Walking Portugal
8 Days | Lisbon to Porto
Walking Portugal
8 Days
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.
Key Inclusions
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Monsanto Visit with Local Guide, Monsanto
- Lunch With a View and Wine Pairings, Peso da Régua
- Walking Tour of Porto or a River Cruise with Port Wine Tasting, Porto
- Welcome dinner
- 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
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Itinerary
Day 1:
Medelim – Portugals Countryside
A Speckled with charming and picturesque villages, Portugal will transport you into a fairytale from the coast to the mountains. Dream of village-to-village hikes and delicious food as you head off into the countryside towards the Spanish border. We welcome you to Portugal, and invite you to savour the sights, sounds and flavours of the adventure to come.
Meals Provided: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2:
Medelim – Historic Village Hikes
Travel back in time over 1000 years to an era of castles, legends and traditions. Deemed one of Portugal’s 12 Historic Villages, hiking to Idanha-a-Velha will connect you to the time of conquerors as you traverse the paths through historic stone walls and castles. Enjoy the tales of this region’s fascinating history under fig and olive trees.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3:
Mantegias – Hike to a Castle in the Sky
The enchanting Sortelha Castle stands on a crag at an altitude of 760 meters. It looms over the most mysterious of all the historic villages, where you will soon lose yourself in a maze of alleys and lanes as you hike up to the lofty castle. It is a place where time seems to have stood still. The wind whistles round the corners and hardly anyone passes by. This sentiment lingers when you arrive to the town of Belmonte after your hike in Sortelha.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4:
Amarante – Explore Serra da Estrela National Park
In Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in continental Portugal, rolling hills are interrupted by giant slabs of granite that protrude out of the ground. Pause to admire the beauty of this stark environment as you cross Corgo da Mós before the hike leads you to the beautiful Vale do Rossim Lagoon. In the afternoon, transfer north to Amarante.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5:
Amarante – Douro Valley Walk Along the Vineyards
A tapestry of vineyards unfolds as you traverse Douro wine country, Portugal’s most esteemed wine region. With the perfect blend of nature and culture, crossing this picturesque countryside proves worthy of more than just wine tasting as you hike along a valley trail along the river. Soak in the incredible views as you sample some of the specialties of the land.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Day 6
Amarante – Hike to Casal de Loivos
Mesmerizing mazes of vineyards scale the sides of the Pinhão hills. You will weave through historic village streets, beautiful buildings and up through paths draped with green grape vines. This hike allows for an endless panoramic riverscape and gorgeous views of the Douro River.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Day 7:
Porto
Porto is yours to discover today with a choice of two activities. Explore the best of Portugal’s second largest city on a walking tour through picturesque neighborhoods, or choose to climb aboard a river cruise followed by a port wine tasting in the historic Vila de Nova Gaia area of the city.
Bonus Inclusions: Walking Tour of Porto or a River Cruise with Port Wine Tasting
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8:
Porto
Today your adventure comes to an end and you can depart at any time.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Pricing
Pricing Per Person From $5,749 AUD
We can also assist with international airfares, travel insurance and pre and post tour accommodation or trip extensions.
Inclusions
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Monsanto Visit with Local Guide, Monsanto
- Lunch With a View and Wine Pairings, Peso da Régua
- Walking Tour of Porto or a River Cruise with Port Wine Tasting, Porto
- Welcome dinner
- 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
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Handpicked Experiences
Cruising Portugal
Sail roundtrip from Porto, the beautiful City of Bridges, visit Regua, the capital of the Douro Valley; and marvel at Salamanca, the UNESCO-designated Golden City. Taste wines from historic wineries and soak up the genuine beauty of one of Europe’s most unadulterated landscapes.
Food & Wine Portugal
Walks, wine and sunshine from Madrid to Porto. Journey from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain to the Douro winelands of Portugal, sampling regional wines, exploring national parks and soaking up the sun on countryside walks
Wellness in Portugal
To learn more about our Wellness experiences, please contact us.
Custom Portugal
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