Hidden Portugal
Holiday Highlights
- Discover Portugal's second city, Oporto, in its splendid setting above the River Douro
- Visit a port wine lodge
- Journey along the scenic Costa Verde
- Explore the Vinho Verde's vineyards and discover the ancient Roman bridge at Ponte de Lima
- The historic fishing towns of Póvoa de Varzim and Vila do Conde
- Guided visits to Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima in the northern Minho region
Why we love this holiday ...
"Portugal’s “green coast” is a picture-book seaside destination, awash with white sandy beaches, vibrant forests and pretty fishing towns. And if, like us, you like nothing more than to sip a glass of fine wine in the sunshine, you’ll be delighted to hear that the region is home to many vineyards and wine lodges – meaning a tasty tipple is never far away! Newmarket also offers a range of optional excursions on this break, meaning you can do as little or as much as you like – it is your holiday after all!"
What's Included
- Seven nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at your chosen hotel
- Tours of Oporto, the Costa Verde and the Minho region
- Return flights to Oporto
- Coach travel and transfers throughout
- Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Oporto, meet your tour manager and board the coach for the short transfer to your chosen hotel.
Day 2
Our first included excursion, taken in the company of your tour manager, is a full-day visit to Portugal’s second city, Oporto. The city that gave its name to the country is ancient, time-weathered, and clings haphazardly to the hillside above the beautiful River Douro. During the day, you will also visit one of the city’s many famous port wine lodges, and have the chance to enjoy lunch in a riverside restaurant. An optional boat trip on the Douro will also be available (payable locally). You’ll return to Póvoa for dinner.
Estalagem Santo Andre
Axis Vermar Beach Hotel
Terms and conditions
This offer applies to new bookings only on Air-Inclusive holidays (including Tour-Only packages) made between 1st and 14th November 2019 (inclusive) only. Offer excludes ocean cruises, river cruises, Wimbledon packages and Andre Rieu concert breaks, and cannot be used in conjunction with Late Availability pricing. Enter the promo code (HAMPERFESTIVE) when booking and your hamper will be sent to the address of the lead passenger in time for Christmas. Hampers are not available on bookings with postal addresses in the Channel Islands. If you cancel your holiday, your hamper will not be dispatched. One hamper per booking. No cash equivalent can be provided. If this free gift is chosen, you are agreeing that you will provide a valid address and will allow us to send this and any other necessary data to Whisk for the sole purpose of fulfilling the order of the free gift. Whisk will not use this information for any other purpose. Newmarket Holidays will use this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Newmarket Holidays are acting as an agent to Whisk and are unable to resolve any issues you may have with Whisk after your account has been activated. This offer is subject to availability, and can be withdrawn at any time.
Airport development fees
An Airport Development Fee has been introduced at a few UK Airports. You will be required to pay this charge at the following airports prior to checking in for your flight: Blackpool, Durham Tees Valley, Newquay and Norwich. The amount varies from airport to airport, but it is generally between £5 and £10 per person. Please visit the airport's website for further information.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Market opening times
The market in Vila do Conde will only be open for tours that depart the UK on a Thursday. The market in Barcelos will only be open for tours that depart the UK on a Sunday.
Hotel transfer times
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.
Combining hotel transfers
We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.