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.
Walk the quieter trails between historical Coimbra and Porto on stage two of the Camino Portugués. The second stage of our self guided walking route along the Portuguese Camino between Lisbon and Santiago takes you from the historic and lively university city of Coimbra through vineyards, woodlands and villages to Porto, set on the banks of the Douro River and famous for its port wine production. Throughout the walk there are ample reminders of past pilgrims and the route offers many insights into the religious significance of the Camino. The Portuguese Road, or Caminho Portugués, is considered by many as the most spiritually connected pilgrimage route. Following the path St James' body took to its resting place at the site of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the quieter Portuguese path offers a wealth of history and delightful landscapes to discover. Visually stunning in parts, there are many other advantages in walking the Portugués route.
Our guide Sylvia was superb and looked after us so very well. Our bus driver was very careful and drove very safely the whole week. Most of our hotels were also very good as were the meals. We would recommend Sylvia and the Portuguese Camino to our friends. Thank you.
I really enjoyed our tour guide, Isaso. She was very friendly, helpful, informative of what our itinerary will be for each day, let us know when are our W.C. breaks were, how much time we have at each stop, present information of each place were were visiting, and very caring. Also, I like our driver, Domingo. Excellent driver so many curves and turns. I would have like to spend more time in the small towns such as Porto but due to the tight schedule, we did not have the time. I wish the bus had disability seats better accommodationsfor one elderly lady with cane/wheelchair and her daughter. Not fair that they had to walk further from the bus drop off area. Love all the hotels and hotel rooms. They were all very nice and clean. The breakfast in the hotels were delicious and had nice variety, too. I especially love the flamenco show and dinner in Madrid. The show was top notch and the dinner was one of the best I had. A very fun, long trip with sightseeing and long walks.
Overall, the trip was excellent, the local guide provided interesting local anecdotes. However we are a bit unsure why the hotel in general did not have tea/coffee making facility, which is normal in Australia.
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!
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.
Venturing north to south from the Douro Valley to the capital of Lisbon, discover Portugal’s tapestry of regional traditions and customs as you encounter this small country’s many sides. Sample Amarante’s flavors fresh from the market, explore hilly Porto, and cruise along the Douro River through the UNESCO terraced vineyard landscape. Learn about the Alentejo’s rich and proud traditions with visits to an olive grove, winery, and more. In Evora, step inside a medieval city with Roman ruins. Explore the vibrant Portuguese capital of Lisbon, where narrow Moorish streets meet expansive squares. Enjoy this leisurely-paced tour with three-night stays in Douro, Alentejo, and Lisbon. Delve into the history of Portugal and immerse yourself in the country’s unique culture and local flavors.
Porto to Lisbon Bike Tour is an 8-day tour that takes you into Portugal’s two largest cities—Porto and Lisbon. Your tour will start in one of the Unesco World Heritage cities—Porto. With more than 150 classified monuments and unrivaled wine and gastronomic richness, Porto will transfer you to a world of amazing flavors.
Your next destination is Aveiro (the famous Portuguese Venice). Here, you will explore the famous beach of Nazaré and the medieval town of Obidos. Guarded by walls, the city has maintained its traces over the centuries.
After exploring Porto, you will head to the capital, Lisbon—the city of seven hills. The sparkle and light of the Tagus River has inspired poets, painters and photographers alike—immortalizing Lisbon in their works. Explore the typical medieval neighborhoods and endless monuments whose stones mark the soul of Portugal.
This tour is ideal for wine and food lovers, willing to discover the unique taste of Portugal while exploring the cities at their own pace.
Please see our itinerary for more details.
Overall the trip was pretty well organized. All tour guides we had were very knowledgeable and informative regarding cities and historic landmarks with enough details. Even though we were English speaking our trip included Spanish/ Asian speaking tourists as well. They did a pretty good job of accommodating everyone. I was under the impression our trip was with the same group from start to finish but was not the case and the group interchanged as we progressed along the route. Lots of logistics involved but it seemed to work alright.
This was a GREAT trip I found the experiences with the guides wonderful. They were very informative and interesting.Inart of the trip I was the only English person. The guide that worked with me was Maria Hoyer. She was very very good, provided detailed information, was very easy to talk to and had a GREAT personality. This in particular is key to a memorable experience. She made that part of the trip very enjoyable
