Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley
Tour, Escorted tour
The Geluxe Collection
Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley
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.
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 on the Port Wine Trail, Taste wines with a view overlooking the Douro River
Accommodation
Hotels (7 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
What's Included
Your Foodie Moment: Lunch With a View and Wine Pairings, Peso da Régua. Hike the Rota dos Abutres from Salvaterra do Extremo. 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 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.
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.
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 on the Port Wine Trail, Taste wines with a view overlooking the Douro River
Accommodation
Hotels (7 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
What's Included
Your Foodie Moment: Lunch With a View and Wine Pairings, Peso da Régua. Hike the Rota dos Abutres from Salvaterra do Extremo. 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 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.
7 Nights
Starting At
$3,999.00
USD
April 14, 2025 through April 28, 2025
Book by:
April 24, 2025 7:00 PM
2 departures, various dates
ID: 8344349
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Itinerary Overview
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Medelim: Portugal's Countryside
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Medelim: Historic Village Hikes
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Manteigas: Hike to a Castle in the Sky
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Amarante: Explore Serra da Estrela National Park
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5
Amarante: Douro Valley Walk Along the Vineyards
Day
6
Amarante: Hike to Casal de Loivos
Day
7
Porto: Your OMG Day
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G Adventures has been a world leader and innovator in sustainable adventure travel since 1990. We invite you to explore a world of tours infused with inspiration and excitement that will take you off the beaten track into the real heart of the destination. Our approach to travel provides small groups and independent travellers the rare opportunity to connect with nature and local cultures.
The choices for travel are vast - from safaris and cultural treks to family vacations and exotic expeditions to places you have never even imagined, there is an adventure for everyone. If you share a lust of life and have the insatiable curiosity to travel and truly experience the world we live in, then join us and embark on a quest for the extraordinary. We are The Great Adventure People - welcome to our world of adventure travel!
The choices for travel are vast - from safaris and cultural treks to family vacations and exotic expeditions to places you have never even imagined, there is an adventure for everyone. If you share a lust of life and have the insatiable curiosity to travel and truly experience the world we live in, then join us and embark on a quest for the extraordinary. We are The Great Adventure People - welcome to our world of adventure travel!