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Try an amazing experience that you have an opportunity to know the Porto city and immerse in the community through a volunteer program in an organic farming.
This package is designed for the ones that would like to have an unique experience in Porto, knowing the stories and special places of the city. Also for those who wish to have an organic farming experience or simply enjoy the contact with nature. The volunteer activity will take place in “Cantinho das Aromáticas”, an organic farm near the city. This amazing farm has great international reputation for its sustainable and innovative practices.
375€ per person in double room
Duration: 7 Days, 6 nights
Minimum number of participants: 2
Maximum number of participants: 7
Price includes:
- 6 nights stay in four-stars hotel with daily breakfast
- Half board (5 lunches - Lunch buffet with choice of meat or fish dish, dessert and one drink of choice (soda, bear or a glass of wine))
- Volunteer action every morning
- Transport for the volunteer activities
- Group tour every day during afternoon (see full programme)
- Underground ticket for three days (24 hours)
- Travel insurance
Pack does not include:
- Personal expenses
- Everything that is not properly specified as included in the program
- Does not include transfer from airport to hotel
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Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Direct dial telephone
- Electronic card key system
- Full marble bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Minibar
- Television
- WIFI
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Full Programme - CITY & NATURE LOVERS
Day 1 – Arrival Day
Check in at the Hotel | Welcome session by Hearts and Journeys Team
Day 2 – Porto’s downtown
- 9:00 – Meeting point at the hotel’s reception to go for the volunteer action
Volunteer action*| Note: use comfortable clothes and shoes
Short break to socialize and have a snack
- 12:20 – Return to hotel
Lunch in pre-established restaurant
- 14:30 - Meeting point at the hotel’s reception for the guided tour
(Duration: approximately 2-3 hours)
In this day we will visit Porto’s downtown which is the central area of the city where trades and services are located as well as some traditional groceries, the São Bento railway station and other important monuments.
Rest of the day (free time)
Day 3 – Ribeira’s Day
- 9:00 – Meeting point at the hotel’s reception to go for the volunteer action
Volunteer action*| Note: use comfortable clothes and shoes
Short break to socialize and have a snack
- 12:20 – Return to hotel
Lunch in pre-established restaurant
- 14:30 - Meeting point at the hotel’s reception for the guided tour
(Duration: approximately 2-3 hours)
On this day will be visiting some of the oldest and most typical spots of the city which includes the Historic area and part of the World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO.
Rest of the day (free time)
Day 4 – Day of the Palace
- 9:00 – Meeting point at the hotel’s reception to go for the volunteer action
Volunteer action*| Note: use comfortable clothes and shoes
Short break to socialize and have a snack
- 12:20 – Return to hotel
lunch (free time)
- 14:30 - Meeting point at the hotel’s reception for the guided tour
(Duration: approximately 2-3 hours)
We’ll visit the gardens of Palácio de Cristal which are characterized by beautiful green spaces where you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of Rio Douro and the sea. This day includes visits to Casa da Música, known for its architecture, and several museums.
Rest of the day (free time)
Day 5 – Vila Nova Gaia day
- 9:00 – Meeting point at the hotel’s reception to go for the volunteer action
Volunteer action | Note: use comfortable clothes and shoes
Short break to socialize and have a snack
- 12:20 – Return to hotel
Lunch in pre-established restaurant
- 14:30 - Meeting point at the hotel’s reception for the guided tour
(Duration: approximately 2-3 hours)
The afternoon will be spent in Vila Nova de Gaia, which has a remarkable monumental and artistic heritage, known primarily for the Port wine cellars and the beautiful landscape incorporating the river and the city of Porto.
Rest of the day (free time)
Day 6 – Serralves day
- 9:00 – Meeting point at the hotel’s reception to go for the volunteer action
Volunteer action* | Note: use comfortable clothes and shoes
Short break to socialize and have a snack
- 12:20 – Return to hotel
Lunch in pre-established restaurant
- 14:30 - Meeting point at the hotel’s reception for the guided tour
(Duration: approximately 2-3 hours)
We will visit Serralves which it`s a beautiful green space, with 18 acres involving the Museum of Contemporary Art (Serralves Foundation), a building designed by architect Siza Vieira.
This day will also include a visit to Foz, known for the beautiful landscape by the sea.
Rest of the day (free time)
Day 7 – Departure
Check-out | Farewell session by Hearts and Journeys Team
*The Voluntary activities on the farm are diverse and depends on the time of year that are held, but are linked with organic farming of aromatic and medicinal plants.
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