Top Northern Portugal Day Trips - page 2

Discover the UNESCO-listed wine terraces of the Douro Valley when you book this wine-focused tour that begins in Pinhão. With a private guide, climb aboard a 4x4 to navigate stunning off-road trails, villages, and private vineyards. Learn about the area’s winemaking traditions, sample several varietals, and enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the Douro River.

Escape Porto for a full-day adventure in Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal’s only national park. Travel with a local guide beyond the typical tourist routes to discover mountain viewpoints, hike scenic trails, swim beneath a refreshing waterfall, and enjoy a picnic in a secluded natural setting. Hotel pickup and drop-off make it easy to experience one of Portugal’s most spectacular landscapes.

The rocky mountains, oak forests, and historic villages of the Geres National Park lie just over an hour’s drive from Porto. With this tour, venture off the beaten track in a 4WD and explore little-known viewpoints, local villages, and secret swimming holes. Stop along the way to admire the wild landscapes and waterfalls, enjoy short hikes, tuck into a traditional Portuguese lunch, and cool off with a swim in a natural lagoon.

Maximize time in Portugal with a full-day tour to the two heritage cities of Braga and Guimarães. After getting picked up at your hotel in Porto, explore the historic center and striking castle of Guimarães plus the Cathedral in Braga. Learn about each town’s history from your guide and relax over a traditional Portuguese lunch including Vinho Verde, a wine produced locally.

Skip the impersonal crowds of the Douro Valley's biggest estates and spend a full day with small family producers instead. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to two intimate wineries and enjoy tastings of regional wines and olive oil. A relaxed hour on the river by traditional Rabelo boat rounds out a day.

Taste the beauty of Portugal’s wine during this full-day tour to the Douro Valley. Visit local vineyards where you taste world-class wines while admiring scenic views from the Douro’s terraced vineyards. Learn about the Douro Valley’s wine production process from the winemakers themselves. Satiate your appetite with a traditional lunch in the charming village of Pinhão. And of course, try Portugal’s famous port wines.

If you were traveling to Santiago de Compostela from Porto on your own, you’d have to rent a car. Avoid that major hassle altogether, and visit both Santiago de Compostela and Viana do Castelo during this small-group guided tour from Porto. See both areas’ major highlights in just a day, and ride comfortably with round-trip transport included.

The Douro Valley’s landscapes are replete with vineyards and bounteous produce: sip and sample the best of the region’s culinary offerings on this full-day tour from Porto. Alongside your guide, visit wine estates and spectacular viewpoints. See, too, the beauty of the Douro River during a boat ride and enjoy lunch in a typical Portuguese restaurant.

Experience all of Porto’s bridges on this cruise of Porto’s six bridges. Coast down the peaceful waters of the Douro River by boat as you see Porto to one side and Gaia to the other, and the stunning bridges connecting the two cities. You’ll quickly notice that no two bridges are alike, each with its own architecture and personality, making for stunning photo backdrops. As you sail the UNESCO river, you’ll see why this is one of the most unique ways to experience Northern Portugal.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Porto and venture into the nearby verdant wine regions, without the worry of renting a car. Join this small-group excursion and sample wines from two regions, Douro and Minho—an area often skipped by other tours. Learn about the terroir of each from a sommelier, followed by lunch and a scenic cruise on the Douro River.

Experience the best of Portugal’s natural and cultural highlights on this full-day tour from Porto, complete with lunch. Cross the breathtaking 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge, walk the scenic Paiva Walkways, and enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch. End the day exploring the colorful Costa Nova fishing village and the charming canals of Aveiro, with an optional boat ride available. "Cross the Arouca 516 Suspension Bridge, one of the longest in the world Hike the scenic Paiva Walkways along the river on a 5km trail Enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant in Arouca"

Discover the natural beauty and world-renowned wine of the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley on a private wine tour that transports you to two different wineries and included a cruise on the Douro River, so you can admire the scenery from a new perspective. You won’t have to worry about taking the wheel after indulging, either—instead, you can sit back and soak up the sights.

