The Portugal - Porto Untour

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On the banks of the Douro, Porto is a colorful city teeming with life, history, and culture. Take in Porto’s riverside charms and many churches, palaces, gardens, and museums. And beyond Porto, white sand beaches, medieval towns, fishing villages, and scenic park land await. The rolling hills and terraced vineyards of the Douro River valley round out the r...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy Sample the local Port wine in and around Porto, and cruise the river
    • Venture deeper into the Douro River Valley for vineyards and scenery
    • Explore beautiful Medieval cities like Braga and Guimarães, where you can stroll the atmospheric labyrinth of their ancient core
    • See Portugal’s oldest university and the intricate layers of history in lovely Coimbra.
    • Board a colorful boat and explore the canals of lovely Aveiro, the Venice of Portugal.

What's this trip about?

    On the banks of the Douro, Porto is a colorful city teeming with life, history, and culture. Take in Porto’s riverside charms and many churches, palaces, gardens, and museums. And beyond Porto, white sand beaches, medieval towns, fishing villages, and scenic park land await. The rolling hills and terraced vineyards of the Douro River valley round out the region’s beauty. Stay in a comfortable private vacation apartment in an the charming city center. Day trip options: Douro River Valley, Aveiro and the Costa Nova, Braga, Coimbra, Viana do Castelo, Peneda-Gerês National Park, Vigo (northern Spain) and more.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityDouro
End CityDouro

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Portugal

Attractions

  • Coimbra
  • Douro Valley

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • One or two weeks in a private apartment in the city center
    • Suggestions for booking your international flight from the U.S. to Porto, or we can purchase tickets on your behalf.
    • Airport transfer assistance.
    • A local transit pass that also offers free and reduced admission to Porto attractions.
    • A Portugal rail pass.
    • An orientation session with local staff to help you make the most of your time.
    • A cultural event that gives you local insight into the culture.
    • Use of an Untours cell phone while on location.
    • A stash of groceries upon your arrival, so you don’t need to shop right away.
    • Pre-trip planning advice from our staff, available by phone or email right up until you leave.
    • Ongoing support with our local representative. Help available when you need it.

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What To Do On Your Vacation

Day trips: Just a few of the day trips in northern Portugal include Aveiro, Viana do Castelo, and Vigo. Visit historic towns of Viana do Castelo, Braga, Coimbra, Guimarães and the vineyards of the Douro River valley. Peneda-Gerês National Park is accessible by car or ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,179
Price per day$168
Last Updated: 9/10/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Cancellation policy

If Untours is notified more than 70 days prior to arrival in the first apartment, the following will be forfeited: $250 of each of your $400 deposits. If Untours has issued tickets on flights approved by you, your entire deposit will be forfeited.

If Untours is notified 70 days or less and 35 days or more prior to arrival in the first apartment, the following will be forfeited: $250 of each of your $400 deposits; cancellation fees for any flight tickets, transportation passes or rail tickets purchased for you by Untours; and 25 percent of the Untour fee. If you cancel 70-35 days prior to arrival in the first apartment, but have not paid in full, Untours will keep your deposit until payment is made as described above.

If Untours is notified 34 days or less and 3 days or more before arrival, the following will be forfeited: $250 of each of your $400 deposits; cancellation fees for any flight tickets, transportation passes or rail tickets purchased for you by Untours; and 50 percent of the Untour fee. If you cancel 34-3 days prior to arrival in the first apartment, but have not paid in full, Untours will keep your deposit until payment is made as described above.

If Untours is notified of a cancellation 2 days or less before arrival, all trip costs are non-refundable.

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