Where the hell is Porto?

Porto is in northern Portugal. It's a beautiful, colorful, old coastal town where all the Port wine for the entire world is aged.

 
 
 
 
 

 

GETTING TO PORTO

You have probably figured this out, but the only way to get here is to fly. Flight time from New York City is around 6.5 hours. As you explore flight options, you should set your destination to OPO (Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport or simply Porto Airport). 

We suggest setting up a Kayak Price Alert for the dates you plan on being in Porto for the wedding. This way you can watch the rise and fall of flight prices and get advice on when you buy.  From our own experience, Newark International tends to offer the best prices out of the airports in the Pennsylvania/New York region.  Depending on your location we have also seen the best roundtrip rates to Porto from Boston, Miami, Atlanta and Baltimore International Airports, and rates come down if you are willing to take one or more connecting flights typically through Lisbon, Madrid or Paris to reach Porto. We'd suggest connecting in Lisbon if given the option. This way you only have to go through customs in one country.

Spending a little time researching the best departure point can save hundreds of dollars on your ticket price. There are more price estimates on our "Guest Information" page but a great price for a roundtrip ticket from a NYC area airport is between $550-$950 per person.

 
 

Porto is a really affordable city. you will easily find
a hotel or AIRBNB that suits your style and budget.
Below are some options to get you started. 

 

THE YEATMAN HOTEL

This is where the wedding is being held. And it's beautiful. There is a block of 10 rooms on hold for our wedding guests. If this interests you, email reservations@theyeatman.com, tell them how many nights you wish to book and that you are a guest of the Delp-Howett wedding. Our wedding guests receive a discounted nightly rate for each night you stay at the Yeatman. The hotel fills up quickly, so if you plan on staying at the Yeatman, make your reservation sooner rather than later. 

Rua do Choupelo, 4400-088
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
reservations@theyeatman.com or call Sophia at +351 22 013 3100
Superior Room (single occupancy) - $304 per night
Superior Room (double occupancy) - $319 per night

 

AIRBNB

We have stayed in airbnbs on two different occasions in Porto. 1 bedroom apartments start at $55 a night. Larger apartments and houses can be booked as a group to lower costs.
Check these out.


oporto view apartments

Starting at $83 per night


PESTANA VINTAGE HOTEL

Starting at $214 per night

 

 

PORTO DE RIO

Starting at $159 per night
 

HOTEL DA MUSICA

Starting at $120 per night


FLORES VILLAGE HOTEL & SPA

Starting at $207 per night
 

EUROSTARS DAS ARTES HOTEL

Starting at $114 per night

 
 

Porto IS a perfect wandering city.

It's narrow, winding streets and hills create a different view with every step. If you are up to tackling the steep hills you can walk anywhere in Porto including to places across either side of the river in under 30 minutes. The city is only 10 square kilometers and the wedding venue and the popular attractions in town are all in close proximity. Here are a few articles and recommendations on how to fill your time abroad. 

 
 
The LIVARIA LELLO in Porto is one of the world’s most stunning bookshops. Its architecture is rumored to have inspired J.K. Rowling’s depictions of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts and was used as the setting for Flourish and Blotts Booksellers on Diago…

The LIVARIA LELLO in Porto is one of the world’s most stunning bookshops. Its architecture is rumored to have inspired J.K. Rowling’s depictions of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts and was used as the setting for Flourish and Blotts Booksellers on Diagon Alley in all of the movies.

Walk the DOM LUIS BRIDGE to get to the other side of the Douro River. More shops, restaurants, Port wine tastings and tours await you.

Walk the DOM LUIS BRIDGE to get to the other side of the Douro River. More shops, restaurants, Port wine tastings and tours await you.

A VIDA PORTUGUESA is a made-in-Portugal only boutique. It is a one-stop shop for Portuguese design, hand crafted soap and vintage cosmetics, textiles and ceramics. This shop is steps away from the Livaria Lello.

A VIDA PORTUGUESA is a made-in-Portugal only boutique. It is a one-stop shop for Portuguese design, hand crafted soap and vintage cosmetics, textiles and ceramics. This shop is steps away from the Livaria Lello.

Ahh yes. There she is. A FRANCESINHA. It's a sandwich originally from Porto, made with bread, cured ham, fresh sausage like chipolata, steak or roast meat and covered with melted cheese and a hot tomato and beer sauce served with french fries. …

Ahh yes. There she is. A FRANCESINHA. It's a sandwich originally from Porto, made with bread, cured ham, fresh sausage like chipolata, steak or roast meat and covered with melted cheese and a hot tomato and beer sauce served with french fries. Do it.

The PORTO RIBIERA is the water front district that runs along the Duoro RIver. Many different restaurants line the walk and are perfect to stop and have a drink and snack or meal while sitting outside and people watching. 

The PORTO RIBIERA is the water front district that runs along the Duoro RIver. Many different restaurants line the walk and are perfect to stop and have a drink and snack or meal while sitting outside and people watching. 

If winery tours and tasting are something you've enjoyed elsewhere, you should consider taking a PORT WINE TOUR AND TASTING while you are in Porto. All of the port wine in the world is made, aged and bottled in Porto, Portugal. All the wineries on t…

If winery tours and tasting are something you've enjoyed elsewhere, you should consider taking a PORT WINE TOUR AND TASTING while you are in Porto. All of the port wine in the world is made, aged and bottled in Porto, Portugal. All the wineries on the south side of the river do tours in English so if you are interested in trying Port wine or just learning the difference between it and regular table wine, stop in and schedule a tour.

 

ONE THING YOU WON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH IS
FINDING DELICIOUS THINGS TO EAT AND DRINK.

Bring a healthy appetite.  We will be offering copious amounts of food and spirits for everyone on the evening of Friday the 13th, and our wedding day will consist of a dozen or so appetizers during the cocktail hour followed by a 5 course dinner and wine accompaniment all prepared by the 2 Star Michelin chef who runs the Yeatman's kitchen.

Check out PORTO.COME on Instagram for some more drool inducing ideas if you have room for more delicious Portuguese Cuisine. 

 

OTHER GALLERIES - WELCOME & CEREMONY - COCKTAILS - DINNER - DANCING - MORE DANCING