Highlights Of Porto By Land & River

OVERVIEW

Enjoy the definitive exploration of Oporto while walking through the engaging downtown and cruising the Duoro River. You will see a remarkable array of attractions, many of them religious in nature. They include the São Bento Railway Station – famous for its stunning azulejo tile panels depicting scenes of Portuguese history – and the façades of the Chapel of Souls and the Church of Our Lady of Camo, and the Torre dos Clérigos, which was the tallest structure in Portugal when built in 1763 as the bell tower of the adjoining Clerigos Church. Time will also be allotted for you to meander along Santa Catarina Street on your own. This pedestrian-only shopping hub is lined with extraordinary stores and restaurants. You will be treated to an entirely different perspective of Oporto while cruising the river. The skyline of the Ribiera quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage site along the Douro River, will be particularly memorable.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy vastly different views of Oporto while walking through town and cruising the river.
• See the Train Station and the exterior of two extraordinary azulejo tile-covered buildings.
• Spend free time browsing the shops on pedestrian-only Santa Catarina Street.
• Cruise the meandering Duoro River for a unique water perspective of Oporto.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.