5 days in Vila Nova de Gaia Itinerary

Across the Douro River from Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia touts famed Port wine lodges, where bottles are stored and aged.

You've now added Offley Cellars to your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Vila Nova de Gaia: Anca Fountain (in Anca) and Coimbra (Portugal dos Pequenitos, Old Monestary of Santa Clara, &more). There's still lots to do: do a tasting at Graham's Port Lodge, steep yourself in history at Pedroso Monastery, and savor the flavors at Sandeman Cellars.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Vila Nova de Gaia trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport. In January, daytime highs in Vila Nova de Gaia are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 43°F.