Northern Portugal Route: Between Rivers and Ocean
Price per person from 833 €

Oporto y Norte De Portugal

From
833 €
Price per person
From
833 €
price per person

Description

A journey through the north of Portugal, where history, culture and natural beauty will envelop us in each destination. From the vibrant Porto, with its tiled architecture and its unmistakable reflection in the Douro, to the serene Aveiro, where the canals and moliceiro boats will transport us to another era. We will continue to the majestic Viana do Castelo, with its imposing sanctuary and its Atlantic air, to end in Braga, the city of churches and the Baroque legacy.

Each day we will immerse ourselves in cobblestone streets, spectacular viewpoints and squares full of history, while discovering the warmth of the Portuguese soul. We will stay in spaces full of character and tradition, where hospitality and local gastronomy will make each night a unique experience.

Visiting

Day 1 - Porto, the city of tiles and the Douro
Day 1 - Porto, the city of tiles and the Douro

Upon our arrival in Porto, we will be greeted by our representative, who will be our driver and guide throughout the trip. We will go to our accommodation to check-in and rest after the journey.

In the evening, we will enjoy a traditional dinner at the hotel, in an atmosphere that combines history with Portuguese essence. From our stay, we will contemplate the reflection of Porto in the Douro, a spectacle of lights and contrasts..

Day 2 - Porto, between the Ribeira and the great discoveries
Day 2 - Porto, between the Ribeira and the great discoveries

We will have breakfast at the hotel with views of the rooftops of the city and the Bridge of Don Luis I. We will start the day by exploring the Ribeira District, where the colorful houses and narrow streets will tell us about centuries of history. (2h)

We will visit the São Bento Station, famous for its tile panels, and walk to the Church of São Francisco, with its impressive Gothic architecture. (1h 30min)

We will have lunch in a restaurant next to the Douro River, where we can taste a delicious grilled cod or the traditional francesinha (direct payment). (1h 30min)

In the afternoon, we will tour the iconic Clérigos Tower, before enjoying the unique atmosphere of the Lello Bookstore and the Vitória Viewpoint, from where we will contemplate Porto in all its splendor. (2h)

In the evening, we will travel to Aveiro (1h drive). We will arrive at our accommodation, where a dinner with Atlantic flavors awaits us. The night in Aveiro will envelop us with its seafaring air and tranquility.

Day 3 - Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice
Day 3 - Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice

We will have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the traditional ovos moles, the emblematic sweet of the city.

In the morning, we will explore the canals of Aveiro on a walk through the Beira Mar neighborhood, with its colorful houses and coastal air. We will stop at the Cathedral of Aveiro, an impressive architectural ensemble that tells us about the importance of the city in Portuguese history. (2h)

We will have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the canals, where fresh seafood will be the protagonist (direct payment). (1h 30min)

In the afternoon, we will travel to Viana do Castelo (1h 15min drive), where we will stay in a hotel overlooking the Atlantic and enjoy dinner in a unique atmosphere.

Day 4 - Viana do Castelo, the jewel of the Atlantic
Day 4 - Viana do Castelo, the jewel of the Atlantic

We will have breakfast at the hotel before heading to the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia, an imposing neo-Byzantine temple from where we will enjoy one of the most impressive views of Portugal. (1h 30min)

We will discover the old town of Viana do Castelo, where the Praça da República and the Church of Mercy will immerse us in the historical richness of the city. (2h)

We will have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Atlantic, where the freshness of the ingredients and the culinary tradition will offer us an unforgettable feast (direct payment). (1h 30min)

In the afternoon, we will travel to Braga (50 min drive), where the majestic baroque staircase of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte awaits us. (2h)

We will arrive at the hotel in Braga, where a traditional dinner awaits us. The night in Braga will offer us the serenity of a city that combines history with modernity.

Day 5 - Braga, the Rome of Portugal
Day 5 - Braga, the Rome of Portugal

We will have breakfast at the hotel before starting the day exploring Braga, a city with centuries of history and a strong cultural identity. We will visit the Cathedral of Braga, the oldest in Portugal, and we will walk through its elegant streets discovering the Arco da Porta Nova and the Praça da República. (2h 30min)

We will have free time for a farewell lunch in a charming restaurant (direct payment). (1h 30min)

With the image of Braga engraved in our memory, we will say goodbye to a journey that has taken us through centuries of history and unforgettable landscapes. Portugal has welcomed us with its hospitality, its art and its unmistakable essence. Until the next adventure!

Guide languages

Spanish

Meeting point

Porto
Day 1: Porto
Day 2: Porto, Aveiro
Day 3: Aveiro, Viana do Castelo
Day 4: Viana do Castelo, Braga
Day 5: Braga
  • Accommodation on a half-board basis (breakfast and dinner).
  • Driver/guide in a rental car throughout the route, who will meet you at your chosen meeting point (airport or train station).
  • All activities and visits included in the itinerary.
  • Lunches (direct payment).
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tourist taxes.
  • Anything that is not indicated as included.

Possible accommodations

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