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Porto, Portugal |
No visit to Porto would be complete without discovering what makes this charming city tick. Begin this unforgettable experience with a tour of the tiny cobblestone alleys of the Bairro da Sé, the medieval heart of Porto, where flapping sheets are hung out to dry between the buildings and the locals sit in the shade in village-style plazas. Here the beauty and age of the buildings, as well as the Roman archaeological remains, have won the area Unesco World Heritage Status. Don’t miss Porto Cathedral, the Romanesque icon of the city.
No trip to Porto would be complete without a chance to sample the city’s most famous export: port wine. At the end of your visit, you’ll cross the lazy river Douro to visit the famous port cellars of Caves Croft, in Vila Nova de Gaia. The huge barrels of the port is carefully aged to perfection in the cool stone cellars before being exported all over the world, and there are plenty of opportunities to stock up on your favorites before returning to your hotel.