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SIGHTSEEING TOURS
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TA DMC, the housing agency for ICAR 2018, has prepared a selection of sightseeing tours presenting you the best that Porto and North of Portugal have to offer. Please select those that most interest you.
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PORTO CITY TOUR WITH WINE TASTING Half day tour EUR 40,00 per person HIGHLIGHTS
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The tour begins passing by one of the most enchanting monuments, Porto’s Cathedral, birthplace of the city, a magnificent work of Romanesque era. Observe the Clérigos tower, a genuine baroque style that marks the landscape of the city (no entrance). Find out one of the most beautiful and oldest library in the world, Lello’s bookshop, which provided inspiration to the writer J.K. Rolling to write Harry Potter. Crossing the famous Aliados Avenue you will procced to São Bento Railway Station. Looking around you will discover the dramatic tiles panels which reveal some of the most important scenes of Portugal’s history, adding even more value to this majestic building. After crossing the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, you will arrive at Vila Nova de Gaia. Take a break to see the stunning view of Douro River and the old Town. After admiring the amazing landscape that only Porto can provides you, you’ll visit a Port wine cellars and enjoy a finest Port Wine tasting, learning more about its production and different flavors. |
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PORTO CITY TOUR WITH WINE TASTING & 6 BRIDGES DOURO CRUISE Half day tour EUR 55,00 per person HIGHLIGHTS
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Your half-day tour begins passing by Porto’s Cathedral, a Romanesque building where Porto city was born. Appreciate Clérigos Tower, designed and decorated by the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni (no entrance). This tower gives you a stunning view over the entire city. Admire one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, Lello's bookshop, which provided inspiration to J.K. Rolling’s to write Harry Potter. Explore Aliados Avenue; there is a picture to be taken everywhere you look! One of the main attractions in Porto, a mandatory stop in this tour, São Bento Railway Station, here, observe its twenty thousand painted tiles to discover Portugal’s history. It is almost impossible to talk about Porto and not mention the famous Porto’s wine! This tour will provides you a visit to one of the famous Porto Wine Cellars combined with a delicious wine tasting. Discover all the process behind the conception of this wine, enjoyed all over the world. A traditional Six Bridges Cruise in Douro’s river is a must-do in Porto! Embrace the opportunity to known the history of all the bridges that connects Porto to Gaia. Enjoy this panoramic cruise in a Rabelo boat to end your guided tour in a fabulous way. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DROP OFF AT THE END OF THIS TOUR IS NOT INCLUDED |
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HOP ON HOP OFF CITY SIGHTSEEING 48 hours pass EUR 17,00 per person HIGHLIGHTS
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Come and discover this unique city. Hop-on one of the amusing red buses and enjoy the best sightseeing of Porto. Visitors will pass by the main attractions of a city comfortably seated on the famous open-top red buses. The double-deck panoramic buses are equipped with audio guides in several languages and have a Hop-on, Hop-off system, i.e. visitors can get on and get off the bus as often as they like at any of the stops, for the duration of the ticket. With 38 conveniently located stops around the city, City Sightseeing Porto makes touring Porto both easy and fun. Learn at your own pace everything Porto has to offer. The charm & character of its old quarters filled with cafes & shopping centres is matched by the Cathedral area, perfect for exploring. The civic centre of the city in the Central Baixa quarter with broad avenues lined with banks and outdoor cafes, not forgetting the two-tiered covered daily market. |
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SIX BRIDGES DOURO CRUISE 50 Minutes EUR 17,00 per person HIGHLIGHTS
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Embark on the most popular of the Douro cruises. Browse through the riverside of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia and discover the beauty of the Douro River. Six magnificent bridges link the two banks of Douro River - Discover them all - The bridges have their very own distinctive styles: the emblematic Luis I bridge and its spectacular arch, the Arrábida bridge once the longest reinforced concrete bridge span in the world, the Infante D. Henrique bridge, one of the most elegant of its type, the Maria Pia bridge, Gustavo Eiffel's first masterpiece, the São João bridge with its span of 250m, a new world record among bridges in "portico" and, finally, the Freixo “double” bridge. Having the chance to be in the Douro River, a Heritage site by UNESCO, is to let yourself in one the most beautiful and fantastic activities that Porto has to offer, so take the chance and appreciate this amazing boat trip. Look around and admire the astonish views of Ribeira and Gaia. From the middle of the river you will find gorgeous views. |
