Porto, Portugal 6 Day Itinerary
Title: 6-Day Itinerary for Exploring Porto, Portugal
Day 1 - Arrival & Settling In
- Accommodation: Stay at the historic Hotel Infante Sagres or the modern NH Collection Porto Ribeira. Both are centrally located and offer comfortable stays.
- Arrival: Porto Airport (OPO) is well-connected by public transportation. Take a Metro (Line E) from the airport to Trindade station, then switch to Line D towards Franklin de Sá Carneiro and get off at Aliados or Bolhão to reach the city center.
- Evening: Grab dinner at Café Majestic, a Belle Époque-style café serving traditional Portuguese dishes.
Day 2 - Historic Porto
- Morning: Visit the iconic Church of São Francisco and explore the beautiful Ribeira District.
- Lunch: Enjoy a seafood lunch at Adega de Santa Catarina, located in Ribeira.
- Afternoon: Head to the stunning Clérigos Tower and the nearby Lello Bookstore.
- Dinner: Dine at Cafe Guarany for traditional Portuguese dishes.
Day 3 - Douro Valley & Wine Tasting
- Morning: Take a day trip to the Douro Valley. Book a wine tasting tour that includes visits to vineyards and Port wine cellars.
- Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in the Douro Valley. Many tours include lunch as part of their package.
- Evening: Return to Porto, relax, and have dinner at your leisure. Consider trying Francesinha, a famous local sandwich.
Day 4 - Modern Porto & Foz do Douro
- Morning: Explore the modern side of Porto in the Baixa de Lisboa e Chiado district and visit the Sé Cathedral and the Serralves Foundation.
- Lunch: Try a lunch at Majestic Café de Lisboa in the Baixa district.
- Afternoon: Head to Foz do Douro and enjoy the beach, walk along the promenade, or visit the Casa da Musica.
- Dinner: Dine at Pastelaria Sá in Foz do Douro for a taste of traditional pastries and light meals.
Day 5 - Day Trip to Guimarães & Braga
- Morning: Take a day trip to the nearby cities of Guimarães and Braga. Explore the medieval charm of Guimarães, the spiritual capital of Portugal, and visit Braga’s beautiful churches and the famous Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary.
- Lunch: Enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants in these towns. Local specialties include tripas à moda do Porto (Porto-style tripe) and arroz de pato (duck rice).
- Evening: Return to Porto, rest, and have dinner at your leisure.
Day 6 - Last Day & Departure
- Morning: Spend your last morning in Porto wandering the streets, visiting any sights you may have missed, or shopping for souvenirs.
- Lunch: Have a final lunch at a favorite spot from your travels, or try somewhere new.
- Afternoon: Depending on your flight time, explore more of the city or relax at a cafe before heading to the airport.
- Departure: Take a Metro (Line E) from Trindade station back to the airport and catch your flight home.
Tips
- Porto’s streets can be steep, so wear comfortable shoes.
- Portuguese is the official language, but many people speak English in tourist areas.
- Try Port wine while in Porto; it’s a local specialty!
- Use the STCP bus system for easy navigation within the city.