The Pearls Of The North Of Portugal, Self-drive
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Self-drive or vehicle rental
- Art and architecture
- Family
- duration 8 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 6-99 yrs
- max group size 30
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-33411
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- Operated in English
- Starts Porto, Portugal
- Ends Porto, Portugal
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Guimarães: attractive historic city, filled with medieval atmosphere that is expressed at many castles and medieval fortresses, often recognized as a cradle of Portugal
- Peso da Régua: picturesque town settled on the banks of the River Duoro, one of the principal region of wine production.
The trip "The Pearls Of The North Of Portugal, Self-drive" starts from and ends in Porto. It is a self-drive or vehicle rental trip that takes 8 days taking you through Porto, Guimaraes and Castelo De Paiva in Portugal. "The Pearls Of The North Of Portugal, Self-drive" is a self-guided private trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.
Choose this self-drive tour around Portugal and spend eight memorable days exploring the superb culture and landscapes of this country. Visit its inspiring, lively towns and catch a glimpse of the scenic, historical villages. Stroll the beautifully arranged streets of Oporto admiring its picturesque location, walk the mesmerizing alleys of Guimarães, and enjoy delicious wines in one of the local cellar in the Peso da Régua and Oporto.
Choose this self-drive tour around Portugal and spend eight memorable days exploring the superb culture and landscapes of this country. Visit its inspiring, lively towns and catch a glimpse of the scenic, historical villages. Stroll the beautifully arranged streets of Oporto admiring its picturesque location, walk the mesmerizing alleys of Guimarães, and enjoy delicious wines in one of the local cellar in the Peso da Régua and Oporto.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Arrival Oporto
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Day 2: Oporto
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Day 3: Oporto – Guimaraes (70 Km – 1 H)
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Day 4: Guimaraes
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Day 5: Guimaraes – Peso Da RÉgua (110 Km – 1.15 Hrs)
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Day 6: Peso Da RÉgua – Castelo De Paiva – Peso Da RÉgua (220 Km – 3 Hrs)
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Day 7: Peso Da RÉgua – Oporto (120 Km – 1.5 Hrs)
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Day 8: Departure Oporto
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 7 night's hotel accommodation
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Turim Porto or similar 4*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel de Gumaraes or similar 4*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Vila Gale Collection Douro or similar 4*
Meals
- 7 Breakfasts
Transport
- VLF (Vehicle Licensee Fee)
- ASC (Airport Service Charge)
Others
- Unlimited mileage
- CDW (Collision Damage Waiver)
- TP (Theft Protection)
- Tax
- Meet & Greet
- Day 3, 4 Guimaraes:
- Day 5, 6 Peso da Regua:
- Car Group Y = Renault Clio or similar
- Domestic nor International flights
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Porterage and gratuities
- PAI (personal accident insurance)
- Tour guide
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
- Fuel, Fines, Tolls, Parking
- PAI (Personal Accident Insurance), SDW (Super Damage Waiver)
- Damage to a third party or to the hire vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving.
- Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen wipers, petrol cap, luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle.
- Damage to the engine through negligence.
- Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition.
- Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the Influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Fines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the hire period are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle. In the event of a fine being received there will be an administration charge.
- If the car is left outside of rent a car designated area on drop off, customers will be responsible for any costs generated and for any damage to the vehicle due to it being parked outside of the Rent a Car installations.
- Each additional driver .
- Any extra equipment (GPS, baby seat etc)
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Pearls Of The North Of Portugal, Self-drive tour. You can cancel the tour up to 16 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 15 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 05 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 05 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 15 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceThe Pearls Of The North Of Portugal, Self-drive 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.
VisaFor this The Pearls Of The North Of Portugal, Self-drive 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.
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COVID-19 Safety Measures
Drivers age from 26 to 75 years old (must have had their driver´s license for a minimum of one year)
Pick-up hours are Monday through Sunday, 07:00 to 22:00 hrs. Pick-up outside of these times is subject to a surcharge. Drivers who are not citizens of the European Union must present an international driver’s license together with the original from their country of origin. If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days Deposit credit card Visa or MasterCard only Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 48 hours of the incident In cases where, following the return of the vehicle, additional cleaning is required due to the car being dirty beyond the level expected from normal vehicle use, an additional charge shall apply, against evidence of the cost of the service provided Day 8: Return procedure and the exact designated area will be advised by rent a car company when you pick up the car on arrival day We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons. Late check-out, early check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms at the hotel are all subject to availability and not guaranteed.This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
- Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
- Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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