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Colourful houses of Porto's Ribeira district line the Douro River, with boats moored along the waterfront.

Porto by train

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Discover Porto

Porto, Portugal’s second city, is famous for its port wine and colourful riverside charm. The Ribeira district buzzes with life, and the Dom Luís I Bridge offers stunning views over the Douro River. Livraria Lello, a historic bookstore, and the iconic Clérigos Tower add cultural depth. Porto’s mix of history, flavour, and vibrant atmosphere captivates every traveler.

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Short break to Porto

A short jaunt to Porto ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.
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Multi-stop adventure through Porto

Travel through Portugal on a multi-stop adventure to Porto, complete with scenic trains, locally-owned stays, and places that reveal the wonder of journeying overland.
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Portugal's Douro Line

Portugal’s spectacular journey to ‘nowhere’. Board a Wes Anderson-esque carriage heading along the Douro River valley.
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Lisbon & Porto explorer

Travel south via Spain to Lisbon and Porto, combining tiled streets, riverfront warehouses and late trains between cities.
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Portugal's Atlantic coast

Heading through Basque Country, stop off along Portugal’s rugged Atlantic coast, all the way down to the Algarve.
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Activities and neighbourhoods in Porto

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  • Linha do Douro

    Ride Portugal’s Linha do Douro, a scenic train journey through the breathtaking Douro River valley. With its vintage carriages, it’s anexperience focused on the journey rather than the destination.

  • Pinhais and Cia sardine canning factory

    Take a fascinating tour of a working sardine factory. Pinhais & Cia is housed in one of the city’s most beautiful buildings in the Matosinhos district, 15 minutes by metro from the centre of Porto.

  • Sustainable wineries

    Porto and the Douro Valley are renowned for port and vinho verde. Visit Symington Family Estates, a B-Corp vineyard championing sustainability, with stunning quintas, committed to community support.

  • World of Wine

    Featuring eight museums and exhibitions, WOW is a must-do. The Wine Experience will take you on a journey from vine to bottle, including a tasting at the end.

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