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10 Days in Porto: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

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18 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Porto, Portugal, where you'll discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, each day offers a new and exciting experience. Join me on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Porto

Day 1Coffee, Palaces, and Gardens
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$38

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$ 2

My Coffee Porto
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
16 - 23 min

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Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Former monastery dating to the 1500s, set on a hilltop & notable for its round church & cloister.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Bolsa Palace
Huge, 19th-century landmark building with rooms for private events, a restaurant & guided tours.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$6
15 - 18 min

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Jardim do Passeio Alegre
Landscaped 1800s garden, home to a Franciscan convent, lavish fountain & Art Nouveau-tiled restroom.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Restaurante A Capoeira
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
1 - 2 min

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Casa da Foz - Restaurante Pizzaria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 2Cathedrals, Bridges, and Stunning Views
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$23

Cafetaria Marbella
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
7 - 10 min

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Church of Saint Ildefonso
Elegant 18th-century church whose facade is covered in blue & white tiles added in the 1930s.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Porto Cathedral
Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.
10:00 AM - 11:00 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.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Jardim do Morro
A cable car leads to this hilltop green space with benches & a grove of palm trees at the summit.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Esplanada do Teleférico
A Esplanada é um wine bar com uma vista soberba sobre o Rio Douro. Aqui terá uma experiência única ao desfrutar de uma das melhores vistas do mundo enquanto prova alguns dos mais requintados vinhos do Porto.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Barris do Douro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Cultural Delights and Literary Treasures
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$35

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$ 2

Breakfast Room - The Orangerie
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
4 - 6 min

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WOW Porto - The Best Cultural District
Cluster of museums, restaurants & bars in cellars, telling the story of Porto's port wine industry.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Livraria Lello
Lavishly designed historic book store with an art nouveau exterior & a winding wooden staircase.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$9
2 - 3 min

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Padaria Ribeiro
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
2 - 3 min

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Kyoto na Baixa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 4Sweet Treats, Castles, and Iconic Bridges
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$30

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$ 5

Maria Caramelo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
2 - 3 min

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Piscina das Marés
Two notable oceanfront tidal swimming pools designed in the 1960s by Álvaro Siza Vieira, with a bar.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Castelo do Queijo
Turreted 17th-century fort with cannons, sitting on a prominent rock overlooking the beach.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Ponte da Arrábida
Landmark arch bridge over the Douro River, with guided climbs to the top offered by a local company.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Nata Lisboa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
1 - 2 min

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Chapel of Souls
Chapel famous for its exterior of blue & white tiles painted with scenes from the lives of saints.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Fábrica da Nata - Porto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
Day 5Art, Nature, and Gastronomic Delights
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$42

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
8 - 11 min

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Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves
Major modern art collection in minimalist white galleries, plus performances of music & dance.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
4 - 5 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
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
13 - 20 min

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Padaria Ribeiro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 6Parks, Museums, and Football Legends
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$43

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$ 2

Mix Pão
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
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
18 - 22 min

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FC Porto Museum
High-tech soccer museum with multimedia displays, FC Porto memorabilia & stadium tours.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Museu Caffé
O Museu Caffé tem para si as melhores sugestões de pequeno almoço, lanches, almoços e snacks e jantares de grupo sob marcação.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
10 - 15 min

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KFC
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 7Dairy Delights, Marine Life, and Artistic Wonders
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$60

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$ 4

Leitaria da Quinta do Paço
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
14 - 21 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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$15
9 - 11 min

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Casa de Serralves
Pink 1930s art deco mansion with a contemporary art museum & expansive, verdant grounds.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
12 - 17 min

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Nook - Hamburgueria & Pregaria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
4 - 5 min

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Restaurante Eldorado
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 8Gourmet Delights, Botanical Gardens, and Musical Marvels
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$58

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$ 2

bbGourmet Maiorca
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
5 - 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
10 - 12 min

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Casa da Música
Iconic 12-floor concert hall & top floor restaurant designed by Rem Koolhaas & completed in 2005.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
5 - 8 min

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Forno do Mercado
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
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Leitaria da Quinta do Paço
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 9Tea, Gardens, and Towering Views
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$38

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$ 2

Rota do Chá
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Hand'go
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
2 - 3 min

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Il Pizzaiolo Clérigos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 10Museums, Discoveries, and Authentic Cuisine
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$54

Época
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
2 - 3 min

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National Museum Soares dos Reis
Art museum in an 18th-century palace with Flemish paintings, Portuguese sculpture & applied artwork.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
6 - 9 min

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World of Discoveries
Museum with an eatery, a theme ride & exhibits exploring the history of early Portuguese navigators.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$19
9 - 14 min

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SAOM - Restaurante Torreão
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$9
2 - 3 min

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Taberna Santo Antonio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $436 In total

Activities & Food:$419
Transport:$17