A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Porto is Portugal's second city, built on steep hillsides above the Douro River and famous for port wine. It scores 9 out of 10 for food, and 8 for culture, romance, value and safety, making it a charming, affordable city break.
The best time to visit Porto is May to June or September, with warm, sunny days and fewer crowds than mid-summer.
Walk the riverside Ribeira district, then cross the Dom Luís I Bridge to the port lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia for tastings. See the blue-and-white tiles at São Bento station, and climb the Clérigos Tower. Try a francesinha, Porto's famous sandwich. The Douro Valley wine region makes a beautiful day trip by train or boat.
Porto suits couples, food and wine lovers, and budget travellers.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney