Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal

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Set picturesquely on the banks of the River Douro.
Oporto sits deep in the gorge of the River Douro and on the riverside – dominated by the two-level Luis I bridge – it’s possible to look up at the narrow streets of the old town. They climb out of the valley, lined with pastel-fronted houses with red-tiled roofs, mixed in with neo-classical buildings and wonderful baroque churches. Dominating the centre of the city is the fortress-like hulk of the Cathedral, which is worth visiting for the views alone.
Oporto is, of course, famous for the fortified wine much loved by the British and at night the neon signs of Cockburn, Taylor’s, Sandeman and the rest light up the waterfront. On the ground floor of the Museu Romantico is the Port Wine Institute, where port is served with great ceremony. The cellars of the different makers can also be visited.

- TOUR A - OPORTO CITY TOUR
- Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal, Portugal
The Oporto that we shall see today dates mainly from the 18th century, when trade was booming and merchants financed fine houses for themselves. We will have the chance to see some of the city’s finest buildings on this tour.

- TOUR C - PORT WINE & DOURO RIVER CRUISE
- Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal, Portugal
The attraction of Oporto, Portugal’s second largest city, lies in its workday atmosphere.

- TOUR D - OPORTO ON YOUR OWN
- Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal, Portugal
For those who have visited Oporto before or just prefer to do their own thing, this tour is perfect.
- TOUR E - ANCIENT BRAGA
- Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal, Portugal
Today Braga is known for its historic buildings, monuments, gardens and fountains.
- TOUR F - PANORAMIC OPORTO & PORT WINE
- Leixoes (for Oporto), Portugal, Portugal
Our panoramic drive around Oporto shows us a town of major contrasts, with large avenues and squares surrounded by older narrow picturesque streets and simple façades.



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