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Porto - Braga - Guimares - Duoro Valley (Self Drive)
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This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
Visit the stunning North of Portugal with a self-drive vacation! Fall in love with the charming valleys and historic charm of this area: Porto (former home of Portuguese royalty; this stunning city is home to the famous Port Wines); Braga and Guimares(surprisingly teeming with a youthful vibe, despite the plethora of historic monuments, cathedrals, and narrow cobblestone streets) and finally, the Duoro Valley (breathtaking landscapes, unforgettable food and wine, and an array of active options). Travel between these cities with a rental car which allows you an opportunity to observe the lovely country side. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
Flight into and out of Porto
Hotel for 2 nights in Porto
Rental car for 8 days
Hotel for 2 night in Braga
Hotel for 2 night in Guimares
Hotel for 2 night in the Douro Valley area
Hotel for 1 nights in Porto
Price history for this itinerary (past 7 days):
From New York City NYC (All Airports) (NY), US for 9 nights
Porto (125)Braga (12)Guimaraes (8)Douro Valley (8)
Trip Summary
2 nights in Porto
Porto (also known as Oporto) is the second city of Portugal, and a hub for the northern part of the country in terms of arts, entertainment, culture and shopping. Previously conquered by the Celts, Romans and Moors, Porto has been a jewel in the Portuguese royal crown for nearly a millennium. The city offers art treasures, medieval cathedrals, museums, shopping, and delicious food and drink, all while tourists enjoy breathtaking views of the River Douro, which empties into the Atlantic just three miles from the city center. Don't miss the center, in particular the Ribeira neighborhood, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Porto Cathedral (Sé), Clerigos Church and Tower, Palacio da Bolsa, the gardens at the Palacio de Cristal, Ponte Dom Luis I, the port wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, the Funicular dos Guindais, Praça da Liberdade, Avenida dos Aliados, and so much more!
2 nights in Braga
Braga has been an archiepiscopal seat and pilgrimage site for centuries. There are a lot of beautiful churches to see here as well as the palace of the Archbishop dating from the 14th century. Another important sight is the 16th Century Palácio dos Biscainhos. Just east of the town is one of Portugal's most famous tourist attractions, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Igreja de Bom Jesus de Monte, is an impressive Baroque staircase symbolic of the 14 Stations of the Cross that leads upwards to a late 18th Century Church.
Visit Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga Cathedral, Sameiro Sanctuary, Santa Barbara Garden, Theatro Circo, and more!
2 nights in Guimaraes
Guimarães was the first capital of Portugal and the hometown of the first king of Portugal, Don Afonso Henriques. In 2001 the town's historical center was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The main attraction is the city's famous castle that dominates the skyline with eight square towers and an 89 foot high dungeon. Nearby, you can visit the Iron Age pre-Celtic settlement of Citânia de Briteiros, one of Portugal's most impressive archaeological sites.
Visit Guimarães Castle, Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, Historic Centre of Guimarães, Largo da Oliveira and Santiago Square, Citania de Briteiros, and more!
2 nights in Douro Valley
The Douro River Valley is one of the most beautiful areas of Portugal and is best-known for its fortified wines. The Douro wine plantations, called 'quintas', and their sprawling terraced vineyards were entered into the UNESCO World Heritage 'Cultural Landscapes' register in 2001.
Visit the cities and towns of Amarante, Baiao, Caldas de Aregos, Covas do Douro, Lamego, Mesao Frio, Penafiel, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, Sabrosa, and Vila Real.
1 nights in Porto
Porto (also known as Oporto) is the second city of Portugal, and a hub for the northern part of the country in terms of arts, entertainment, culture and shopping. Previously conquered by the Celts, Romans and Moors, Porto has been a jewel in the Portuguese royal crown for nearly a millennium. The city offers art treasures, medieval cathedrals, museums, shopping, and delicious food and drink, all while tourists enjoy breathtaking views of the River Douro, which empties into the Atlantic just three miles from the city center. Don't miss the center, in particular the Ribeira neighborhood, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Porto Cathedral (Sé), Clerigos Church and Tower, Palacio da Bolsa, the gardens at the Palacio de Cristal, Ponte Dom Luis I, the port wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, the Funicular dos Guindais, Praça da Liberdade, Avenida dos Aliados, and so much more!
