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Spend 7 days in Portugal on an unforgettable trip to some of the country’s most beautiful cities like Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, and more.
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Travel Independently. Explore Portugal from Porto to the Douro
This 5-Day self-guided holiday in Porto and the Douro Valley, through the dramatic vine-filled landscape offers spectacular views of Pinhão. You can travel independently and enjoy a luxury service in the most famous wine region. Booking dates are flexible, a luxury service available most of the year. In case of an emergency in Portugal, you can contact us 24 hours per day.
Highlights
- Admire the views and wine in the Douro Valley.
- Enjoy the best trails in this Unesco World Heritage Classified region. Optional: Douro hiking tour. It is a self-guided hiking adventure in the best vineyard in this region.
- Learn more about the Port Wine when you visit the local wine cellars.
- Explore the city of Porto and visit Saint Bento train station, lovely decorated with beautiful tiles.
What does a self-guided tour mean?
A self-guided tour is where the traveler has a route, information, and some amenities arranged. In this case, it is included: private transfer exclusive for your group and 4-start hotels (Standard Room with Breakfast). We can book for you extra services, such as a wine tasting, a self-guided hike, or a private cruise tour in the Douro River.
Is this tour right for you?
This trip is recommended for 50-plus, couples, family vacations, youth, wine lovers, and small groups of friends.
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On request!
Minimum of 2 people to book.
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- Private Transfer from Oporto Airport to Hotel in Porto.
- Private Transfer from Hotel in Porto to Oporto Airport.
- Four nights in a twin or single Room – Standard Room with Breakfast.
- Private transfers during the tours (Driver: English-speaking).
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- 1 Night Lodging in a 5-Star Douro Hotel (Vintage House Hotel or similar).
- 3 Nights Lodging in a 4-Star Porto Hotel (Mercure Porto Centro Aliados or similar).
The booking will be confirmed with you as soon as we get the final confirmation of hotel availability.
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- Flight
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and meals not specified
- Guide throughout the tour (English-speaking)
- Entrances other than mentioned
- Tourist tax
- Telephone and personal expenses
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DAY 1
Oporto Airport (OPO)
Welcome to Porto! Arrive at any time. An arrival transfer is included from the airport to the hotel. There are no activities planned for this day. Check-in at the hotel from 2 pm.
Accommodation: 4 stars hotel. Overnight in Porto.DAY 2
Porto
Free time in Porto. The day is free to relax and explore the city on your own. Your hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Market Bolhao. The property is close to Lello Bookshop, Clerigos Tower, and São Bento Train Station.
Accommodation: 4 stars hotel. Overnight in Porto.
Meals: Breakfast.
Suggestion Book Online Extra Tour: Port Wine Tasting.DAY 3
Porto – Douro Valley
Private transfer from Porto to the Douro Valley. Meeting point at the hotel lobby – 09h00 am. Free time in the Douro. Enjoy a self-guided hike & wine tasting in the winery (tour extension).
Accommodation: 4 stars hotel. Overnight in the Douro Valley.
Meals: Breakfast.
Suggestion Book Online Extra Tour: Self-guided hike & wine tasting in the winery.DAY 4
Douro Valley – Porto
Enjoy the early morning in the Douro Valley. Private transfer from Pinhão to Porto. Meeting point at the hotel lobby – 11h00 am. If you’d like to reschedule the pick-up, please get in touch with us a few days before.
Accommodation: 4 stars hotel. Overnight in Porto.
Meals: Breakfast.
Suggestion Book Online Extra Tour: Douro Valley Private Boat Tour.DAY 5
Oporto Airport (OPO)
Transfer to the airport. Check-out at the hotel until 11 am. There are no activities planned for this day.
Accommodation: 4 stars hotel. Overnight in Porto.
Suggestion: Book Full-day in Coimbra & Aveiro (Post-tour extension).
FAQ
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- Room twin standard: it has two single beds. For an upgrade, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- Please note that while we operate successful trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes.
- Flights are not included. Travelers will fly into and out of Oporto Airport (OPO).
What to bring
- You should bring comfortable footwear (please don’t use slippers or high heel shoes), a camera, and a small bottle of water. When it’s hot out, we recommend an application of sunscreen on exposed parts of the body and a pair of sunglasses. During the cooler seasons, it’s important to wear and an extra layer of clothing. Don’t forget your footwear.
Food allergies
- We can accommodate dietary needs, such as food allergies.
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