Uncover the flavours of Portugal on this seven-day adventure full of delicious bites, local wines and age-old culinary traditions. Start off with a tasting tour of Porto – tucking into the iconic francesinha sandwich and plenty of the city's famous fortified wine. Then head south to picnic in the vineyards of the Douro Valley, roll up your sleeves for homestay dinner in Coa Valley and meet a passionate olive oil producer in Marvao. Finish your foodie adventure in the Portuguese capital with a glass or two of ginjinha (wild cherry liqueur), a pastel de nata cooking class and a visit to the historic Mercado da Ribeira.
The Portuguese Camino provides a unique multi-stage walk that highlights the most important sections of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. It is a beautiful walk steeped in ancient Celtic, Roman and Medieval heritage.
Completing the Portuguese Camino with luggage transfers, accommodation and itinerary organised made the self-guided hike even more enjoyable. The standard of hotels and rural B&B's was excellent. Most of the accommodation in Portugal had swimming pools which at the end of a hot walk was bliss. The initial communication when booking the trip was great and was always kept up to date. Would highly recommend this company and would use them again.
Your staff drivers and guides is brilliant They are planned, super sweet and helpful I liked that the tour gave us enough time to spend on our own and also let us see major highlights of a city.
They did everything they promised, but it is what they did above & beyond that stands them apart. We were caught in the fires in Portugal & they arranged transport to get us out of danger, changed hotel bookings to accommodate the new circumstances & made us feel very safe. We were more than impressed with the level of communication & service. I won't be looking anywhere else when I book my next trip.
Lisbon, Santiago De Compostela, Coimbra, Mealhada, Agueda, Oliveira De Azemeis, Malaposta, Porto, Arcos, Vila Franca De Xira, Barcelos, Balugaes, Ponte De Lima, Pecene, Tui, Arcade, Pontevedra, Caldas De Reis, Azambuja, Padrón, Golega, Tomar, Alvaiazere, Alvorge, Condeixa A Nova
Explore the essence of Spain on the "Great Iberian Tour end Seville," a 17-day city sightseeing group trip beginning in Madrid and culminating in Seville. With a relaxed itinerary tailored for senior travelers, you’ll enjoy guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and all meals included. The true highlight is the depth of cultural immersion, providing a thorough understanding of Spain’s diverse cities and regions.
Embark on an unforgettable journey along the Camino de Santiago, starting from Porto and passing through Tui. This spiritually enriching trek offers picturesque landscapes, quaint villages, and vibrant culture. Experience guided walking tours, nightly accommodations, and diverse culinary delights. Ideal for adventure seekers and culture enthusiasts, this pilgrimage provides a perfect blend of exercise, reflection, and exploration. Complete your bucket list with this immersive and historic trail, cherished by hikers and spiritual seekers worldwide. Book now for an unparalleled travel adventure!
The "Iberian Triangle with Barcelona" tour spans 12 days, linking Madrid and Barcelona in an easy-paced city sightseeing adventure perfect for those favoring comfort. Ideal for senior travelers, this group trip covers historic sites and modern marvels, with all accommodations, transportation, and meals taken care of. The tour’s unique selling point is its balanced itinerary, giving you time to appreciate each city’s highlights while enjoying the camaraderie of group travel.
UTracks organised a great trip on this section of the Camino however the track is poorly signed and even with a good map app, getting lost seemed to be a daily occurrence. The signage is not the responsibility of UTracks but in my view if signage could be improved, it would make for a more enjoyable trip. After Porto, the signage was good.
What a fabulous tour! What can go wrong with Walking & Wine Tasting?? - Absolutely nothing....a fantastic tour and one that I/we were dubious about due to our lack of stamina for walking, however this was paced fabulously and the walking was wonderful with some stunning scenery. Accommodation was excellent (apart from one very basic hotel). The places visited were all different in there own way, but it was great to get out of Madrid and into Countryside.
The Group were great - A mix of Brits. Aussies. Americans and a Kiwi and all above the age of 50, but please don't let this put you off booking this tour!!
The Winery's & Bodegas visited were an excellent mix. The food, was truly amazing. Magdalena our Tour guide was fabulous and considering this was her first tour with Explore, she did a remarkable job.
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UTracks provided the perfect way for my husband and I to walk a lovely part of the Portuguese Camino from Porto to Tui just for a week. The Camino isn’t a luxury vacation, it has a more humble history, and in the past we walked independently, staying in albergues in Spain, with no set daily itinerary on our way to Santiago de Compostela. This time we wanted to walk just a portion of the Portuguese road, with UTracks to do the groundwork and make our reservations for us. The inns and homes chosen to stay in all had charm and convenience and were, without exception, clean and run by friendly people. The route through Northern Portugal is beautiful, and the chosen itinerary alternated between challenging and easy days in order to let us enjoy the charming towns along the way. Well done, and thanks for the good memories, UTracks!
We enjoyed every aspect of our holiday. The accommodation was very comfortable, Christina was a wonderful host. The walking was outstanding, with great views over the Pinhao and Douro valleys.