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The Pearls of the North of Portugal, Self-drive

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Oporto

    Oporto
    Start point
    Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO), Pedras Rubras, Vila Nova Da Telha, Porto, Portugal (Pick up at Oporto International Airport, 07:00 - 22:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Turim Porto)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Oporto's historic sites and cultural attractions
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  3. Day 2

    Oporto

    Oporto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Turim Porto)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Porto wine cellars (Caves Ferreira, Caves Calém, Caves Churchill, or Caves Taylor's) for guided tours and tastings
    • Explore the charming vineyards of Oporto region
    • Taste local specialty dish Francesinha
    Landmarks
    Douro River
  4. Day 3

    Oporto to Guimaraes

    Oporto to Guimaraes
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel de Gumaraes)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Palace of the Dukes of Bragança
    • Visit Guimarães Castle
    • Visit Citânia de Briteiros
    • Visit São Francisco church
    • Visit Gardens of Palacio de Vila Flor
    • Explore the historic royal town streets
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Dukes of Bragança
    Guimarães Castle
    Citânia de Briteiros
    São Francisco Church
    Gardens of Palacio de Vila Flor
  5. Day 4

    Guimaraes

    Guimaraes
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel de Gumaraes)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local convents and explore traditional confectionery
    • Taste Tortas de Guimarães pastry
    • Taste toucinho do céu (bacon from heaven)
    • Sample papas de sarrabulho (traditional meat dish)
  6. Day 5

    Guimaraes to Peso da Régua

    Guimaraes to Peso da Régua
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Vila Gale Collection Douro)

    Optional Activities

    • Port Wine tour
    • Wine Tours in Douro region
    • Douro Historical Train experience
    • River trips through Douro valley
    • Walks through the vineyard landscape
    • Sample rice in the oven with roast lamb
    • Try regional candy Rebuçados da Régua
    Landmarks
    Douro River
    Douro DOC Wine Region
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  7. Day 6

    Peso da Régua to Castelo de Paiva to Peso da Régua

    Peso da Régua to Castelo de Paiva to Peso da Régua
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Vila Gale Collection Douro)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Marmoiral de Sobrado
    • Visit Pelourinho de Raiva
    • Explore medieval graves at Penedo de Vegide
    • Visit Solar de Boavista manor house
    • Visit Solar da Fisga manor house with fountains and gardens
    • Sample traditional roast veal and farmer's stew
    • Try Vinho Verde de Paiva wine
    Landmarks
    Marmoiral de Sobrado
    Pelourinho de Raiva
    Penedo de Vegide
    Solar de Boavista
    Solar da Fisga
  8. Day 7

    Peso da Régua to Oporto

    Peso da Régua to Oporto
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Turim Porto)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll Oporto streets and explore the city
    • Enjoy street musicians and city atmosphere
  9. Day 8

    Oporto

    Oporto
    End point
    Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO), Pedras Rubras, Vila Nova Da Telha, Porto, Portugal (Drop off at Oporto International Airport, 07:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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