Tag: Porto

Where in the World Are We?

Today’s Schedule

Today’s Excursion – Savoring Proud Porto

This morning we’ll take a walking tour of Porto’s riverfront Ribeira district, including the lavish rooms of its Stock Exchange Palace, the exquisitely gilded Church of São Francisco, and São Bento train station. Then we’ll enjoy a peaceful cruise on the Douro River, floating under many of Porto’s majestic bridges. The afternoon and evening are all yours to wander through Porto’s lively city center — or seek out some sipping at a port-wine lodge.

Gilded Church of São Francisco

Porto’s riverfront Ribeira district

Stock Exchange Palace

Douro River cruise floating under many of Porto’s majestic bridges and seeing the sights on both sides of the river.

Travelling up the funicular and back to our hotel.

Farewell dinner

Where in the World Are We?

We are in Porto, Portugal, home to Portugal’s Port wine industry.

Today’s Escursion

Today’s Escursion – Vineyard Views and Porto

Today we traveled through terraced wine country on our way to the port city of Porto. Upon arrival in this rustic Portuguese San Francisco, we explored the city through our taste buds with a sampling of delicious local cuisine, which taught us about history, architecture, and culture along the way.

Later that evening we had dinner at the famous Majestic Cafe and then strolled around the neighborhood.