Una foto noctura de O Porto

Porto and the Jewels of the North: 2-Day Getaway

A journey through history, wine, and the charm of our neighboring country

With Galicia Travels, cross the border to discover why Northern Portugal captivates everyone who visits. On this two-day trip, we have selected the most iconic spots for a complete experience: from border fortresses to the decadent elegance of Porto and the spirituality of Braga

It’s not just a trip; it’s an immersion into Portuguese culture, its world-renowned gastronomy, and those landscapes bathed by the Douro River that look like vintage postcards

What we will experience on this trip

Day 1: From the Border to the Cradle of Portugal

  • Fortaleza de Valença do Minho: Nuestra primera parada es esta impresionante plaza fuerte amurallada. Un paseo por sus baluartes con vistas al Miño antes de seguir camino.
  • Guimarães: Visitaremos la ciudad donde nació Portugal. Su casco medieval, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad, y su imponente castillo te harán viajar en el tiempo. Tiempo para disfrutar de una comida tradicional en sus plazas empedradas.
  • Porto by Night: Arrival at the city of bridges. We will enjoy a group dinner and a walk under the lights of the Ribeira, where the Douro reflects the lights of the Gaia wine cellars

Day 2: The Essence of Porto and Return via Braga

  • Discovering Porto: A tour of the key spots: the Clérigos Tower, São Bento Station with its typical tiles, and the Cathedral
  • Typical Gastronomy: Lunch to taste iconic dishes like the francesinha or cod in an authentic atmosphere
  • Optional Experiences: You will have the opportunity to sail on the famous Six Bridges Cruise and visit a historic cellar to taste the celebrated Port Wine.
  • Braga: Before returning, we will stop in the “Portuguese Rome” to admire its historic center and the elegance of its churches and gardens
  • Return: Arrival in Santiago de Compostela at night, with a heart full of Portuguese memories.

Why choose this getaway with Galicia Travels?

  • Optimized Route: We make the most of every stop so you can see 4 key destinations (Valença, Guimarães, Porto, and Braga) in a single weekend
  • Transport and Guide: Travel worry-free in a modern bus with a guide who will reveal the secrets of every corner
  • Flexibility: You choose how to complete your afternoon in Porto with our optional boat and wine cellar activities
  • Alojamiento Seleccionado: Descansa en hoteles con la mejor relación calidad-precio para que tu estancia sea perfecta.

Book your trip to Northern Portugal

Porto is always a good idea, and if everything is organized, even better. Spots for our weekend getaways fly fast—secure yours!

Guide’s Tip: Bring comfortable shoes for Porto’s hills and leave some space in your suitcase; the craft shops in Valença and Guimarães are a temptation

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Price range: 60,00€ through 120,00€

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Programme

DAY 1

  • 10:00 Departure from Santiago
  • 11:30 Stop in Sorpresa (beautiful village)
  • 14:00 Lunch and Visit to Guimarães
  • 20:00 Dinner in Porto + Walk

DAY 2

  • 09:30 Breakfast
  • 10:00 Visit of Porto
  • 13:00 Typical Lunch
  • 15:00h Optional
    Boat Cruise + Port Wine Cellar Visit
  • 17:00 Departure
  • Stop in Braga
  • 23:30 Arrival Santiago de Compostela

What is included

WHAT INCLUDES THE PRICE OF THE TRIP

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Guide to the cities
  • Travel insurance
  • Tour Leader
  • 1 night in a hostel
  • Breakfast

+ Info

In the event that a scheduled quota is not reached, the event can be canceled up to 48 hours before the event.

Sharing Galicia does NOT have any direct or indirect economic benefit in these types of trips, it is limited to forming groups, collecting the money and delivering it to the organizing travel agencies in order to obtain the best conditions for the members.

Payments made by credit card are directly transferred to the travel agency, so it is necessary to cont act them for any refund. The agency data will be provided to any user who requires it by WhatsApp or email.

The cancellation of one-day trips in which the reservation of additional transport to the bus is not required, if it occurs 3 days (72 hours) before the provision of our services, there will be a surcharge of 50% of the total amount of the excursion. In the event that the time is less than specified, you will not be entitled to a refund of the amount paid.

ny user has the possibility of finding a substitute who participates in the trip in their place, prior notice by email up to 12 hours before the provision of our services to info@sharingalicia.org. The change of participant name will have no cost.

The price includes the departure from Santiago de Compostela.
For departures from other cities, depending on the route, there may be a supplement of between 0 and 10 euros per person (return trip) with a minimum number of people. For more information ask by mail, Whatsapp or phone.

3-DAY PROGRAMME

This is an example programme for groups. Price to be defined.

DAY 1

  • 15:00 Departure from Santiago
  • 16:30 Stop in Sorpresa (beautiful village)
  • 18:00 Check-in Porto
  • 20:00 Dinner in Porto + Party

DAY 2

  • 10:00 Breakfast
  • 11:00 Visit to Porto
  • 13:00 Typical Lunch
  • 16:00h Optional
    Boat Cruise + Port Wine Cellar Visit
  • 20:00 Dinner
  • 23:00 We’re going to party

DAY 3

  • PLAN A (OPTIONAL)
  • 10:00h Breakfast
  • 10:30h Optional trip to AVEIRO + COIMBRA
  • 13:00h Lunch in Coimbra
  • 16:30h Return to Oporto
  • PLAN B
  • Wake up when you want (Until Check-Out)
  • Free Time in Porto
  • 18:00h Departure from Porto
  • 19:00h Stop in Guimaraes
  • 23:30h Arrival in Santiago

3 reviews for Porto and the Jewels of the North: 2-Day Getaway

  1. Judith Lewis

    Aveiro and Coimbra was amazing

  2. James Rodd

    If you are going to Santiago de Compostela don’t forget that you are very near to Portogallo, you must have this amazing trip to Porto with Galicia Travels!

  3. Sarah Raven

    The boat cruise we made in Porto was wonderful, thanks Galicia Travels for this opportunity!

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