Discover Portugal’s premier wine region without worrying about navigating the winding roads on this scenic tour to the Douro Valley from Porto. Enjoy stops at scenic towns within the heart of the valley, including Amarante, then visit two carefully selected local wineries for tastings of local wines, accompanied by olive oil and bread. Enjoy stunning landscapes along a scenic circular route with a delicious Portuguese lunch included

Experience the ultimate wine journey from Porto, exploring Portugal’s two most iconic wine regions in a single day. This premium adventure features 10 expert-led wine tastings, a behind-the-scenes winemaker visit, a gourmet Farm-to-Table lunch with breathtaking views, and an exclusive cruise on our private boat. We have designed a world-exclusive experience: a journey through two distinct wine regions in one day: private tastings at our own family estates, located in the prestigious Vinho Verde and Douro Valley demarcated wine regions. - Witness the opening of a Vintage Porto bottle with fire by a certified sommelier - Treat your taste buds to a farm-to-table chef's lunch along with a wine tasting - 1 hour Private Boat Cruise with drinks, with the best guides on the river - 10 Wine Tastings, Port wines, DOC wines, Vinhos Verdes and Olive Oil tasting - All our guides are certified sommeliers by the international entity WSET with level 1, 2 or 3

Discover Aveiro, the “Venice of Portugal,” on a relaxed full-day experience combining coastal landscapes, historic canals, and cultural highlights. This tour takes you from the iconic striped houses of Costa Nova to the elegant canals of Aveiro, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Moliceiro boat ride, a little guided walking tour, and free time to savour local cuisine or do some sightseeing on your own. The day concludes with visits to the beautifully tiled Church of Válega and the seaside Chapel of Senhor da Pedra. The Church of Válega stands out for its exterior covered entirely in traditional azulejos, depicting religious and historical scenes.

Discover the wines and UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Douro Valley, without needing to worry about driving, on this full-day excursion from Porto. With this all-inclusive tour, you don’t need to worry about a thing; enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard, a scenic boat ride along the Douro River with a tapas brunch, and a walking tour through the historic town of Amarante.

Discover Porto's historical center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a private tour that introduces you to the important landmarks and sights of the old town and newer districts. You'll also visit a wine cellar, take the famous "six bridges" cruise, have lunch near the river (included), and enjoy a tour through Foz and Boavista.

Come discover a little of Portugal with me, explore beyond Porto, discover why Portugal is a country of so much beauty, come to lesser known and more typical cities, where you can get to know a little of the true Portuguese culture, discover the local cuisine. enjoy a day out of the big cities, and the bustle of those cities, enjoy the rural Portugal.

Visiting Santiago de Compostela from Porto independently means coordinating cross-border transportation and navigating an unfamiliar city once you arrive. Leave those logistics to a guided day tour that takes you into Spain to explore the UNESCO-listed pilgrimage destination and understand its religious and cultural significance. Combine expert historical context with convenient transportation, plus a stop in Valenca, without arranging the cross-border journey yourself.

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Relive the history of the Duoro River with a vineyard trip and riverside lunch. Copying bygone journeys when the region's wine was transported in casks by boat and train, the private day trip includes a boat cruise and a train ride, complete with some impressive views. A tasting session at the vineyard is among the highlights.

Experience the Douro Valley on a full-day private tour. Cruise along the Douro River, enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch, and taste locally-produced wines and port at two wineries. You also visit an olive oil museum where you sample local products like olives, almonds, olive oil, bread, and honey. This tour is ideal for food and wine lovers wanting to taste some Portuguese specialties with local insights. The private tour is customizable to your individual tastes.

Exploring the Douro Valley’s wineries independently means coordinating transportation, tastings, dining, and sightseeing across the region. Let a guided tour handle the logistics while you visit local wineries, taste Portuguese wines, and enjoy a regional lunch surrounded by UNESCO-listed vineyard scenery. A Douro River cruise adds another perspective, combining the valley’s wine, food, and landscapes in one convenient outing.

Swap the city streets of Porto for the rolling vineyards of the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley on a stress-free day trip that includes tastings and snacks at two different wineries. Rather than having to worry about limiting your wine intake, included transport means that you can enjoy as much wine as you like. Plus, you can escape the crowds on land during a boat cruise on the Douro River.