Capital and gateway to the north of Portugal, Porto is both the city that provided a nation with a name and a fortified wine known world-wide: port. If you want to get to know the city better, we recommend a gentle stroll through its streets, taking time to admire the typical granite houses and monuments, enjoying a tram ride along the banks of the river, or even going for a boat ride under the city´s six bridges.
Delight yourself with a 100% Portuguese Welcome lunch, we have waiting for you.
2nd Day – Porto | Pinhão | Braga
Pinhão is considered to be the geographical centre of the Douro demarcated wine region, and it is here that many of the Port wine estates are to be found. The railway station is Worth particular attention, built at the end of the nineteenth century, the inside of which is entirely lined with panels of azulejos. Enjoy the timeless beauty and grace of a river cruise, being the best way to contemplate the vineyards.
*optional (Typical picnic lunch on a Douro vineyard).
Braga:
“Bracara Augusta”
The Sé Cathedral in Braga is the oldest in Portugal and was the major religious reference point throughout centuries. Thus, comes the popular saying “older than the Braga Sé”, to denote something that is extremely old. You can find there a beautiful view of the city of Braga. Go for a walk and count all the stairs. Enjoy the beautiful gardens.
3rd Day – Braga | Gerês | Braga
Take a stroll through the woods of Serra da Cabreira, city of Vieira do Minho, just outside of the nacional park Geres, and focus on this new type of landscape. You will hardly find, in Portugal, a place like the upper valley, from the traditional guard houses to little typical villages.
If you´re lucky, you will catch a glimpse of a wolf, the golden eagle and wild horses that live in these hills.
In the afternoon, breath-taking landscapes at of Gerês mountain ranges. The lush vegetation in all shades of green includes a forest of holly, the only one in Portugal, and endemic species such as the Gerês lily, which brightens up the fields with its shades of violet-blue.
Plenty of time to appreciate, to swim, to hike down the crystal clear lagoons.
4th Day – Braga | Esposende | Ponte de Lima | Porto
The coastal strip stretching from Esposende to Ofir and Fão has been classified as a protected landscape area and is one of the most beautiful stretches of Portugal´s northern coastline. The surfers also find in Esposende good waves to give strokes to the sport. Excellent beaches with good weather and lots of waves. Come experience the art of taming nature.
Ponte de Lima:
The Roman Bridge that gave its name to this very ancient and very beautiful town.
This traditional town is brought to life when a huge and lively fair that dates to the middle Ages is held on the banks of the river. This same stretch of sand is also the site for another traditional event held in June, known as the “Vaca das Cordas”
5th Day – Porto | Piódão | Aveiro | Porto
Piódão village; charming; typical; picturesque, Hand carved into the Serra do Açor.
Is one of the most beautiful villages in the centre of Portugal, mainly because of the schist houses that are displayed in as amphitheatre way. with the sunset and lights turned on, looks like a Nativity set.
Aveiro:
Aveiro, Portugal, is perhaps one of the country’s most unique and inspiring cities that features on few travel itineraries for visitors planning their trip to the western part of the Iberian Peninsula. Farewell dinner in Porto, Time to finish the adventure. Mixed feelings but with the backpack full experiences!!!!
After breakfast, unfortunately it is time to say your goodbyes to your fellow travellers.
