Porto, Portugal

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Hidden Portugal

Discover a delightful corner of Portugal, filled with fascination, offering the warmest of welcomes and home to famous wines.

Stay at a choice of excellent hotels close to the historic Costa Verde fishing town of Póvoa de Varzim, beautifully set on the glorious Atlantic coast, and explore this little-known but lovely region on fascinating included guided excursions including a full-day tour of Porto, an excursion to Barcelos and Braga, and a trip Guimarães, the ‘Birthplace of Portugal’.

Fly Local
Beach & Coast
Best Selling
Scenery & Nature
History & Culture
Small Group

Top Highlights

Dom Luis Bridge, Porto

Discover Portugal's second city, Porto, in its splendid setting above the River Douro

Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga

Explore Braga, one of the country's oldest settlements

Duoro Valley, Portugal

Explore the Vinho Verde's vineyards

Igreja De Nossa Senhora Da Oliveira, Guimarães

Visit to the birthplace of Portugal, Guimaraes

Itinerary

Further highlights

Enjoy a tour to Barcelos, home to Europe’s largest open-air market

Visit a Porto wine lodge in Porto

Journey along the scenic Costa Verde

What the price includes

  • Seven nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in Povoa de Varzim
  • 7 breakfasts
  • A full-day tour of Porto
  • An excursion to Barcelos and Braga
  • A trip to Guimarães
  • A visit to one of Porto's many famous port wine lodges
  • A trip to Vinho Verde vineyards and Ponte de Lima
  • Return flights to Porto
  • Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout
  • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
  • All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

Solo price

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Departure point Departure date Price (per person) Availability
Aberdeen

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1597.00 pp

10 dates available

Birmingham

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1376.00 pp

10 dates available

Bristol

May 2027 - October 2027

from £1546.00 pp

5 dates available

Edinburgh

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1571.00 pp

10 dates available

Glasgow

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1576.00 pp

10 dates available

Humberside

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1576.00 pp

10 dates available

Inverness

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1622.00 pp

10 dates available

Leeds Bradford

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1576.00 pp

10 dates available

London Gatwick

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1393.00 pp

10 dates available

London Luton

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1282.00 pp

10 dates available

London Stansted

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1223.00 pp

10 dates available

Manchester

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1398.00 pp

10 dates available

Newcastle

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1576.00 pp

10 dates available

Norwich

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1576.00 pp

10 dates available

Teesside International

May 2027 - October 2028

from £1576.00 pp

10 dates available

Accommodation

Axis Vermar Beach Hotel, Exterior Pool
Axis Vermar Beach Hotel, Povoa de Varzim Povoa de Varzim, Portugal Boasting a fantastic location next to the beach and close to the centre of Povoa de Varzim, the four-star Axis Vermar Beach Hotel provides a relaxing home-from-home for guests wishing to soak up the sun.

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Offer Terms & Conditions

*15% off Black Friday discount applies to new escorted tour bookings made from 4th November 2026 to 1st December 2026 inclusive, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing. This offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing and excludes River Cruises, Wimbledon tours, Andre Rieu concert breaks and Edinburgh Tattoo. Premier Collection Holidays are discounted at 10%.

This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount, promotion or concession. Prices shown will automatically have the discount applied. The discount applies to the original tour price (excluding any discounts already applied, extras and holiday insurance) at the time of booking. This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Newmarket Holidays reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any tour. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02238316.

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