Experience Porto with the Travel Network

Porto is to be found in the northwest corner of Portugal in the heart of Vinho Verde country. It is also a short drive to Port country – some of the most beautiful and spectacular landscape in the world.

To organise your tour and experience Porto's many delights, please contact our preferred agent, VINITUR


8 reasons to visit Porto's wine regions

  1. Delight in the perfect wines of Porto, the best achieving 100 points in recognised wine ratings.
  2. Visit the century old wine lodges and breathe in the atmosphere of ports aging in the barrel.
  3. Porto is the gateway to the countrys’ finest wine regions: Port & Douro, Vinho Verde, Dao and Bairrada.
  4. Travel to the Douro Valley Winemaking Region and discover the incredible terraced vineyards, A World Heritage Site.
  5. In 1756 the Douro Region was the first region to be demarcated.
  6. Visit the lush greenery of Vinho Verde wine region and discover the aristocratic Manor Houses.
  7. Feel the Terroir while tasting the Portugese wines: you’ll discover their unique character.
  8. Enjoy the diversity: 30 wine regions, 250 indigenous stocks and all styles of wines and spirits! 

8 icons not to miss in Porto & surroundings

The vibrant and lively Historic Centre of Porto, a World Heritage Site.


The provocative Casa da Musica, one of “The Next Seven Wonders of the World”.


Delightful river cruises and historic trains
traveling through spectacular countryside.


Majestic Palaces, Castles, Monasteries and Historic Sites
classified as World Heritage Sites.


A paradise for golf
: South of Portugal in the Algarve, named “Established Gold Destination of the Year, 2006”.


Beautiful walks and bike paths through breathtaking scenery.


Medieval traditions
preserved in the ancestral mountain villages.


Popular festivals
and cultural events all year round.

8 taste sensations in Porto

  1. The rich and full-flavoured Traditional Gastronomy, officially recognised as a Cultural Heritage.
  2. A Mediterranean diet, rich in fresh vegetables, olive-oil, cabbage soup and dried fruits.
  3. A world of influences in Portuguese cuisine: Roman, Arab, African, American, Indian and Asian.
  4. Traditional “Tascas”, popular taverns specialising in rich food and great ambiance.
  5. The national specialty, Bacalhau (dried salted codfish) excellent fresh fish and seafood.
  6. The delicious mysteries of traditional sweets whose recipes remain a secret.
  7. Unique smallgoods such as sausages, hams and beautiful cheeses.
  8. World Class Chefs committed to using the best of Portuguese produce in original ways

To organise your tour and experience Porto's many delights, please contact our preferred agent:

Suggested Itineraries:

4 Day Tour (pdf)

VINITUR
Rua Afonso Cordeiro 679 3oK
4450-007 Matosinhos
Portugal

Ph: (351) 229 399 410
Fax: (351) 229 399 427
Mobile: (351) 914 631 353
www.vinitur.com
jmf@vinitur.com 


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