What to expect

Unique Experiences
Cruise along the Douro River

Historic Portuguese Charm
Porto Old Town UNESCO World Heritage Site

Incredible Monuments
Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle)
About this trip...
About the 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.Airport transfers
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
- International flights not included. Let us help you book them! Learn more.
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals not included in the itinerary
- Activities not included in the itinerary
- Tourist City Tax - approx. EUR 3.00 per night payable to the hotel locally
What you'll be doing

Day One: Arrive Porto
- Dinner Included

Day Two: Porto guided tour & river cruise
- Breakfast Included

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: Depart Porto
After breakfast, we have some time to ourselves to further explore the city and shop for souvenirs before we transfer to Porto airport for our flight.
- Breakfast Included
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WhatsApp Group: Shortly before your holiday, you will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp group to connect with your fellow travellers and your Tour Leader. If you choose to join the WhatsApp group, you’re consenting to your phone number being visible to other travellers. Photos or messages may be shared within the group. Solos may use group content for marketing purposes. You can opt out at any time by emailing: [email protected].
If you would prefer not to join the WhatsApp group, you can simply meet the group on your first day instead. Please note, if you have not received an email within 24 hours of departure, we recommend you check your email junk folder. Upon the conclusion of your holiday, please be informed that we will close your specific holiday WhatsApp group. Therefore, we recommend making personal arrangements with those you wish to stay in touch with before the holiday concludes.
Photo Permissions: At the beginning of your trip, your Tour Leader will ask if you would be happy to sign a photo permission form. This means that any photographs taken during your holiday can be used by Solos to share what the Solos experience is all about. It also means you have lots of memories to go home with! Details will be given at your welcome meeting
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