What to expect

Unique Experiences

Unique Experiences

Cruise along the Douro River

Historic Portuguese Charm

Historic Portuguese Charm

Porto Old Town UNESCO World Heritage Site

Incredible Monuments

Incredible Monuments

Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle)

About this trip...

Porto, dramatically perched at the mouth of the Rio Douro, has a wonderful and vibrant atmosphere. It is city filled with stunning vistas over the river, grandiose buildings and breathtaking monuments seemingly around every corner - a lasting legacy of a place steeped in a rich history but still bustling with modern Portuguese life. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Activity Level: Activity Level Rating
What's this?

What's included?

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Airport taxes & Charges
  • Twin/Double room for sole use
  • Breakfast daily + Welcome Dinner
  • Welcome Drink
  • Port wine cellar tour and tasting
  • Castelo do Queijo Walk
  • Douro River cruise
  • Entry tickets to: Stock Exchange Palace, St. Francisco Church & Porto Cathedral
  • Guided tour of Porto
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully financially protected

What's extra:

  • Insurance see here
  • Tourist City Tax - approx. EUR 2.00 per night payable to the hotel locally

Itinerary

  • Arrive in Porto
  • Porto guided tour & river cruise
  • Castelo do Queijo Walk
  • Departure day

What you'll be doing

Day One: Arrive in Porto

Day One: Arrive in Porto

On arrival at Porto Airport, we hop on a private coach transfer to our centrally located hotel. We gather for a welcome meeting and drink, followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant.
  • Dinner Included
Day Two: Porto guided tour & river cruise

Day Two: Porto guided tour & river cruise

Today we’ll discover Porto, starting with a city walk through the old town. We explore the Stock Exchange Palace (Palacio da Bolsa), enjoy a visit to the St. Francisco Church and the catacombs, and the Porto Cathedral. Then we walk down to the Ribeira Quarter for lunch. This afternoon, we visit a Port Wine cellar with wine tasting. At the end of the day we enjoy a spectacular cruise along the Douro River.
  • Breakfast Included
Day Three: Castelo do Queijo Walk

Day Three: Castelo do Queijo Walk

In the morning, we depart towards the coastline by Boavista as we travel to the Fort of S. Francisco Xavier. The Fort was built in the 17th Century to protect the coast from the pirates of North Africa. It is located on a wedge-shaped rocky hill, hence the name Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle). Our walk starts here and follows the restless Atlantic coastline all the way to the river Douro estuary. After lunch, we get back into town and continue the walk, including a visit to São Bento Station to view the beautifully tiled panels, the Carmo Church, Clérigos Church and tower (entrance optional), the frontage of Lello bookshop.

  • Breakfast Included

Day Four: Departure day

Day Four: Departure day

After breakfast, we have some time to ourselves to further explore the city and shop for souvenirs before we transfer to airport for our afternoon flight.

  • Breakfast Included

Accommodation

Hotel Premium Porto Downtown Four-star

Hotel Premium Porto Downtown is a contemporary 4-star hotel located in the heart of Porto, offering guests a blend of modern comfort and convenient access to the city's historic and cultural attractions. Opened in 2015, the hotel boasts a prime location near landmarks such as the Porto Coliseum and the São João National Theatre. Designed with a modern aesthetic, the hotel features a range of amenities to enhance the guest experience, including a rooftop terrace with panoramic views over the city.

Facilities include

  • Rooftop Dining: The PortoBello Rooftop Restaurant & Bar offers Portuguese cuisine alongside 360-degree city views.

  • 24-Hour Reception: Front desk services are available around the clock.

  • Free Wi-Fi: Complimentary internet access throughout the hotel.

  • Luggage Storage: Secure storage for guest belongings.

  • Laundry Services: Including dry cleaning and ironing upon request.

Room includes

The hotel offers modern, soundproofed rooms designed for comfort and convenience:

  • Premium Double/Twin Room: Approximately 20 m², featuring a Queen Size bed, smart TV, kettle.

  • Amenities:

    • Private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries.

    • Air conditioning and heating.

    • Minibar and electric kettle.

    • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels.

    • In-room safe and desk.

    • Free Wi-Fi access.

    • Soundproofing for a restful stay.

    • Bathrobes and slippers for added comfort.

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
12 Mar 2026 15 Mar 2026 3
£1199
  Please call for regional flights

Essential Information

Transfer Time
The transfer time from Porto Airport to your hotel is approximately 40 minutes.
Dress Code
The dress code for during the day is casual. In the evenings the dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. To give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides, porters and hotel staff of approximately £15. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip.
Passport, Visa & Entry Requirements

To enter Portugal or Madeira your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:

  • less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
  • valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.

A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Portugal Foreign Advice

If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements

Health Requirements

Compulsory vaccinations: None.

All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Portugal

Important Information
A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required as we include plenty of sightseeing/travelling. Itinerary is subject to change according to traffic, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances beyond control.

Our Reviews

As seen in...

Sign up for latest news and offers

Sign Up
Loading...