On this day trip you venture to Portugal´s second largest city. Discover its beautiful monuments and historic buildings. Porto city offers a harmonious synthesis of ancient and timeless attractions, hidden places and historical points.
During this tour you will drive to the south along the coast to Porto. On your way there you will pass the the fishermen s villages Póvoa de Varzim and the Vila do Conde.
You will get to know Porto´s historical center and you will also visit the city on the opposite bank of the river, Vila Nova de Gaia. Here, where the famous Port wine is elaborated and matured, you can taste a port wine and enjoy the spectacular view on the city. Feel the Douro river and the magnificent views on the riverbanks on a ´Rabelo´ boat cruise under the six bridges of Porto!
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Apartment Sandy MarRua Pero Galego 203, , Viana do Castelo, Portugal, PT, 4935-056
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Itinerary
Praia Redonda (Pass By)
You will follow your way driving along the beaches of Póvoa de Varzim and see the tiny fishermen´s cottages along the way.
Cego do Maio (Pass By)
Emblematic square in honor of a fellow countryman due to his great achievements.
Located on the Póvoa do Varzim waterfront in front of the prestigious Casino.
Muro de Azulejos
This typical blue tiles tell the stories of the fishermen fishing at the atlantic ocean. Nowadays the harbour of Póvoa de Varzim is still one of the most important fishers harbours in the north of Portugal.
5 minutes
N/A (Pass By)
The Fishing Port is located in the coastal area that served as the starting point for fishing activity, marking the cultural essence of Póvoa de Varzim.
Fortaleza da Povoa de Varzim (Pass By)
The majestic fortress originally had the function of defending the coastal area.
During the trip, you will observe its charm and beauty.
N/A (Pass By)
This church has a lighthouse at the front. In the old days this lighthouse guided the fisher boats.
N/A (Pass By)
One of the biggest traditional fishermen´s community in the north of Portugal. With small houses facing the beautiful beach and the ocean.
N/A (Pass By)
At this place the traditional salted and dried codfish was produced. The field with the ancient equipment is still there!
Nau Quinhentista
A replica of an old Nau (=ship) as used in the Portuguese discovery-times.
10 minutes
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A small chapel at the top of a hill with a shape of a mosque. We will enjoy the view for the Ave river and appreciate the magnificent blue tiles inside of the chapel.
10 minutes
Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde (Pass By)
An old roman church in the middle of the city center.
Santa Clara Aqueduct (Pass By)
Founded at the beginning of the 14th century to provide water to the monastery.
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Here we will enjoy the view on the village and the Ave River.
5 minutes
Port of Leixoes (Pass By)
The Port of Leixões is one of the most important port infrastructure in the Country.
N/A
Foz do Douro where the Douro river meets the Atlantic ocean. A beautiful place with a spectacular view on the river and the ocean.
10 minutes
Igreja do Carmo (Pass By)
The Carmo and Carmelitas churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by one of the world’s narrowest house. This baroque church has a famous tiled side facade.
A Casa Escondida (Pass By)
Arriving to the Historical center of Porto, the first stop is in ´The hidden house´, it is situated between two churches. This house was built to make all contact between the nuns and the monks impossible.
Igreja dos Carmelitas
The Carmo and Carmelitas churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by one of the world’s narrowest house.
10 minutes
Livraria Lello (Pass By)
We will walk along the streets, passing ´Livraria Lello´, one of the oldest bookshops in Portugal and recognized as “one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world” by the magazine ´The Guardian´, and the travel guide Lonely Planet.
Torre dos Clerigos (Pass By)
This is a Baroque church is the highest Point in Porto, that can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols.
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The main square of the city with its impressive characteristic builings. Here we have a great view at the city hall and the statue of ´D. Pedro IV´.
5 minutes
Sao Bento Railway Station
´São Bento´ train station. A 20th-century building known for the massive symmetrical facade and the tile-adorned vestibule with approximately 20,000 ´azulejos´ tiles.
10 minutes
Catedral do Porto (Pass By)
The Sé, is an historic landmark in the old centre, where the city was born. The neighborhood ´Morro da Sé´ is the oldest district in Porto. The ´Sé Cathedral´ is one of the city's oldest monuments.
Luis I Bridge (Pass By)
We will cross the Douro river by the upper deck of ´Dom Luís I´ Bridge to ´Vila nova de Gaia´.The double-deck metal arch bridge from the 19th-century is one of the city´s most characteristic symbols. From here you will have amazing views to Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
Vila Nova de Gaia
We will arrive in Vila Nova de Gaia at lunchtime.
You will have free time to lunch and enjoy the boulevard on the riverside with the beautiful view on the city of Porto.
1 hour
Cais De Gaia
After lunch you will embark on a typical flat-bottom-boat the ´barco Rabelo´ for a trip on the river Douro.
55 minutes
Espaco Porto Cruz
Your tour ends in the best way, with a Port wine tasting and a spectacular view on the city of Porto.
30 minutes
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Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 12 years
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
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