Enchanted Experience in Porto
– Panoramic Tour (40′)
From the hotel/port to the downtown, we will have a panoramic tour along the river passing by the `Castelo do Queijo, the ´Mouth of the River Douro´, the ´Arrabida Bridge´ and the ´Tram museum´.
– Downtown (90′)
Carmo church (15′), the Cadeia da Relação (the old prison)(15`). We get to the main square in Porto, the Liberty Square where de San Bento train station (20′), the Clerigos Tower (10`) Aliados Avenue and the council (15`), Bolhao Market (15`) and `Café Majestic`(pass by).
– Porto Cathedral (10′)
We visit the ‘Sé do Porto’ (Porto cathedral- S.XII) in the highest part of the city next to the remains of the old walls that protected the city.
– Viewpoint (20′)
We make a stop at a viewpoint with the best views of the city where you can see the bridges and the river.
– We will take the Gaia cable car that connects with the wine cellar area (30`).
– Gastronomic Experience with some typical Portuguese tapas and local wines (45`)
– Panoramic Tour (45′)
We will have a panoramic tour of the oldest neighbourhood in the city and the Unesco Heritage Site, La Ribeira passing by Palacio da Bolsa (Palace of the Stock Exchange) and the San Francisco Church.
We go back to the port along the river.
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This city, located in the north of Portugal and the point where the river Douro meets the Atlantic, is a magical place; enchanted by an atmosphere full of mystery and life. Its elegant neighbourhoods and stately villas compare with narrow streets and old alleys, full of history and nostalgia.
A feeling of joy overwhelmes the visitor and she or he overlooks the city from one of its viewpoints. You will cruise the river and visit its six bridges or and and why not immerse your senses in the renowned Portuguese wine culture by visiting one of its famous wine cellars and ending with a tasting.
We will facilitate a complete experience of joy and discovery in one of Europe’s enchanted Atlantic cities.
Local professional guides, pick up at cruise port, special group rates and full refund if your ship can´t dock !!