Discover Northern Portugal & the Douro Valley
Explore the rich beauty, great cities and colourful traditions of Portugal's lush wine making region on this rewarding and relaxing tour.
Sanctuary of Santa Luzia mountaintop basilica, Viana do Castelo
Oporto
Oporto
Oporto and the Douro River
Rabelo boats on the Douro
Viana Do Castelo
Braga
Braga Cathedral and St Barbara's Garden
Bom Jesus Church, Braga
View from Bom Jesus Church
Braga cathedral by night
Guimarâes - the 'cradle of Portugal'
Sao Miguel Castle, Guimarâes
Statue of King Alfonso Enriques, the first king of Portugal at Sao Miguel Castle, Guimarâes
Enjoy an optional cruise along the Douro River Valley
The Douro River
Stunning riverside vineyards
Vineyard worker
Vila Real
Colourful Vila Real
Mateus Palace, Vila Real
Take a scenic train ride throught the stunning Douro valley, from Regua to Penafiel
View of the Douro Valley from the train
View of the Douro Valley from the train
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Oporto - Povoa de Varzim.
Fly to Oporto where you will be met by your representative or driver and transferred to your hotel in Povoa de Varzim for seven nights. (D)
DAY 2: Oporto.
A full day to experience delightful medieval Oporto. Sitting on the banks of the Douro River, Portugal's second largest city is best known for its production of port wines and offers a multitude of memorable sights. Why not stroll around the steep yet buzzing streets of the old town, admire the gold-laden Church of Sao Francisco or ride in one of the city's famously rickety trams? (B, D)
DAY 3: Viana do Castelo - Braga - Guimaraes.
Drive north, passing Ponte de Lima, to the picturesque port of Viana do Castelo, with its fine main square and mountaintop basilica. From there, travel to Braga, Portugal's religious centre, with its magnificent cathedral. Next, continue to Guimaraes, originally the country's capital and now home to a ruined castle and a splendid museum housed in a palace. (B, D)
DAY 4: Povoa de Varzim.
A day to relax and savour the stunning beauty of Portugal's Green Coast or perhaps join the optional two-hour river cruise along the Douro River (subject to minimum participation) to experience wonderful river and countryside views and enjoy lunch on board too. (B, D)
DAY 5: Amarante - Vila Real - Regua.
Start early this morning for your journey to Amarante, an enchanting town on the vineyard-lined Tamega River, before heading to Vila Real, with its fine Gothic cathedral and 16-arch Roman bridge. Later, continue through spectacular countryside to Regua before enjoying a scenic train ride back through the stunning Douro Valley to Penafiel; returning to Oporto by coach. (B, D)
DAY 6: Aveiro - Coimbra.
Another fascinating excursion, first to Aveiro, dubbed the 'Venice of Portugal' for its charming canals, along which glide its gaily-painted 'moliceiros' or fishing boats, before travelling to historic Coimbra for a sightseeing tour with a local guide, to enjoy the sights of one of Europe's oldest university towns. Briefly the Portuguese capital, it boasts flamboyantly decorated university buildings, as well as a beautiful cathedral and monastery. (B, D)
DAY 7: Povoa de Varzim.
More time to unwind on Portugal's Costa Verde or join the optional excursion across the border into Spain, to the medieval pilgrimage town of Santiago de Compostela, famed for its exquisite religious monuments. (B, D)
DAY 8: Povoa de Varzim - Oporto - UK.
Transfer to Oporto airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
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What's Included
- Flights UK - Oporto - UK
- Accommodation as per hotel details
- Meals as per hotel details
- Services of a tour director on tour and local representative at other times
- Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
- All local and airport taxes/service charges
Included highlights
- Braga Visit
- Guimaraes Visit
- Oporto Visit
- Vila Real Visit
- Regua Visit
- Train ride Regua to Penafiel
- Aveiro Visit
- Coimbra Sightseeing
Departures from
- Aberdeen
- Birmingham
- London Gatwick
- Manchester
Departures between
05 May 2012 to 06 Oct 2012
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS: All prices shown include ALL compulsory charges (Fuel Supplement, Air Passenger Duty & Flight Supplement where applicable). Book with confidence: We are members of ABTA and all our air-inclusive holidays are financially protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme
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