Northern Portugal Route: Between Rivers and Ocean

Upon our arrival in Porto, we will be greeted by our representative, who will be our driver and guide throughout the trip. We will go to our accommodation to check-in and rest after the journey.

In the evening, we will enjoy a traditional dinner at the hotel, in an atmosphere that combines history with Portuguese essence. From our stay, we will contemplate the reflection of Porto in the Douro, a spectacle of lights and contrasts..

We will have breakfast at the hotel with views of the rooftops of the city and the Bridge of Don Luis I. We will start the day by exploring the Ribeira District, where the colorful houses and narrow streets will tell us about centuries of history. (2h)

We will visit the São Bento Station, famous for its tile panels, and walk to the Church of São Francisco, with its impressive Gothic architecture. (1h 30min)

We will have lunch in a restaurant next to the Douro River, where we can taste a delicious grilled cod or the traditional francesinha (direct payment). (1h 30min)

In the afternoon, we will tour the iconic Clérigos Tower, before enjoying the unique atmosphere of the Lello Bookstore and the Vitória Viewpoint, from where we will contemplate Porto in all its splendor. (2h)

In the evening, we will travel to Aveiro (1h drive). We will arrive at our accommodation, where a dinner with Atlantic flavors awaits us. The night in Aveiro will envelop us with its seafaring air and tranquility.

We will have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the traditional ovos moles, the emblematic sweet of the city.

In the morning, we will explore the canals of Aveiro on a walk through the Beira Mar neighborhood, with its colorful houses and coastal air. We will stop at the Cathedral of Aveiro, an impressive architectural ensemble that tells us about the importance of the city in Portuguese history. (2h)

We will have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the canals, where fresh seafood will be the protagonist (direct payment). (1h 30min)

In the afternoon, we will travel to Viana do Castelo (1h 15min drive), where we will stay in a hotel overlooking the Atlantic and enjoy dinner in a unique atmosphere.

We will have breakfast at the hotel before heading to the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia, an imposing neo-Byzantine temple from where we will enjoy one of the most impressive views of Portugal. (1h 30min)

We will discover the old town of Viana do Castelo, where the Praça da República and the Church of Mercy will immerse us in the historical richness of the city. (2h)

We will have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Atlantic, where the freshness of the ingredients and the culinary tradition will offer us an unforgettable feast (direct payment). (1h 30min)

In the afternoon, we will travel to Braga (50 min drive), where the majestic baroque staircase of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte awaits us. (2h)

We will arrive at the hotel in Braga, where a traditional dinner awaits us. The night in Braga will offer us the serenity of a city that combines history with modernity.

We will have breakfast at the hotel before starting the day exploring Braga, a city with centuries of history and a strong cultural identity. We will visit the Cathedral of Braga, the oldest in Portugal, and we will walk through its elegant streets discovering the Arco da Porta Nova and the Praça da República. (2h 30min)

We will have free time for a farewell lunch in a charming restaurant (direct payment). (1h 30min)

With the image of Braga engraved in our memory, we will say goodbye to a journey that has taken us through centuries of history and unforgettable landscapes. Portugal has welcomed us with its hospitality, its art and its unmistakable essence. Until the next adventure!