15 days in Northern Portugal 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Largo da Oliveira and Monumento aos Herois da Guerra Peninsular. Escape the urban bustle at Praia da Costa Nova and Parque Tematico Molinologico. Step out of Porto with an excursion to Montanha- Parque da Penha in Guimaraes--about 58 minutes away. Spend the 18th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), learn about winemaking at Porto Augusto's, stroll through Zoo Santo Inacio, and look for all kinds of wild species at Celanus-Empresa de Turismo, SA.

To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Porto tour itinerary planner.

Bristol, UK to Porto is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of car and ferry. In May in Porto, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can go by car to Viseu.

Viseu is a city and municipality in the Centro Region of Portugal and the capital of the district of the same name, with a population of 99,274 inhabitants, and center of the Viseu Dão Lafões intermunipical community, with 267,633 inhabitants.Settled during the period of the early Iberian castro culture, the territory of Viseu was populated by a series of cultures, that include the Romans, Suebs, Visigoths and Moors. Keep things going the next day: explore the historical opulence of Castelo de Linhares da Beira, then explore the historical opulence of Sabugal Castle, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja de Santiago e Panteao dos Cabrais, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Sinagoga de Belmonte.

To find photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Viseu trip builder tool .

You can drive from Porto to Viseu in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Pinhao.

On the 23rd (Thu), pause for some serene contemplation at Santuario Nossa Senhora da Lapa, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja Matriz de Sernancelhe, explore the historical opulence of Penedono Castle, then delve into the distant past at Castelo de Ansiaes, and finally learn about winemaking at Quinta do Seixo - Sandeman. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the views at The Douro Valley, then take a peaceful walk through Miradouro do Fradinho, then do a tasting at Quinta do Bomfim, and finally don't miss a visit to Pinhao Railways Station.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Pinhao trip maker website .

You can drive from Viseu to Pinhao in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Braganca.

Bragança is a city and municipality in north-eastern Portugal, capital of the district of Bragança, in the Alto Trás-os-Montes subregion of Portugal. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Castle of Braganza and Miranda do Douro Cathedral. Get a sense of the local culture at Ponte Romana de Trajano and Church of Santa Maria. Venture out of the city with trips to Parque Biologico de Vinhais (in Vinhais), Albufeira Do Azibo (in Macedo de Cavaleiros) and Chaves (Castelo de Chaves, Church of Misericordia, & more). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Domus Municipalis, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja da Antiga Se, see the interesting displays at Museu Iberico da Mascara e do Traje, and admire the masterpieces at Galeria George Dussaud.

To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Braganca trip app .

Traveling by car from Pinhao to Braganca takes 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Geres.

On the 28th (Tue), make a trip to Ponte románica da Ramallosa, contemplate the long history of Ponte da Barca, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Mosteiro De Bravaes, and finally get outside with Cascata da Portela do Homem. On the 29th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Museu da Geira, then cruise along Miradouro da Pedra Bela, and then identify plant and animal life at Cabril Eco Rural.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Geres driving holiday site .

You can drive from Braganca to Geres in 3 hours. On the 30th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.