Travel Tips
Make sure passports are valid, expiration must be more than 3 months from your US return date
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I.e. If your passport expires before December 2024 they may not let you in the country. Other European countries can be up to 6 months
Airport
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We Recommend flying into Porto
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
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There are direct flights from Newark to Porto on Fridays, flying through Lisbon and Madrid are generally more cost effective
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We recommend to buy flights around January - March time frame as prices increase during the spring
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Our recommended airline is United or TAP Portugal. For TAP, they have very strict carry on regulations, please check their website for details.
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There are trains & buses from Lisbon or Madrid to Porto
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Transportation
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Shuttles will be provided on the wedding day from the hotel to the ceremony & from the ceremony to the reception
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Ubers are available in Porto
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All major car rental services are also available at the airport
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Packing & Luggage
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Make sure to pack a power adapter & highly recommend getting AirTags for luggage due to issues across Europe with checked bags*
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* yes we are still recovering from the Amalfi fiasco
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Your Stay in Porto
Hotel Recommendations
Pestana Palácio do Freixo
Use Code: ASHSTEVEN
Pestana Douro Riverside
Use Code: ASHSTEVEN
Hotels are on the wedding venue grounds
Shuttles will be provided from the hotel to ceremony & reception
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AirBnB & Ubers are available in Porto​
For additional hotels in the area, please see our Portugal Guide