26 days in Porto Itinerary

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

Change things up with these side-trips from Porto: Museu Monografico de Conimbriga (in Condeixa-a-Nova), Guimaraes (Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, Centro Historico de Guimaraes, &more) and Coimbra (Ponte Pedro e Ines, Praca do Comercio, &more). Dedicate the 4th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, contemplate the long history of Palacio da Bolsa, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

For reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Porto trip itinerary planning website.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport. In December, daytime highs in Porto are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C.