Oh, Porto! Unique Things To Do In The City

Jewish cruises in Douro is not complete without a Porto city tour. Who would miss a chance to fall in love with a UNESCO Heritage Site when you are already sailing there, right?

Douro River

Here are three unique things to do once you are embarked on this Portuguese paradise:

Ride

The most scenic natural wonder in Nothern Portugal is definitely the Douro River. The 897 kilometer-long river is among Iberia’s most important waterways. The river connects Portuguese and Spanish river towns and cities which makes it a vital transportation route.

A unique way to get enchanted by the beauty of Douro is through a cable car. The cable car gives you an astonishing view of the river and the equally iconic Luis I Bridge. Take your family and friends during a kosher tour in Porto on a cable car overlooking the majestic city of Porto.

Buy

During your Jewish vacation in Porto, you should not forget bringing home something memorable - things that would make you reminiscent of Portugal’s second most populous city. One unique (for foreign tourists) find in Porto local markets and shops would be the Galo de Barcelos or Rooster of Barcelos.

The Rooster of Barcelos is an iconic Portuguese legend about a Galician who was falsely accused of stealing then hung. The man then meets a judge, who eats a rooster, to plead his innocence telling him that the rooster will crow once they hang him - it did!

Visit

When J. K. Rowling was still an ESL teacher, she frequently visits the Livraria Lello, one of Europe’s most beautiful libraries. Established in 1906, the library is said to be Rowling’s inspiration for Hogwarts. Once you visit the captivating Portuguese wonder, you’ll realize how similar it is to the structures in the magical place of Hogwarts.

Feel the magic and nostalgia during your kosher tour in Livraria Lello. Take selfies and photographs that would definitely be the star of your social media feed.

Make your Jewish travel memorable by joining a Kosher River Cruise in Douro river. Liven up and enjoy your short vacation on an all-inclusive luxury river cruise with exceptional first-class services, luxury kosher food, and in-depth educational tours in destinations in Northern Portugal and Spain.