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Portugal • 10 Days
Prices verified: Aug 2026 • Source: CP Urbanos do Porto Train fare

10-Day Northern Portugal & Douro Wine Route

Beginning and ending in Porto, this route explores the birthplace of the nation in Guimarães, the sanctuary of Bom Jesus in Braga, the Venice of Portugal in Aveiro, and an unforgettable scenic rail journey up the Linha do Douro canyon.

Trip Duration 10 Days
Estimated Total €780
Daily Average ~€78/day
Travel Style mid_range
Itinerary route

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  1. 1
    Porto 4 days
  2. 2
    Braga 1 day
  3. 3
    Guimarães 1 day
  4. 4
    Aveiro 2 days

Intercity route legs

Porto → Braga train • Approx 1h 10m 💡 Urban suburban train from São Bento.
~€3.45
Braga → Guimarães bus • Approx 45m 💡 Frequent interurban bus connection.
~€3.50
Porto → Douro Valley (Peso da Régua) train • Approx 2h 10m 💡 Sit on the right side of the train heading east for river views.
~€10.20
Porto → Aveiro train • Approx 1h 15m 💡 Urban suburban train on Linha de Aveiro.
~€3.85

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrival & Cedofeita Quarters

Porto

Arrive in Porto. Settle into a boutique guesthouse in Cedofeita.

Estimated day spending: €75.00
Day 2

Historic Porto & Gaia Cellars

Porto

Explore the Ribeira district, walk the Dom Luís I bridge, and sample vintage tawnies in Gaia.

Estimated day spending: €82.00
Day 3

Baroque Splendor of Braga

Braga

Take the CP urban train to Braga. Ride the 1882 hydraulic funicular to Bom Jesus do Monte.

Estimated day spending: €72.00
Day 4

Medieval Guimarães: Birthplace of Portugal

Guimarães

Take the connecting regional train to Guimarães. Tour the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza and walk the ancient ramparts of Guimarães Castle.

Estimated day spending: €70.00
Day 5

Linha do Douro Scenic Train to Régua

Douro Valley (Peso da Régua)

Board the Linha do Douro train from Porto to Peso da Régua (€10.20), seated on the river side.

Estimated day spending: €85.00
Day 6

Vineyard Terraces of Pinhão

Douro Valley (Peso da Régua)

Continue to Pinhão. Visit a traditional quinta for wine tasting and local olive oil.

Estimated day spending: €88.00
Day 7

Return to Porto via Amarante

Porto

Scenic return rail journey to Porto. Evening dinner in the vibrant Bonfim neighborhood.

Estimated day spending: €74.00
Day 8

Canals & Art Nouveau in Aveiro

Aveiro

Urban train south to Aveiro (€3.85). Sample Ovos Moles and cycle using the free BUGA bikes.

Estimated day spending: €76.00
Day 9

Costa Nova Striped Houses & Atlantic Dunes

Aveiro

Short local bus out to Costa Nova to photograph the vibrant striped fishing palheiros and ocean boardwalks.

Estimated day spending: €78.00
Day 10

Serralves Park & Departure

Porto

Return to Porto for a morning walk in Serralves contemporary park before airport departure.

Estimated day spending: €80.00

✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time

Drop the overnight in Aveiro and visit Braga as a simple day trip from Porto, condensing the itinerary to 7 days.

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