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Discover Northern Portugal & the Douro Valley
8 DAYS FROM £664
Explore the rich beauty, great cities and colourful traditions of Portugal's lush wine making region on this rewarding and relaxing tour.
Included Highlights
Braga Visit
Guimaraes Visit
Oporto Visit
Vila Real Visit
Regua Visit
Train ride Regua to Penafiel
Aveiro Visit
Coimbra Sightseeing
Your Price Includes
Flights: UK - Oporto - UK
Accommodation as per hotel details
Meals as per hotel details
Professional tour director on tour and local representative in resort
Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Oporto - Ofir.
Fly to Oporto where you will be met by your representative or driver and transferred to your Ofir hotel for a seven night stay. (D)
DAY 2: Oporto.
A full day to experience delightful medieval Oporto. Sitting on the banks of the Douro River, Portugal's second largest city is best known for its production of port wines and offers a multitude of memorable sights. Why not stroll around the steep yet buzzing streets of the old town, admire the gold-laden Church of Sao Francisco or ride in one of the city's famously rickety trams? (B, D)
DAY 3: Viana do Castelo - Braga - Guimaraes.
We drive north, passing Ponte de Lima, to the picturesque port of Viana do Castelo, with its fine main square and mountaintop basilica. From there, we travel to Braga, Portugal's religious centre, with its magnificent cathedral. Next on our sightseeing list is Guimaraes, originally the country's capital and now home to a ruined castle and a splendid museum housed in a palace. (B, D)
DAY 4: Ofir.
A day to relax and savour the stunning beauty of Portugal's Green Coast. Alternatively, take an optional 2-hour cruise along the Douro River and enjoy wonderful countryside views accompanied by an onboard lunch.
Note: This may be subject to minimum participation. (B, D)
DAY 5: Amarante - Vila Real - Pinhao- Regua.
An early start this morning as we travel east to Amarante, an enchanting town on the vineyard-lined Tamega River, before heading to Vila Real, with its fine Gothic cathedral and 16-arch Roman bridge. Continue through spectacular countryside to Regua before enjoying a scenic train ride back through the stunning Douro Valley to Penafiel; returning to Oporto by coach. (B, D)
DAY 6: Aveiro - Coimbra. Included sightseeing.
Another fascinating excursion, first to Aveiro, dubbed the 'Venice of Portugal' for its charming canals, along which glide its gaily-painted 'moliceiros' or fishing boats. Following our visit, we travel on to historic Coimbra for sightseeing with a local guide, to enjoy the sights of one of Europe's oldest university towns. Briefly the Portuguese capital, it boasts flamboyantly decorated university buildings, as well as a beautiful cathedral and monastery. (B, D)
DAY 7: Ofir.
More time to unwind on Portugal's Costa Verde or join our optional excursion across the border into Spain, to the medieval pilgrimage town of Santiago de Compostela, famed for its exquisite religious monuments. (B, D)
DAY 8: Ofir - Oporto - UK.
Transfer to Oporto airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
Your hotel in Ofir
Situated 29 miles north of Oporto on the Costa Verde. The area consists of wooded valleys, hills and mountains. Ofir is famous for a wide, vast expanse of sandy beach with windswept dunes.
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A warm welcome awaits at this very pleasant hotel set between the Atlantic and the River Càvado.
Location: Beside the beach looking out to the Atlantic.
Facilities: Swimming pool; children's pool; restaurant with views over the beach and ocean; à la carte menu; garden bar; pool bar; café/pizzeria; internet access; safety deposit box in bedrooms.
Activities: Tennis; bowling; putting green; gym; pool tables; games room; full size football pitch.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; air-conditioning; satellite TV; fridge; balcony.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 4 star.
Holiday Extensions
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View Holiday PhotosAdd a week in Ofir - 7 Extra nights from £170
Enjoy a week's stay in Ofir at the end of your tour.
On day 8 (Sat) of your tour remain in the Hotel Ofir for a week's stay, before returning to Oporto airport for your flight home.
Accommodation on Extensions
Add a week in Ofir - 7 Extra nights from £170
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Ofir
A warm welcome awaits at this very pleasant hotel set between the Atlantic and the River Càvado.
Location: Beside the beach looking out to the Atlantic.
Facilities: Swimming pool; children's pool; restaurant with views over the beach and ocean; à la carte menu; garden bar; pool bar; café/pizzeria; internet access; safety deposit box in bedrooms.
Activities: Tennis; bowling; putting green; gym; pool tables; games room; full size football pitch.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; air-conditioning; satellite TV; fridge; balcony.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 4 star.
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