Porto tumbles down to the Douro in a jumble of tiled facades and terracotta roofs, its riverbank lined with port-wine lodges and its valley threaded with vineyards. Soulful and great value.
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Porto with something low-key nearby. The Douro Valley day trip is the highlight — book one with a river cruise.
Day 2 · Port tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: livraria lello bookshop.
Day 3 · Ribeira riverfront
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: douro valley wine day trip.
Day 4 · São Bento station azulejos
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: sunset on the dom luís i bridge.
Day 5 · Port tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: livraria lello bookshop.
Day 6 · Ribeira riverfront
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: douro valley wine day trip.
Day 7 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — são bento station azulejos if you have time — then head to the airport.
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