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Best of Porto & The PRESIDENCIAL Train by the Wonders of Douro Valley

4 days
Start and end in Porto
5.0
3 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Portuguese
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Porto Arrival

    You'll arrive at Porto airport and get picked up for a private transfer to your hotel. After checking in, spend the afternoon and evening wandering through Porto's streets on your own schedule. There are lots of traditional restaurants around where you can grab dinner and get a feel for the local food scene.

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Porto city streets
    • Dine at traditional food restaurants
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  2. Day 2

    Douro Valley Presidential Train

    Following breakfast, head to São Bento station to board the PRESIDENCIAL train for a full-day journey through the Douro Valley. You'll enjoy gourmet meals prepared by Chef Chakall with wine pairings throughout the day, and there's a stop at Quinta de Vargelas for wine tasting. On the way back to Porto, you'll experience live music and local food on board as the day winds down.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet degustation menu by Chef Chakall with wine harmonization aboard the PRESIDENCIAL train), Dinner (Exclusive selection of the region's best wines with tasting of typical Douro specialties, traditional sweets, cheeses and sausages aboard the PRESIDENCIAL train on return journey)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day journey aboard PRESIDENCIAL train with gourmet degustation menu by Chef Chakall
    • Wine harmonization throughout the journey
    • Stop and guided visit to Quinta de Vargelas winery
    • Port Wine tasting at Quinta de Vargelas
    • Tasting of typical Douro specialties including traditional sweets, cheeses and sausages
    • Bar with live music aboard (return trip)
    Landmarks
    Quinta de Vargelas
    São Bento Station
    Douro Valley
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  3. Day 3

    Porto Guided Tour

    After breakfast, join a guided tour exploring Porto's historic city centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll walk through narrow streets and see landmarks including Lello Library, the Golden Church of St. Francis, and Palácio da Bolsa. The tour includes stops at local spots where you can sample regional specialties, plus a visit to a Port Wine Cellar. By afternoon you'll be back at your hotel with free time to relax or explore further.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Porto city centre
    • Walking tour through historic UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Stops at typical establishments to taste Porto's best delicacies
    • Visit to Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance to Lello Library
    • Entrance to Golden Church of St. Francis
    • Entrance to Palácio da Bolsa
    Landmarks
    Lello Library
    Golden Church of St. Francis
    Palácio da Bolsa
    D. Luís Bridge
    Porto Historic Centre
    Douro Riverfront
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  4. Day 4

    Porto Departure

    Have breakfast, then check out of your hotel and arrange a private transfer to Porto Airport for your flight home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Customer Reviews

  • Best of Porto & The PRESIDENCIAL Train by the Wonders of Douro Valley reviewer 1
    · September 11th, 2019
    One of the best weekends of our lives, truly...
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    Portugal Travel Center commented on this review
    Dear Peggy, Thank you for the great feedback, we're trully happy to read this as it represents the service we always aim at. Hope to have the pleasure to help you organizing a trip to Portugal soon. Kind regards, Pedro
    Trip date: September 2019
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    · April 29th, 2019
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    We spent three fantastic days. The guide was friendly, funny and an absolute fount of knowledge! He picked us up from our hotel in the morning and drove us to Porto, pointing out landmarks along the way and providing lots of background information to contextualize Porto in Portuguese history. The last day in Porto with the Presidential a Douro: What a great experience! I highly recommend it.
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    Portugal Travel Center commented on this review
    Merci Mme, it was our pleasure!
    Trip date: October 2018
  • Best of Porto & The PRESIDENCIAL Train by the Wonders of Douro Valley reviewer 3
    · April 10th, 2019
    I can recommend using Portugal Travel Center...
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    Portugal Travel Center commented on this review
    Thank you for the kind words, we look forward to organize your trip to Lisbon! :) Daniela
    Trip date: April 2019
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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2025

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