getaways

DAY 1

CITY OF ORIGIN > PORTO / Vila Nova de GAIA Reception at Porto airport by a VEFA representative. Lunch (included). Tour through the historic center of the city of Porto, passing by the Cathedral (Sé do Porto), Torre dos Clérigos, Avenida dos Aliados, Igreja de São Francisco, Ribeira and the mouth of the Douro River. Free time. Visit the riverside area of Vila Nova de Gaia. Dinner at peak. Return to the hotel for accommodation.

DAY 2

LAMEGO / RÉGUA - CRUISE ON THE DOURO RIVER or vice versa / PORTO Breakfast and departure towards one of the oldest cities in Portugal, Lamego. Visit to the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, which is one of the most famous temples in the country. Then, departure towards the Régua pier, where we will embark on a wonderful cruise along the Douro River, between the city of Peso da Régua and the city of Porto. Aperitif and lunch on board. During the trip, we will have the opportunity to contemplate beautiful landscapes (Unesco World Heritage), always accompanied by music on board. During the navigation period, we will watch the lock process at the Carrapatelo Dam (with a 35-meter gap) and then at the Crestuma/Lever Dam (with a 14-meter gap). Arrival at the Estiva pier in Porto. Return to the hotel for dinner and accommodation.

DAY 3

AVEIRO > PORTO

After breakfast, departure towards the city of Aveiro, which is known as “Portuguese Venice”. Ride in a typical boat - Moliceiro (included), through the various channels of the Ria de Aveiro. Lunch (included).

Then we will visit Costa Nova, where we can see typical houses painted with vertical stripes where white mixes with yellow, red, green or blue. We will also visit Praia da Barra with its spectacular Lighthouse. Return to the hotel for dinner and accommodation.

DAY 4

AVEIRO > CITY OF ORIGIN

After breakfast, free time until transfer to the airport.

Included:

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• 4* Hotel (3 nights);

• 2 Lunch the traditional ones;

• 1 Lunch on Board – Cruise along the Douro River;

• 1 peak dinner;

• 2 Dinners at the Hotel;

• Cruise along the Douro River;

• Cruise in Moliceiro;

• Travel insurance;

• Vefa escort guide

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