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PORTO TUK TUK RIDE 50 Minutes EUR 17,00 per person HIGHLIGHTS
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Are you ready for a city tour completely different and funny at Porto? Book and discover this charismatic three-wheeled vehicle electric motor. Towards to the city’s heart, discover the majestic buildings that surrounds the gorgeous Aliados Avenue. You will have the opportunity to know the most iconic monuments and its peculiarities, such as São Bento Railway Station, a tremendous building that tells Portugal’ history. Speaking of Portugal history, know the birthplace of the city, one of its main buildings, Porto’s Cathedral. Cross the Grilo Square and sight the stunning Stock Exchange Palace, one of the most richness monuments of Portugal. Pass by the Arrábida’s bridge, look around to appreciate the typical Rabelo boats sailing on Douro’s river. Back to the city’s centre, discover the Santa Catarina Street and if you are a huge fan of tiles do not miss the chapel of Santa Catarina. Feel the wind on your face as you cross the city’s historical centre, a perfect landscape deserves a photo! Tuk Tuk tour is an experience not to be missed that will surely be unforgettable! |
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FÁTIMA AND COIMBRA TOUR Full day tour EUR 100,00 per person HIGHLIGHTS
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Your full-day tour begins driving to Fátima, Portugal’s religious centre. Visit the House-Museum of Aljustrel, where the three little shepherds were born, canonized this year (2017) by Pope Francis in Fátima. Discover Fatima’s Sanctuary, built at the spot of the Virgin Mary apparitions and take the opportunity to learn all about this historical phenomenon. In the enclosure of the tremendous sanctuary, you will find: The Rosary Basilica and The Apparitions Chapel, important buildings that represent parts of the history of the three little shepherds. Find the new work of the renowned Portuguese plastic artist, Joana Vasconcelos, a stunning Rosary, denominated as “Suspension”. Take some time to experience the spiritual environment of the Sanctuary, light a candle and appreciate the stunning Neoclassical buildings style. Enjoy the lunch included in this tour and proceed your visit to Coimbra, the notorious university city. Next stop is the beautiful Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova, a true Franciscan cloister monastery. Look around and find the emblematic clothing of the university students, which perfectly represent the tradition of this noble city. It is time to visit the prestigious University of Coimbra considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is easy to see why, its monumental buildings and history attracts public from all over the world. Discover the long staircase of the Quebra-Costas, commerce, narrow streets and typical neighborhoods of the historical centre. Return to Porto. |
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AVEIRO, THE PORTUGUESE VENICE TOUR Half day tour EUR 55,00 per person HIGHLIGHTS
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This exciting half-day tour departs from Porto and, as soon as you arrive, enjoy a walking guided tour through the historical centre of Aveiro, a special city where the old and the modern are combined. Admire the charming residences with some Art Nouveau details and take some pictures to the beautiful Aveiro’s Cathedral and its Baroque style. As you walk, learn more about the city history: a fishing village, founded on salt production and trade. The magic of this journey takes place on one-hour boat ride on a classic Moliceiro (traditional boat) along the city’s dazzling canals. Relax and enjoy the landscape on this traditional boat used to collect sea grass in the lagoon. After this delightful cruise, your guide will show you Costa Nova, a spectacular white sand beach. Discover the famous colorful typical fishermen’s houses typical painted with vertical stripes. On the return to Porto, the guide will tell you more about Portugal’s history and its interesting facts. |
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MINHO REGION TOUR - BRAGA AND GUIMARÃES Full day tour EUR 90,00 per person HIGHLIGHTS
