Flights can either be taken directly into Porto (airport code OPO) or into Lisbon (airport code LIS). If you fly into Lisbon, there are bullet train options into Porto.
Yes! Please start the process as early as you can. Whether you need to renew or apply for a new passport, please visit this website to complete the process: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
No! There are several hotel options around Porto - please stay where you feel most comfortable. We have a limited number of rooms reserved at The Yeatman Hotel, so reach out to Karen or Leanne ASAP if you plan on staying there.
We love your children and you can bring them, but we are requesting that they not attend the ceremony or reception. The Yeatman Hotel does offer babysitting for €35 per babysitter, per hour. The number of babysitters depends on how many children and ages. Please inform us as soon as possible if you need a babysitter so we can coordinate with the hotel.
Come as your best self. We want you to feel amazing - whatever that means for you. No pressure, just good vibes and great outfits. Be ready to celebrate life, love, family, and friends. Please note that Portugal is hilly. Pack some good walking shoes for your adventures around the city!
In October, highs are usually between 64°F to 68°F, with lows around 54°F to 57°F. You may also experience some rain.
There are several options! We are not getting a rental car, but you can if that's what you prefer. Lisbon and Porto both use the following public transportation for your convenience: * Taxis * Rideshare (Uber and Bolt, but I hear Bolt is cheaper) * Metro - for specific directions from the airports, see other FAQs. * Buses Lisbon and Porto both offer a "city card," which allows unlimited access to metro, buses, and other railway transportation AND free or discounted entries to many attractions around the city. See the below websites for more information: LISBOA City Card: https://www.lisboacitycard.com/ PORTO Card: https://www.portocard.city/en/
*From the Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, take the E line (PURPLE) towards Estádio do Dragão * Change at Trindade for the D line (YELLOW) towards the Vale D'Este, exiting at General Torres metro stop * On foot, cross the road and enter the train station of the same name. Go downstairs and take the first exit and then walk straight ahead along the road Via da Misericordia. Continue straight on this new road for 300m when you will turn right onto Rua do Choupelo, where you will find The Yeatman on your right
To get on the metro, you can either use a re-chargeable Viva viagem card OR purchase the LISBOA City Card for unlimited public transportation: https://www.lisboacitycard.com/. * Take the Vermelha (RED) Line towards São Sebastião and exit at the Alameda Station * Get on the Verde (GREEN) line towards Cais do Sodré and exit at the Baixa-Chiado Station * It will be about a 3 minute walk from the metro to Hotel do Chiado.