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Eliza & Paul
THE BIG
DAY
August 11, 2022
Thursday
Douro Valley Vineyard
Details to follow
Dress code: Casual
Welcome Reception
August 12, 2022
Friday
Late Morning
Details to follow
Dress code: Casual
Porto City Tour
August 12, 2022
Friday
Evening
Details to follow
Dress code: Casual
Rehearsal Dinner
August 13, 2022
Saturday
Wedding Day
August 14, 2022
Sunday
The Yeatman Hotel, Porto, Portugal
Dress code: Casual
Brunch
August 15-22, 2022
Paul and Eliza heading to Algarve, Portugal
Everyone is welcome
Details to follow
After Party
GETTING
THERE
Accommodation
Yeatman Hotel ~$320USD+fees/night
https://www.the-yeatman-hotel.com/en/
Hilton Hotel ~$153USD+fees/night
https://hilton.com/en/hotels/opogahi-hilton-porto-gaia/
Caléway Hotel ~$108USD+fees/night
LocalTransportation
Uber is inexpensive in Porto. Average local ride will cost $4-9 USD.
Car: ~€271/Car
~2h40m Car Shuttle from Lisbon to Porto, Portugal.
Beautiful drive with opportunity for some sightseeing stops. Lizzy can help arrange for the car service.
Flight
Lisbon, Portugal Aiport (LIS) https://www.aeroportolisboa.pt/en/lis/home
Car: ~€271/Car
~2h40m Car Shuttle from Lisbon to Porto, Portugal.
Beautiful drive with opportunity for some sightseeing stops. Lizzy can help arrange for the car service.
Flight: Porto, Portugal (OPO) https://www.aeroportoporto.pt/en/opo/home
Car:
Uber is relatively inexpensive to the Yeatman Hotel.
Passport
3 month beyond intended travel date required. No Visa application needed for USA passports.
US Secretary of State, passport agency is extremely busy. Be sure to immediately book renewal appointment if you do not have a valid passport. If you're having any issues, please contact us.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html
GENERAL INFO
CURRENCY & PAYMENT
Portugal uses the Euro.
$1USD = €0.95
(May 17, 2022)
Visa, Mastercard, and Amex are also widely accepted.
WEATHER
Average temperature for Porto, Portugal in August is 77° / 60°F, with 2 days of rain.
TRANSPORTATION
Uber is inexpensive in Porto. Average local ride will cost $4-9 USD.
COVID-19
Negative test required.
https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Get free PCR test at your local Walgreens.
https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing?ban=covid_vanity_testing
Portugal has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world at 93%.
https://ourworldindata.org/covid-vaccinations?country=PRT
Things to Do
Things to do in Porto, Portugal
https://www.thecrazytourist.com/25-best-things-porto-portugal/
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Cais da Ribeira
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Luís I Bridge
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Church of São Francisco
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Clérigos Church
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Praça da Liberdade
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Muralha Fernandina
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Livraria Lello