Best Day Trips from Porto, Portugal 🍷
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Recommended Tours
1) Full day Douro Valley wine & food tour with pick up and drop off in Porto. This day is one of my favorite memories so far spent in Porto!
⭐️ Tip: If you opt for the one hour boat ride down the Douro, communicate with your tour operator in advance. Some of the boat companies (like Magnifico Douro, for example) offer an audio guide via an app that can be downloaded ahead of time (helpful if you do not have unlimited data service while traveling). Don't forget headphones!
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2) As soon as I saw the National Geographic video featuring the suspension bridge in Arouca, I immediately added it to my "must do" list. I was able to check it off in March 2022 when my 75 year old Dad came to visit me. We both loved it...proof that it's fun for all ages!!
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DIY Options
1) Self-guided Day in Pinhao
Don't feel intimidated by a DIY trip! It's not as difficult as it may seem at first, and a great choice if you are on a budget.
Tip: The train goes right along the Douro for most of the journey, so choose your seat wisely! My advice is to sit on the right side (passenger side for most) to get the best views along the way. Also, try to sit close to the front of the train, near the conductor. As I mentioned, these trains tend to run behind. So if you are in one of the last carriages, it is sometimes difficult to tell where you are stopping each time. I resorted to following myself on Google maps, because I almost got off a few stops too soon!
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2) An Afternoon in Aveiro
Aveiro is another easy train ride from Porto (about and hour and 15 minutes), and can easily be enjoyed in a day. I left in the morning, spent about 5 hours exploring, and was back in Porto by sunset.
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Need more inspiration?
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Happy travels!
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