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This exciting journey starts driving to Braga, the Capital of Minho province. On your way to Braga, take a look at the lush and green landscape of mountains, valleys and rivers. Braga is a profound religious city and this journey will get you in touch with the well-known, Triangle of Faith: The Cathedral, The Sanctuaries of Sameiro and Bom Jesus. The Sanctuary of Sameiro is the witness of the Christian heritage, a tremendous building where talent, devotion and generosity are the secrets elements that turns this building so overwhelming to all. After, you will reach the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, a religious place but also a perfect spot to appreciate the landscape of Braga’s city and the magical details of the building. Here, nature is privileged and protected with affection! Your guide will show you the magnificence of Braga’s Cathedral, a monument that combines the Romanesque, Manueline and Baroque styles. The oldest Cathedral of Portugal and the birthplace of Braga city. Time to take a break at Braga’s city centre and enjoy an amazing traditional lunch that is included on this tour. After lunch, the guide will drive you to Guimarães, historical city, the birthplace of the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques. Visit Guimarães Castle, located oven a hill, and from one of its seven towers located over, observe the wonderful city view. On your way to the Guimarães historical city centre, the guide will describe some of the most important buildings, such as The Palace of the Bragança Dukes. Discover this UNESCO Heritage site, Guimarães, an authentic example of the evolution of a medieval city through history and time. Return to Porto. |
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DOURO VALLEY WINE TOUR Full day tour EUR 98,00 per person HIGHLIGHTS
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| Enjoy the stunning landscapes throughout your trip: green valleys, beautiful vineyards, majestic almond and olive groves. You reached your destination: Douro’s heart, a series of small villages with an important role in the history of Port’s Wine. Learn all about Port Wine and Douro’s Region history as you have the opportunity to visit two well-known Wine Estates. While on your guided tour, stop in one of several viewpoints “Miradouro” and go along with the undulating curves of Douro’s wine region hillsides, so unique that were awarded UNESCO World Heritage. The perfect scenery for an exquisite wine tasting at Pinhão, a small village that covers a large number of renowned Wine Estates, a mandatory stop on this surprising tour. The wine is not the only one that has a good reputation in this region: the gastronomy is able to bring you “the mouth-watering factor”. Do not worry, it is lunch time! Enjoy a traditional meal included on this full-day guided tour. There is one more renowned Wine Estates to visit, after a tasteful lunch, nothing fits better than a Port wine tasting, feel free to appreciate some of the best. This full-day tour is far from over, a one hour panoramic cruise through the Douro’s river is coming! A delightful way to enjoy the dazzling landscapes of the Douro Valley capable of raise several sensations. Return to Porto. | ||
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DOURO RIVER UPSTREAM CRUISE (PORTO/RÉGUA/PORTO) Full day tour EUR 90,00 per person HIGHLIGHTS
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| Get prepare to embark on this full-day Douro’s river cruise. Start your cruise heading for the Douro’s heart. While taking a delicious breakfast on board appreciate a panoramic view from this city full of movements and sounds. Along the cruise, you begin to realize that you are about to crossing a completely different territory and environment - this is the magic of the Douro’s Region. Finally you will start to get into the region of Douro, known as the first wine region to be demarcated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, a region where time stands still and where the nature predominates in its pure state. Cross the two dams of Douro: Crestuma-Lever and Carrapatelo, for those who have never experienced is certainly an exciting time. Do not skip the delicious lunch on board that this complete Douro’s cruise includes. This fabulous cruise is about to end but not your trip to Douro! Take some time to appreciate the city of Régua, its surrounding landscapes of enormous beauty and, of course, try Régua’s typical sweets. In the Railway Station the train is waiting for you, another journey full of stunning landscapes is coming, prepare your camera! Your finish line is the emblematic São Bento Railway Station. What a great place to end this wonderful Douro’s journey! | ||
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Any cancellation received until the 15th April 2018, will be refunded after the event, minus EUR 25,00 of administrative fees. After this date no refunds will be made. “No-shows” will be charged in full. If you wish to change or cancel your hotel booking, please contact TA DMC by e-mail to helder.viana@tacongress.com |
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