Escape the post-Christmas blues with a long weekend in Portugal’s second city. By unbundling direct return flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) with a modern, central apartment near the metro, you can explore Porto’s historic tiled streets, riverfront views, and wine cellars for just £124 per person.
Deal Summary
- Destination: Porto, Portugal 🇵🇹
- Trip Type: 3-Night Weekend City Break
- Dates: Thursday 7th January – Sunday 10th January 2027
- Departure Airport: Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Return Flight Price: £55.00 per person
- Total DIY Price: £124.00 per person (Based on 2 sharing)
Price & Cost Breakdown
| Item | Details | Cost (per person) |
| Direct Return Flights | Bristol (BRS) ⇄ Porto (OPO) | £55.00 |
| Central Stay | 3 Nights at D&S – JB Apartments (£138 total / 2) | £69.00 |
| Total DIY Cost | Flights + 3 Nights Central Accommodation | £124.00 |
The Accommodation: D&S – JB Apartments
- Address: 136 Travessa da Regeneração, União de Freguesias do Centro, Porto
- Location Highlight: Situated in the central district, just 250 yards walking distance from Faria Guimarães Metro Station.
- Convenience: Excellent connectivity straight across the city via the metro network, giving you quick access down to Trindade, Aliados, and the historic riverfront while staying in a quieter neighbourhood.
Effortless Airport Transfers
Getting into central Porto from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) is one of the easiest transfers in Europe:
- Direct Metro (Line E – Purple): Take the metro directly from the airport terminal to Trindade Station.
- To the Apartment: From Trindade, take a short 8–10 minute stroll or switch one stop on the Yellow Line to Faria Guimarães, putting you just 250 yards from the apartment door.
- Fare & Time: Takes roughly 25–30 minutes and costs about €2.00–€2.60 on an Andante card.
Suggested 3-Night Weekend Itinerary
Day 1 (Thursday): Arrival & First Francesinha
- Land at Porto Airport, take the purple metro line straight into the center, and check in at Travessa da Regeneração.
- Head out for an authentic welcome dinner: try a hearty, piping-hot francesinha (Porto’s famous sandwich baked in spiced beer-and-tomato sauce with melted cheese) alongside a cold local Super Bock.
Day 2 (Friday): Historic Tiles, Livraria Lello & Ribeira Views
- Morning: Walk through the center to admire the stunning azulejo blue-and-white tilework on the Igreja do Carmo and inside São Bento Railway Station.
- Afternoon: Stroll down the bustling Rua das Flores toward the historic riverside district of Ribeira.
- Evening: Watch the sunset over the Douro River, grabbing fresh seafood or grilled sardines at a waterside tavern.
Day 3 (Saturday): Bridge Walks & Port Wine Cellars in Gaia
- Morning: Walk across the upper deck of the iconic double-decker Dom Luís I Bridge for panoramic views across the river and the terracotta roofs.
- Afternoon: Descend into Vila Nova de Gaia on the southern riverbank to tour a traditional port wine lodge and sample ruby and tawny varieties.
- Evening: Head up to Miradouro da Serra do Pilar for nighttime skyline views before enjoying a relaxed dinner of bacalhau (salt cod) and pastel de nata.
Day 4 (Sunday): Morning Coffee & Return Flight
- Grab an espresso and a fresh custard tart from a local bakery, hop back on the metro to the airport, and board your flight back to Bristol.
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