porto 2 days
Porto is a charming city situated on the banks of the Douro River, very near to where it meets the ocean. Classified as World Heritage by Unesco, thanks to its beautiful monuments and historic buildings, such as its Romanesque Cathedral and Clerical Tower. Porto is Portugal’s 2nd largest city and has superb views of the infamous Port Wine Cellars, on the opposite shore of the river. Though largely industrialized, Porto offers a harmonious synthesis of ancient and contemporary attractions.
Day 1
D. Luis Bridge
Clerical Tower
Stock Exchange Palace
Porto Riverside
Porto city Centre – cafés, bars and restaurants
São Bento Railway Station
Saint Francis Church
Livraria Lello – infamous Art Nouveau bookstore (1869)
Batalha Square
Day 2
Serralves Foundation
Porto Cathedral
Douro River with a visit to a Port Wine Cellar
Gaia Riverside
Casa da Música – House o Music
Cadeia da Relação – 17th Century court and jailhouse
Port Wine Institute
Crystal Palace
“Passeio Alegre” Garden