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5 Days in Porto: A Journey Through History and Delights

christian vueghs

christian vueghs

3 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure to Porto, Portugal. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Porto

Day 1Coffee, Cathedrals, and Bridges
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$77

Hotel NH Porto Jardim

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Costa Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
2 - 3 min

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Clerigos Church and Tower
Baroque church with a marble altarpiece & a 75-m bell tower that is a symbol of Porto.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
8 - 11 min

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Porto Cathedral
Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Luís I Bridge
Arched bridge carrying low-level road & a high-level metro line between Porto & Vila Nove de Gaia.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Barris do Douro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 2Pastries, Books, and Art
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$82

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$ 4

Hotel NH Porto Jardim

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Padaria Ribeiro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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Livraria Lello
Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$18
12 - 17 min

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Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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BUGO Art Burgers
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Natural Wonders
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$102

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$ 14

Hotel NH Porto Jardim

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Restaurante Terrella
Do latim pequena terra, terrella é uma esfera magnetizada por William Gilbert para representar a Terra e provar a existência da sua energia.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
3 - 4 min

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Casa da Música
Iconic 12-floor concert hall & top floor restaurant designed by Rem Koolhaas & completed in 2005.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
6 - 8 min

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Jardim Botânico do Porto | Museu de História Natural e da Ciência da U.Porto
Botanical & formal gardens with an elegant, 19th-century mansion, pond & paths through an arboretum.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
8 - 10 min

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Jardim do Passeio Alegre
Landscaped 1800s garden, home to a Franciscan convent, lavish fountain & Art Nouveau-tiled restroom.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Restaurante A Capoeira
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4Breads, Parks, and Sushi
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$62

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$ 7

Hotel NH Porto Jardim

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Mix Pão
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
12 - 18 min

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Parque da Cidade do Porto
City park with sports fields, sand volleyball courts, dining options & cycling & walking paths.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Castelo do Queijo
Turreted 17th-century fort with cannons, sitting on a prominent rock overlooking the beach.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Mr.Binho Sushi Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 5Beaches, Marine Life, and Gardens
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$92

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$ 14

Hotel NH Porto Jardim

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Ondas do Mar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
8 - 10 min

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SEA LIFE Centre Porto
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$30
10 - 12 min

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Parque de Serralves
18-hectare park, part of the Serralves Foundation, with formal gardens, wooded areas & sculptures.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Tourigalo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $450 In total

Activities & Food:$414
Transport:$36