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Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley

Summary:

An ideal balance of city and countryside, walk through medieval towns and village hamlets as Portugal steals your heart on this 8-day active discovery. A feast for the senses, savour the regions' delicious food with fresh, local ingredients and hike along...

Duration
8 Days
Next Departure
07-Jul-2025
Starting at
± EUR 3,661.00
Price per day
± EUR 458.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • G Adventures
 
Operator
G Adventures
Tour
Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Group Size
1 - 12
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Bicyclingtour category: Walkingtour category: Nature

Summary

An ideal balance of city and countryside, walk through medieval towns and village hamlets as Portugal steals your heart on this 8-day active discovery. A feast for the senses, savour the regions' delicious food with fresh, local ingredients and hike along the vineyard and olive grove-laced landscapes of the Douro Valley, with pit stops to sample some of the delicious wines and delicacies of the region. Finish in Porto as a final course to cap off the perfect week. Rich in history and culture, experience Portugal as never before.

Map: Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley (G Adventures)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Medelim: Portugal's Countryside
Day 2
Medelim: Historic Village Hikes
Day 3
Manteigas: Hike To A Castle In The Sky
Day 4
Amarante: Explore Serra Da Estrela National Park
Day 5
Amarante: Douro Valley Walk Along The Vineyards
Day 6
Amarante: Hike To Casal De Loivos
Day 7
Porto: Your Omg Day
Day 8
Porto

Highlights

  • Hike through the scenic countryside near the Spanish border from the small down of Salvaterra do Extremo, Walk on a medieval road from Casteleiros to Sortelha, See picturesque terraces drawn in the landscape of the Douro Valley, Taste wines with a view overlooking the Douro River
  • An ideal balance of city and countryside, walk through medieval towns and village hamlets as Portugal steals your heart on this 8-day active discovery. A feast for the senses, savour the regions' delicious food with fresh, local ingredients and hike along the vineyard and olive grove-laced landscapes of the Douro Valley, with pit stops to sample some of the delicious wines and delicacies of the region. Finish in Porto as a final course to cap off the perfect week. Rich in history and culture, experience Portugal as never before.

Included in Price

  • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Your Discover Moment: Monsanto Visit with Local Guide, Monsanto
    Your Foodie Moment: Lunch With a View and Wine Pairings, Peso da Régua
    Your OMG Day: E-bike Tour of Porto or a River Cruise with Port Wine Tasting, Porto. Welcome dinner. Village-to-village hike from Idanha-a-Velha to Monsanto with a local guide. Visit the natural pools of Penha Garcia. Hike from Casteleiros to Sortelha and visit the castle. Hike in Serra da Estrela National Park to the Vale do Rossim Lagoon. Hike past vineyards in the Douro Valley along the Corgo River. Hike to the Casal de Loivos from Pinhão. Farewell Dinner. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Travel Package

 

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Porto

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Porto

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