Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
You'll land at Porto Airport and head to your accommodation in the Ribeira district, Porto's historic riverside neighborhood that's a UNESCO World Heritage site. The transfer gets you settled for your first night in this city built into the hillside overlooking the Douro River.
- Start point
- Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO), Pedras Rubras, Vila Nova da Telha, Porto 4470-824, Portugal (Porto Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Porto Riberia House, Carris, Porto AS1829 or similar)
- Day 2
Porto
With a private guide, you'll walk through Porto's historic center and get a real sense of how different each neighborhood feels. The UNESCO site has some remarkable old architecture and structures along the river, and your guide will point out details you'd likely miss on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Porto Riberia House, Carris, Porto AS1829 or similar)
Included Activities
- 4-hour private guided visit of Porto
Landmarks/POIs Douro River 
- Day 3
Guimarães
You're heading out with a small group to the Minho region, which is where you'll find Braga with its historic cathedral. Then it's on to Guimarães, considered the birthplace of Portugal. After exploring both towns, you'll return to Porto in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Porto Riberia House, Carris, Porto AS1829 or similar)
Included Activities
- Small Group Full Day Braga and Guimarães excursion
- Visit to Portugal's oldest cathedral in Braga
- Exploration of medieval architecture in Guimarães
- Visit to Guimarães Castle, birthplace of Portugal's first king D. Afonso Henriques
Landmarks/POIs Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga) Guimarães Castle 
- Day 4
Porto to Douro Valley
This morning you have time to wander around Porto at your own pace before transferring inland. The drive takes you through rolling hills covered with terraced vineyards as you head toward the Douro Valley. By evening you'll have a traditional Portuguese dinner waiting for you there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Portuguese dinner featuring local specialties)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Quinta de Casaldronho or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic Transfer from Porto to Douro Valley
- Portuguese Style Dinner in Douro Valley
Landmarks/POIs Douro Valley - Day 5
Douro Valley
Your private guide takes you through the Douro Valley, including a visit to Lamego's baroque Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. You'll walk the medieval streets there and then head to a quinta estate to learn about port wine production. Lunch and wine tastings happen at the quinta, so you get a real feel for how the wine gets made.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Regional cuisine paired with local wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Quinta de Casaldronho or similar)
Included Activities
- Full day private guided visit of Douro Valley
- Visit to Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios in Lamego with panoramic views
- Exploration of Lamego's medieval streets
- Wine estate visit with exclusive port wine tasting and regional varieties
- Regional cuisine lunch paired with local wines
Landmarks/POIs Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Pinhão 
- Day 6
Douro Valley to Aveiro to Porto
The journey back to Porto includes a stop in Aveiro, where you'll see the colorful traditional boats and check out the Art Nouveau buildings and hand-painted tiles throughout town. You'll also visit the Aveiro Museum and walk through Costa Nova with its striped fishermen's houses before continuing to Porto.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Free time for lunch in Aveiro)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Porto Riberia House, Carris, Porto AS1829 or similar)
Included Activities
- Private Guided visit of Aveiro
- Exploration of Art Nouveau architecture in Aveiro
- Visit to Aveiro Museum housed in a former convent
- Exploration of Costa Nova quarter with striped fishermen's houses
- Tasting of Aveiro's famous ovos moles pastries
Optional Activities
- Moliceiro boat ride through Aveiro's canal network
Landmarks/POIs Aveiro Aveiro Museum Costa Nova - Day 7
Porto
Time to wrap up your trip and head to Porto Airport or the train station for your onward travel, ending your time in Portugal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
