The best airport to arrive is PORTO (OPO) airport, an international airport served by both international airlines and several budget European airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet. People arriving from the US will probably arrive from the USA via Madrid or Lisbon, then it is but a short shuttle to Porto. There is an occasional direct TAP flight from Newark, which I can recommend if it is operational at the time you book. It is also possible to come to Porto from Lisbon by train, in which case I will arrange transport from the railway station in Porto. It may be an option if you want to spend time in Lisbon or elsewhere before or after the workshop.
I am most happy to meet you at the airport if you are coming for a Pink Buddha Art Experience, unless you plan to hire a car, and to take you directly to your hotel to rest and relax. I recommend that you try to arrive at least the day before the workshop or studio sessions open, to give yourself time to recover from the trip, though I realise that this may not always be an option for you.
Pick up and Drop off at Porto Airport (or a main railway or coach station in Porto) $60 each way (per trip not per person)
You may wish to rent a car for the duration, especially if you are accompanied by friends/family/partner, or you want to extend your stay – in which case I will come and meet you at the hotel to check that all is well. Car rental is best arranged with your flight booking, as the rates are cheaper, and you collect at the airport.
At the end of your experience, I will take you to the airport if you are travelling direct from the studio, or to Porto if you wish to continue with your travels.
I will offer each person who needs it a lift to and from the hotel once a day according to our programme times , the cost of which is included.
A fresh lunch consisting of simple snacks such as fresh bread, cheeses, ham and salad will be included, plus free soft drinks, water, tea or coffee. In the evenings at the hotels, there are in-house restaurants, but you may prefer to stroll into Penafiel or Lousada where there is a good range of cafes and restaurants for you to choose from. A good breakfast is usually included in the hotel charges.
Please note that the cost of dinner is included in the all inclusive workshops.
