much of the Douro River through Portugal’s wine region.

On arrival in Pinhao, our guide will show us around the village and point out the best places to enjoy the views of the Douro Valley. We will then sit down to a traditional lunch at one of the area’s renowned wineries.

After lunch, we will explore the vineyards and take part in a wine tasting to sample some of the valley’s finest wines.

In the afternoon, we will take a relaxing one-hour cruise along the Douro River, where you can soak up the spectacular scenery. At the end of the day, we will transfer back to our accommodation.

After breakfast, you will have free time to relax or spend as you wish. You may like to take a gentle stroll through the nearby village, visit a local cafe for a coffee, or simply unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

At lunchtime, we will enjoy one of the best experiences in the Douro Valley, a picnic among the vineyards, followed by a wine tasting at one of the region’s renowned wineries. If the weather does not allow for the picnic, lunch will instead be served at a traditional local restaurant.

At the end of the day, your transfer will take you back to your hotel.

Douro Valley - Porto. After our final Breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the Porto Airport for your onward journey. Safe Travels.