3 days · Porto itinerary

Porto in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Porto lets you add the historic Minho cities to the old town and the Douro Valley. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Porto — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

1Day 1: old town & port
2Day 2: Douro Valley
3Day 3: Braga & Guimarães
4Food & Fado evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the Ribeira, Lello Bookshop and São Bento, take a cruise and taste port in Gaia.

Day 2: the Douro Valley

Day-trip for winery tastings, a river cruise and a vineyard lunch.

Day 3: Braga & Guimarães

Visit the Bom Jesus sanctuary in Braga and the medieval birthplace of Portugal in Guimarães.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Porto — prices per person.

Peso Da Regua

Régua : Prime Douro Valley Tour : 9 Wines, Trad. Lunch & Priv. ボート

5.0(2)·7 時間

料金$174/ 人

via Viator

Porto in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Porto?

Three days is ideal — the old town and port cellars, a Douro Valley wine day trip, and a day in the historic cities of Braga and Guimarães.

What is the best day trip from Porto for 3 days?

The Douro Valley is the standout; Braga and Guimarães are richly historic, and Aveiro’s canals make a charming alternative.

How do I plan a 3-day Porto itinerary?

Spend day one in the city and Gaia, day two in the Douro Valley, and day three in Braga and Guimarães, booking the wine day trips ahead.