OUR PERFECT 3 DAY ITINERARY
PORTO, PORTUGAL
Portuguese is cheerful and sweet, like a language of birds.
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– Paulo Rónai
PORTO IS PHOTOGENIC
Walk through some quaint neighborhoods and visit all the viewpoints
Porto Cathedral (Sé) Square is one of the best viewpoints in Porto
Azulejo tiles in Porto
Portugal’s King Manuel I brought the idea of azulejo to Portugal after his visit to Seville. These tiles were used to cover up the large areas of blank walls.
It started as a simple geometric design before evolving into elaborate designs.
From outside walls to inside buildings and churches you can find azulejo tiles in many places in Porto
...even in train stations
São Bento Station
Built on the former site of a Benedictine monastery, the São Bento Railway Station is one of the best places to see blue azulejo tiles in Porto.
Livraria Lello
This beautiful bookstore is thought to have inspired J. K. Rowling and the Harry Potter series.
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Sunset Spot
Dom Luís I Bridge is an iconic arching iron bridge that straddles the Douro River, connecting Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia. It is a great spot to watch the sunset.
Vila Nova de Gaia
If you love wine you can’t leave Porto without touring a Port cellar or two. Vila Nova de Gaia is filled with many Port cellars offering cellar tours.
VISIT THE COLORFUL TOWN OF AVEIRO
DRIVE TO DOURO VALLEY
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