5 Day Porto Including Aveiro, Costa Nova, Douro Valley Cruise, Braga & Guimaraes

Discover the colorful city center of Aveiro aboard a traditional moliceiro boat ­ After Breakfast, walk to the group meeting point, about 10 min walking distance from your hotel and meet your guide. Start point Living Tours, Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira, Porto Duration: 4h Live guide: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish Start time 14:00 OR 08:00 ­ Included in your tour Transport on an air-conditioned minibus around Aveiro and Costa Nova Professional local tour guide 45-minute canal cruise of Aveiro in a traditional moliceiro boat Access to Costa Nova beach ­ • Be whisked away for half a day to the coastal Portuguese town of Aveiro, a short distance from nearby Porto • Discover the colorful canals of Aveiro aboard a traditional moliceiro boat and admire the ornate Art Nouveau architecture • Soak in the stunningly beautiful coast of Costa Nova, with its bold striped fishermen's houses and azujelo tiles ­ They don't call Aveiro the "Venice of Portugal" for no reason – book tickets for an Aveiro gondola ride through the canals of this alluring Portuguese city and find out why! Within a short distance of nearby Porto, your Aveiro day trip starts with a guided tour of the city center, where Art Nouveau design is on full display. After your city tour, become the main character in a fado song and drift on a moliceiro boat cruise through the charming canals of Aveiro. Guided by a local captain, you'll learn about the maritime history of the fishing village and the original use of the moliceiro boat: to collect seaweed to harvest flor de sal. After your boat tour, look for a jar of flor de sal at the boutique shops in town as a tasty souvenir. Hop on the air-conditioned minibus for a quick jaunt to Costa Nova. Regain your land legs with a stroll on the white sandy beaches where colorful fishermen's houses stand watch for their masters to return from the sea, marked by their distinct vertical stripes in vibrant colors. ­

Sail along the Douro River with breathtaking landscapes from Porto to Pinhão ­ In the morning walk to the group meeting point (just 10 min walk) and meet your guide in either Estiva Quay or Gaia Quay. The reservation team will give you the exact location when you confirm your booking. ­ Duration: 11h Live guide: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish Start time 08:00 ­ Included in your tour Boat trip from Porto to Pinhão Breakfast, lunch and drinks (vegetarian and gluten-free options available if required previously) Visit and tasting of Port wines at a quinta Return to Porto by bus ­ • Enjoy panoramic views as you pass the Crestuma-lever Dam and the Carrapatelo Dam • Be amazed by the vineyards of one of the first demarcated wine regions in Europe • Sample some fine wines surrounded by the terraced vineyards of one of Europe's oldest wine regions ­ Escape the stress of the city and relax in the peace and quiet of the Douro Valley! This cruise along the Douro River gives you optimal views of the Douro Valley in the Norte Region of Portugal, as well as a delicious breakfast and lunch. Board the boat at Cais da Estiva in the Ribeira of Porto. Then, sail into the Douro Valley, passing the vineyards of one of Europe’s earliest demarcated wine regions. Continue past Quintas to the Crestuma-Lever Dam just in time for lunch. Sail further along the Douro River to the high Carrapatelo Dam. Cross the “capital of wine” at Régua, then arrive in Pinhão arrive at around 5 pm for a visit to a wine estate with a wine tasting. Return to Porto by bus at around 8 pm.

Explore some of Portugal's breathtaking culture on a road trip from Porto ­ After Breakfast, walk to the group meeting point, about 10 min walking distance from your hotel and meet your guide. Start point Living Tours, Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira, Porto ­ Duration: 9h Live guide: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish Start time 08:45 ­ Included in your tour Full-day tour from Porto to Braga and Guimarães Entrance to Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary (Braga) Entrance to Braga Cathedral, one of the oldest in Portugal Entrance to medieval Guimarães Castle Entrance to São Miguel Church (Guimarães) Traditional lunch and drinks (vegetarian and gluten-free options available if required previously) Transportation in a comfortable bus Professional and knowledgeable guide (four languages) ­ • Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Portugal's culturally significant Minho Region, with a day trip from Porto • Explore the many architectural marvels of Braga, including must-see religious monuments and the city's historic center • Wander the UNESCO-listed medieval city of Guimarães and see the sunny countryside from Guimarães Castle ­ Venture into the sunkissed countryside of the Minho Region on this full-day excursion from Porto to Braga and Guimarães. It's a great way to uncover Portugal's cultural heritage and hidden architectural treasures. Visit the steptacular Bom Jesus do Monte with its beautiful Baroque steps, the Braga Cathedral, and the historic center of Braga. Then, head to Guimarães Castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, Church of San Miguel, and more.

After Breakfast, and at the appointed time, one of our drivers will transfer you to Porto Airport or to Porto Train Station, where you will continue travel to your next destination. Hotel check out time 12:00 and late check out subject to availability at the time of departure. ­