Portugal: Coastal Walks, Vineyards & Villages of the Douro Valley

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-45439
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Lisbon, Portugal
  • Ends Porto, Portugal
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • 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
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Starting in Lisbon and ending in Porto, the tour "Portugal: Coastal Walks, Vineyards & Villages Of The Douro Valley" is a guided explorer trip that takes 10 days. You will travel through Medelim, Manteigas and Amarante in Portugal. "Portugal: Coastal Walks, Vineyards & Villages Of The Douro Valley" is a small group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

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 towns that are best appreciated on foot. Walk alongside fig and olive trees and see 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 yourself to 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 Expand All
  • Day 1: Lisbon: Welcome to Portugal
  • Day 2: Lisbon: Cabo da Roca Hike
  • Day 3: Medelim: Portugal's Countryside
  • Day 4: Medelim: Historic Village Hikes
  • Day 5: Manteigas: Hike to a Castle in the Sky
  • Day 6: Amarante: Explore Serra da Estrela National Park
  • Day 7: Amarante: Douro Valley Walk Along the Vineyards
  • Day 8: Amarante: Hike to Casal de Loivos
  • Day 9: Porto: Your OMG Day
  • Day 10: Porto
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels (9 nts).
Meals
  • 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
    Note: Allow USD215-280 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Private vehicle, walking.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
  • 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
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Lisbon and from Porto are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Portugal: Coastal Walks, Vineyards & Villages of the Douro Valley tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Portugal: Coastal Walks, Vineyards & Villages of the Douro Valley tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Portugal: Coastal Walks, Vineyards & Villages of the Douro Valley tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Portugal: Coastal Walks, Vineyards & Villages of the Douro Valley tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 2. Service Level : Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
  • 3. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
  • 4. Travel Style : The Geluxe Collection With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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