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a quinta today and trace the path of port from and ceilings coated in pure gold, and the
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perspective on the Douro River as our small and in its own style, the pinnacle of which is
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sellers. Afterwards, we return to the hotel. LYO RWT__P]TYR WTRS_ ʭc_`]P^
Rejoin your fellow travelers for an included
dinner this evening. Afterwards, join us for an optional tour of
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Day 14 Travel to Porto MPQZ]P ^P__TYR Zʬ ZY L OT^NZaP]d bLWV ZQ -ZX
Jesus do Monte, a hilltop pilgrimage site
This morning, we’ll travel west to coastal
outside the city where we will witness the
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settlement that gave Portugal its name (when
City Center.
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when Portuguese sailors were the world’s enjoy lunch on your own today. Perhaps you’ll
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After arriving in Porto, we’ll get an
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introduction to the city with a panoramic
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driving tour to see some of its famous sites
Port wine at one of Porto’s wineries. This
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evening, we gather together for an included
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dinner at a local restaurant.
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Breakfast, Dinner
gather for dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 Explore Porto
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perspective on life in Portugal during a
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discussion with some local students. Then
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