£129pp—Porto: 3 nights & flights

Stay three nights in one of Porto's trendiest neighbourhoods. Spend time admiring colourful architecture, gazing over the Douro River, and sampling Port. Book for a last-minute break, or plan ahead for the end of the year.

What's included

• Return flights
• Three nights at the Exe Essenzia, in a Double Room
• Daily breakfast

When
Fly from London (Gatwick, Luton, or Stansted), or Bristol on select dates 27 April–18 May; 1–8 June; 15 November–13 December, 2025.

You can also depart from Birmingham or Manchester from £159 per person.

Travel on select dates September or October from £199 per person.

For more information or to book, see our partner's website.

Hotel details
Exe Essenzia is a 4-star property which sits in the Cedofeita neighbourhood. This trendy spot in Porto's downtown is known for excellent local restaurants and art galleries. It's a great place for a quieter stay away from the hustle and bustle. We recommend the beautiful walk through the Crystal Palace Gardens. You'll see peacocks wandering the grounds, and there's an amazing view over the river. The hotel is around a 25-minute walk from the historic centre. Or, there is a metro station nearby.

Enjoy a breakfast buffet each day, and visit the hotel bar in the evening. There's also a 24-hour fitness centre onsite.

Double rooms are decorated with warm tones and have a stylish, modern feel. Amenities include air conditioning, a television, a minibar, and tea-and coffee-making facilities. Wi-Fi is free.

Other options

• Add a city tour with a sightseeing cruise from £29 per person
• Add a tour of the Douro Valley from £99 per person
• Add a 10-minute panoramic helicopter tour from £99 per person

Transfers & baggage
Shared transfers can be arranger from £26 per person. Checked baggage is charged from £49 per bag, return.