This summer Jet.com and Jet2Citybreaks launched flights and package holidays to Porto from Manchester Airport, M.E.N.'s Liv Clarke went along to see what this city has to offer
A perfect city break is a balancing act; on the one hand you want to soak up the essence of a place, see its most famous sites, experience the culture and learn about its history. On the other, you also want that quintessential holiday feeling: that relaxing drink at sunset, a comfortable hotel to retreat to, and delicious meals where you don’t have to wash up.
I went on a Jet2CityBreak to Porto and experienced their Discover More package which includes a Douro Valley wine tour. The beauty of this package is that it opens your eyes to more than just the city itself, and showcases an area you otherwise wouldn’t visit. Here’s what I discovered in Porto during my trip.
The hotel has a small outdoor dip pool where you can cool off after a day spent exploring the city; it’s an added bonus which you don’t always get in city-centre hotels. Hop on a tuk tuk tour Sightseeing is a huge part of any city break, yet it can be heavy going on the feet - which is where a tuk tuk ride can come in handy. You can sit back and see every corner of the city without having to move a muscle.
WOW is a collection of museums, restaurants and bars with a focus on Porto’s wine industry in particular - there’s even a museum dedicated to cork. I discovered everything there is to know about wine and winemaking at The Wine Experience, an immersive exhibition which tells the story of this household drink.
Another must while in the Douro Valley is a boat ride along the river. Gliding across the water, it gives you a sense of the scale of this beautiful region, and makes you appreciate what goes into every bottle.
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