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Portugal: Coastal Walks, Vineyards & Villages of the Douro Valley
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Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Moderate
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
EPLO
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 10 Day Portugal: Coastal Walks, Vineyards & Villages of the Douro Valley. Walking Portugal's coastline delights and inspires with rocky cliffs and sweeping views of the Atlantic. Continuing inland you'll discover medieval villages and picturesque countryside that are best appreciated on foot, walking alongside fig and olive trees and seeing castles in the distance, sparking the imagination of royal counts and historic kingdoms.
Follow trails next to vineyards in the Douro Valley, stopping to savour the wine and the views while treating...read more yourself to some of the delicious regional food before capping off the adventure in Porto. Discover Portugal through all of your senses and it will leave you longing for more.
Follow trails next to vineyards in the Douro Valley, stopping to savour the wine and the views while treating...read more yourself to some of the delicious regional food before capping off the adventure in Porto. Discover Portugal through all of your senses and it will leave you longing for more.
Itinerary
Arrive in Portugal before 1:00 pm and meet your included arrival transfer at the airport. Join your CEO and group at the hotel for a welcome meeting before heading out for an unforgettable food and wine tour through the city. Stay: Hotel Dos Reis Lisbon (D)
In the morning, depart for Cabo da Roca, the point known for where the land ends and the sea begins. And so begins your hike along the coastal cliffs, passing immaculate views like Pedra de Alvidrar and Buraco do Fojo towards Praia de Adraga. After a rewarding hike, take a tour of Palacio Monserrate in Sintra then set off for an evening at leisure in Lisbon. Stay: Hotel Dos Reis Lisbon (B/L)
After breakfast, drive toward the border of Spain to Salvaterra do Extremo with a stop at a nice, local restaurant on the way for lunch. We'll start with a tour of the historical town before we head out on our hike. After the hike, drive to the town of Medelim for the night. Stay: Casa Do Cedro - supplement for 3 Premium Rooms (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to the start of the hike at Idanha-a-Velha, one of the great historic villages of Portugal. Hike just part of the enormous trail that goes from Gibraltar to the Pyrenees mountains. After lunch, go see the natural pools of Penha Garcia before you head back for a dinner with your group. Stay: Casa Do Cedro - supplement for 3 Premium Rooms (B/L/D)
On today's stunning hike, join your guide and wander along the historic stone path from Casteleiros to Sortelha. Visit the beautiful castle before heading to the grandiose town of Belmonte. In the evening, check into your OMG Stay. Stay: Casa das Penhas Douradas (B/L/D)
Hike through the Serra da Estrela National Park to the Lagoon of Vale do Rossim. Return for a delicious lunch before heading to Amarante for the night. Stay: Casa das Lérias (B/L)
After breakfast, walk along the valley of the Douro wine region before arriving to a world class vineyard for a 3 course meal with wine pairings. Then head to Casa de Mateus for a tour of the palace and museum before enjoying a free evening. Stay: Casa das Lérias (B/L)
Spend another day in the Douro wine region with a longer hike through the hills and town of Pinhão. In the afternoon, return to Amarante and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Stay: Casa das Lérias (B)
Travel from Amarante to Porto in the morning. Choose between a riverside e-bike tour through Porto or join your CEO on a Douro river cruise and walk through Vila Nova de Gaia to Porto Augusto for a wine tasting. Enjoy a free afternoon before joining your group and CEO for one last dinner together in the evening. Stay: Pousada do Porto Rua das Flores (B/D)
Today your adventure comes to an end and you can depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Hike the coastal trail from Cabo da Roca.
- Visit the lush gardens and the Palace of Monserrate in Sintra.
- Hike through the scenic countryside near the Spanish border from the small town of Salvaterra do Extremo.
- Walk on a medieval road from Casteleiros to Sortelha.
- See picturesque terraces drawn in the landscape on the Port Wine Trail.
- Taste wines with a view overlooking the Douro River.
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Eating Europe: Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour, Lisbon
- Your Foodie Moment: Lunch With a View and Wine Pairings, Peso da Régua
- Complimentary arrival transfer
- Lisbon Food and Wine welcome dinner
- Hike the coastal trail from Cabo da Roca with a local guide
- Visit the Monserrate Palace
- Hike the Rota dos Abutres from Salvaterra do Extremo
- 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 Sotrelha 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 Loives 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
- Hotels (9 Nights)
- On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
- Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
- Private vehicle, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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