Porto | Essential Travel Pack

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With three World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO, there is no shortage of reasons to visit the Douro Valley, one of the most stunning landscapes in all of Portugal. In the historic center of the city of Porto, you will find remarkable buildings lining the riverbanks. Many of these buildings are directly linked to the production of wine and bear witness to the urban development that this production has fueled over the years. On the opposite bank of the river, you will find the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, a hive of commercial activity and home to the famous Port wine cellars.

Highlights:

• Casal De Loivos Viewpoint
• Abelheira Viewpoint
• São Salvador do Mundo Viewpoint.

For the afternoon, we suggest a visit to a winery: Quinta da Pacheca, Quinta da Roêda, Quinta das Carvalhas, Quinta de La Rosa, Quinta do Crasto, Quinta do Panascal, Quinta do Seixo, Quinta do Valado.

Or book here your Douro Valley guided tour.

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• Visit Braga

Can't Miss in Braga:

• Sé Cathedral, Museum of Sacred Art, Former Archbishop's Palace
• Bom Jesus do Monte (an absolutely must-visit)
• Arcos de Valdevez
• Peneda Gerês National Park: Gerês, also known as Peneda-Gerês National Park, is the oldest and largest National Park in Portugal. In this park, you can explore the lush vegetation that Portugal has to offer, with its endemic species like the Gerês lily, which illuminates the vegetation with its unique and eye-catching blue-violet hues. Explore the rivers and streams of this Edenic park that run through the Peneda, Soajo, Amarela, and Gerês mountain ranges. You can also look forward to being dazzled also by its breathtaking scenic landscapes.

Book here your Braga Guided Tour! 

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• Visit Guimarães

Guimarães is known as the "Cradle City" of Portugal, since it was here that the first King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, was born. Associated with the formation of Portugal, the historic center of Guimarães was classified as an official World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city is remarkably well-preserved, and its rich heritage and history is demonstrated by the graceful iron balconies, granite balconies and porches, manor houses, arches connecting narrow streets, floor slabs smoothed by time, towers and cloisters that abound everywhere the eye can see. In this city, for a moment, it seems as if you stepped back in time to a medieval setting, where nobility built jaw-dropping villas, like the Casa Mota Prego, the Palácio de Vila Flor, do Toural and many others--all of which give Guimarães a unique and awe-inspiring atmosphere.

Can't Miss:

• Palace of the Dukes of Bragança
• Guimarães Old Town
• Guimarães Castle
• Citânia dos Briteiros

Book here your  Braga and Guimarães Guided Tour!

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore Aveiro, the Venice of Portugal

Situated between the sea and the ria (estuary) and crisscrossed by a network of channels, it is no wonder that Aveiro is often referred to as "The Venice of Portugal". Visitors can cruise the water-filled landscape of Aveiro aboard moliceiros (these slim, colorful boats used to be used by locals to collect algae and seaweed), or hop on a "BUGA" bicycle to cruise the flat streets of the city.  Marvel at the beautiful Art Nouveau architecture that marks the city along the main channel. Visit Aveiro's many museums dedicated to its history, art, and architecture.

Book here your Aveiro Guided Tour or combine Aveiro with Coimbra! 

Suggestion for the day:

• Visit Santiago de Compostela in Spain

Without a doubt, Santiago de Compostela is one of the most iconic and impressive cities of faith. This full-day experience was carefully curated for those who would like to discover this magnificent city – from its majestic Cathedral, where you can attend the famous Pilgrims’ Mass, to the stunning historic center, and so much more. And for those who wish to combine the charm of this Spanish city with the tradition of a Portuguese one: there´s also Viana do Castelo.

Can't Miss:

• Santiago de Compostela City Center – UNESCO World Heritage
• Valença do Minho city center
• Fortress of Valença

Book here your Santiago de Compostela Guided Tour with Lunch Included!