Two Weeks in Porto - A complete Exploration

This itinerary covers Porto's historic districts, wine regions, coastal towns, and cultural highlights. It has a mix of urban exploration, historical tours, culinary experiences, and day trips to surrounding areas.

Your Itinerary

Day 1: Porto Old Town Discovery

Morning: Explore Ribeira District (Start early to avoid crowds)
Afternoon: Visit São Bento Railway Station and admire its historic azulejo tiles
Evening: First port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia

Day 2: Historic Porto

Morning: Tour Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto)
Afternoon: Visit Livraria Lello bookstore and Igreja do Carmo
Evening: Traditional Portuguese dinner in Baixa district

Day 3: Port Wine Experience

Morning: Guided tour of Graham's Port Wine Cellar
Afternoon: Wine tasting and lunch in Vila Nova de Gaia
Evening: Sunset cruise on Douro River

Day 4: Day Trip to Douro Valley

Morning: Scenic train ride through Douro Valley
Afternoon: Visit local wineries and vineyards
Evening: Traditional Portuguese wine and dinner

Day 5: Coastal Exploration

Morning: Visit Matosinhos Beach and seafood market
Afternoon: Surf lesson or beach relaxation
Evening: Fresh seafood dinner

Day 6: Art and Culture

Morning: Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
Afternoon: Explore Crystal Palace Gardens
Evening: Traditional Fado music performance

Day 7: Braga and Guimarães Day Trip

Morning: Visit Braga's historic center and Bom Jesus Sanctuary
Afternoon: Explore Guimarães Castle and historic town
Evening: Regional dinner in Guimarães

Day 8: Northern Portugal Exploration

Morning: Day trip to Aveiro, known as 'Portugal's Venice'
Afternoon: Boat tour in Aveiro's canals
Evening: Try local seafood and ovos moles

Day 9: Porto's Markets and Cuisine

Morning: Bolhão Market food tour
Afternoon: Cooking class featuring Portuguese cuisine
Evening: Dinner at local restaurant

Day 10: Nature and Hiking

Morning: Hiking in Peneda-Gerês National Park
Afternoon: Waterfall and landscape exploration
Evening: Picnic dinner with local products

Day 11: Historical Architecture

Morning: Torre dos Clérigos climb
Afternoon: Visit Palácio da Bolsa
Evening: Night walking tour of historic districts

Day 12: Rural Portugal Experience

Morning: Visit rural quinta (farm) in Douro region
Afternoon: Wine and olive oil tasting
Evening: Farm-to-table dinner

Day 13: Beach and Relaxation

Morning: Visit Foz do Douro and lighthouse
Afternoon: Beach time at Praia do Molhe
Evening: Sunset drinks at beachfront bar

Day 14: Final Porto Exploration

Morning: Shopping in Rua de Santa Catarina
Afternoon: Final port wine and souvenir shopping
Evening: Farewell dinner in Ribeira

Tips

Pack layers as Porto's weather can be variable
Budget around €50-70 per day for meals and activities
Learn basic Portuguese phrases - locals appreciate the effort
Purchase Porto Card for public transportation and museum discounts
Comfortable walking shoes are essential for Porto's hilly terrain