Thousands of years of history are on full display in vibrant <b>Portugal</b>, fast becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in western Europe. Each region of Portugal offers something unique to the traveler, like unparalleled beaches and resorts in the Algarve; rolling plains that lead to mountains in the Alentejo; delicious food and drink in the Minho and the Douro River Valley; and of course the country's bustling capital, Lisbon, which boasts the best of everything that Portugal has to offer, from restaurants to historical landmarks.
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Porto
Porto (also known as Oporto) is the second city of Portugal, and a hub for the northern part of the country in terms of arts, entertainment, culture and shopping. Previously conquered by the Celts, Romans and Moors, Porto has been a jewel in the Portuguese royal crown for nearly a millennium. The city offers art treasures, medieval cathedrals, museums, shopping, and delicious food and drink, all while tourists enjoy breathtaking views of the River Douro, which empties into the Atlantic just three miles from the city center. Don't miss the center, in particular the Ribeira neighborhood, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Porto Cathedral (Sé), Clerigos Church and Tower, Palacio da Bolsa, the gardens at the Palacio de Cristal, Ponte Dom Luis I, the port wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, the Funicular dos Guindais, Praça da Liberdade, Avenida dos Aliados, and so much more!
Braga has been an archiepiscopal seat and pilgrimage site for centuries. There are a lot of beautiful churches to see here as well as the palace of the Archbishop dating from the 14th century. Another important sight is the 16th Century Palácio dos Biscainhos. Just east of the town is one of Portugal's most famous tourist attractions, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Igreja de Bom Jesus de Monte, is an impressive Baroque staircase symbolic of the 14 Stations of the Cross that leads upwards to a late 18th Century Church.
Visit Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga Cathedral, Sameiro Sanctuary, Santa Barbara Garden, Theatro Circo, and more!
Guimarães was the first capital of Portugal and the hometown of the first king of Portugal, Don Afonso Henriques. In 2001 the town's historical center was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The main attraction is the city's famous castle that dominates the skyline with eight square towers and an 89 foot high dungeon. Nearby, you can visit the Iron Age pre-Celtic settlement of Citânia de Briteiros, one of Portugal's most impressive archaeological sites.
Visit Guimarães Castle, Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, Historic Centre of Guimarães, Largo da Oliveira and Santiago Square, Citania de Briteiros, and more!
The Douro River Valley is one of the most beautiful areas of Portugal and is best-known for its fortified wines. The Douro wine plantations, called 'quintas', and their sprawling terraced vineyards were entered into the UNESCO World Heritage 'Cultural Landscapes' register in 2001.
Visit the cities and towns of Amarante, Baiao, Caldas de Aregos, Covas do Douro, Lamego, Mesao Frio, Penafiel, Peso da Regua, Pinhao, Sabrosa, and Vila Real.
Porto (also known as Oporto) is the second city of Portugal, and a hub for the northern part of the country in terms of arts, entertainment, culture and shopping. Previously conquered by the Celts, Romans and Moors, Porto has been a jewel in the Portuguese royal crown for nearly a millennium. The city offers art treasures, medieval cathedrals, museums, shopping, and delicious food and drink, all while tourists enjoy breathtaking views of the River Douro, which empties into the Atlantic just three miles from the city center. Don't miss the center, in particular the Ribeira neighborhood, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Porto Cathedral (Sé), Clerigos Church and Tower, Palacio da Bolsa, the gardens at the Palacio de Cristal, Ponte Dom Luis I, the port wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, the Funicular dos Guindais, Praça da Liberdade, Avenida dos Aliados, and so much more!
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