Porto, Douro & Dão – Wines of Portugal Tour

Porto & the Douro Valley plus Viseu - PO13

Northern Portugal Fly-drive
7 Nights From £1,050
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Tour Highlights
  • Old Town and Ribeira of Porto

  • Wine lodges on the banks of the Douro

  • Vineyards and villages in the stunning Alto Douro

  • Viseu – granite built with delightful gardens

  • Grão Vasco Museum and Sé Cathedral of Viseu

  • Wonderful wine from start to finish

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Overview

A short tour taking in the main wine highlights of northern and central Portugal.

Tour Highlights
  • Old Town and Ribeira of Porto

  • Wine lodges on the banks of the Douro

  • Vineyards and villages in the stunning Alto Douro

  • Viseu – granite built with delightful gardens

  • Grão Vasco Museum and Sé Cathedral of Viseu

  • Wonderful wine from start to finish

Visit the wine lodges of Porto and explore the history of the Port wine trade with its strong British links before travelling in to the Alto Douro, with its stunning scenery and picture-postcard villages, where the wines are produced.

Head south to finish in Viseu, the granite-built capital of the Dão wine region. Though lesser known, Viseu occupies an important place in Portuguese history, offering plenty to see and do.

The full route takes a week but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.

Holiday Code: PO13


Itinerary

Day 1 & 2– Porto

  • Ribeira, Porto’s fascinating historic centre, a World Heritage site

  • Cross the impressive Dom Luis I iron bridge to the Port Wine Lodges

  • Art for all from finest museums to simple galleries

  • Walk the lanes, sail the river, live and breathe Porto

  • Ferry to Afurada and the golden beach of Estrela

Day 1 & 2 – Porto

Day 3 to 5– Douro Valley

  • Fabulous Douro scenery – take an unforgettable boat trip

  • World Heritage Douro vineyards, the World’s oldest!

  • Romantic Amarante on the River Tamega

  • Lamego – famous stairs of Nossa Senhora dos Remedios

  • Superb gastronomy in the atmospheric “adegas” taverns

Day 3 to 5 – Douro Valley

Day 6 & 7– Viseu & the Dão wine region

  • Delightful Viseu, historic centre of the Dão wine region

  • Grão Vasco Museum, Portuguese Renaissance at its best

  • Viseu’s imposing granite-built Sé cathedral

  • Dão wine route, historic vineyards, velvety reds

  • Hike the Sierra de Caramulo and visit the Caramulo car museum

Day 6 & 7 – Viseu & the Dão wine region

& why not?

  • Explore the Minho Region and try its excellent Vinho Verde

  • Coastal Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice, is well worth it - not too far!

  • Add a stop in the Serra da Estrela - Portugal´s highest mountain range

  • Take the opportunity and visit Coimbra with its monumental University

  • Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!

& why not?


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What's Included

  • Accommodation in our listed hotels – 2 sharing 1 standard double ensuite, B&B (unless specified)

  • Economy 4-door car hire (talk to us about upgrades)

  • Regional guide book to Portugal

  • Personal Travel App including highlights, weather forecast and restaurant suggestions for all areas en-route

  • Instructions to find all accommodation

What's Excluded

  • Flights – but we are able to advise

  • One-way car hire charges, where applicable (see your quote email)

  • The following car hire extras – these can be added at pick-up point

    • extra driver, child seats, GPS

  • Garage parking where applicable (mostly city stops) – please ask us about parking charges

  • Local tourist taxes (where applicable)


Travel Details

Getting There

A circular itinerary, this route is best enjoyed flying into Porto airport, which offers several direct connections with the UK.

Alternatively, you could fly into Lisbon (3-hour drive).

See your flight options in the table below:

PLEASE NOTE Flights are not included and some flights are seasonal.


Flight Options

Choose your preferred UK airport and then select from possible destinations to see airline providers.

Getting Around

For passengers travelling by air we will include a hire car as part of the package. Normally we include a 4 door economy class car but please let us know if you would like something different.

For those coming on the ferry you will use your own vehicle but in either case we will provide full instructions to arrive at each hotel, complete with GPS, as well as a map of the area.


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