Discover the Heart and Soul of Douro Wine Region
Walking holiday in Douro Valley through astonishingly beautiful world heritage landscape and picturesque traditional villages
Highlights
Tour Description
This rewarding self-guided walk through the dramatic vine-filled landscape of Portugal’s most scenic wine region offers spectacular views of the terraced hillsides, rivers and valleys of the Douro Valley.
Head into the heart of the Douro wine region to explore the patterned slopes and valleys of this World Heritage landscape. Witness some of the year-round activity involved in tending the vines and terraces as you walk from village to village along unpaved roads and footpaths, pausing for al fresco lunches and visits to local wine estates.
You’ll receive a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation and delicious meals at our carefully selected country houses and hotels. Your Douro walking holiday ends in the fascinating historical city of Porto and the port wine cellars of Vila Nova da Gaia.
UNESCO Porto, Douro wine region, wine estates, wine-producing villages, scenic train ride, vineyard hikes, boutique hotels, country houses, local produce, breathtaking views, wine tasting, port wine, moscatel wine, artisanal bread, wine-producing villages, local customs and culture, varied landscapes.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Porto
Private transfer to Porto hotel and an In-Person welcome briefing
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel
Day 2:
Private transfer to Porto train station
Scenic train ride from Porto to Pinhão (not included)
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel
Breakfast Included
Day 3:
Linear walk from Pinhão to Vilarinho de São Romão (9 km )
Accommodation in a country hotel
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 4:
Circular walk via River Pinhão (13 Km)
Accommodation in a country hotel
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 5:
Linear walk from Vilarinho de São Romão to Alijó ( 16 km)
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch
Day 6:
Circular walk via São Mamede da Ribatua (15 km)
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch
Day 7:
Linear walk from Alijó to Casal de Loivos (14 Km )
Accommodation in a country hotel
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch
Day 8:
Linear walk from Casal de Loivos to Pinhão (6km)
Return to Porto by train (not included)
Meals: Breakfast
End of our services
Tour Info
What's included:
7 Nights of accommodation with breakfast
5 Packed lunches during the walks (day 3 to day 7)
2 dinners with drinks (days 3 and 4)
Roadbook with detailed route description (in English/German)
GPS track using and app (you will need a smartphone)
Private transfer from Porto airport to Porto Hotel (day 1)
Private transfer from Hotel in Porto to Porto airport (day 8)
Luggage transfer between accommodations from days 3 to 7 and to Pinhão train station on day 8 (1 bag per person – maximum 15 kg/bag)
In-person welcome briefing
24-hour emergency contact number (English-speaking)
Not included
– Train transfer (round trip) between Porto train station and Pinhão train station
– Transfer from Porto city to Porto airport
– Meals not mentioned above
– Insurance
– Touristic taxes
– Gratuities
– Personal expenses
– Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section
Dates
01 March to 31 October
Duration
7 Nights - 8 Days
Group Size
2-12 persons
Price Info
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