The amazing Douro Valley and its renowned wine region
Take a journey through prehistoric lands to witness dramatic rock formations, endangered wildlife, historical villages and ancient cultures, in a 1-week self-guided walking holiday in the Douro International Park and the Côa Valley, in Northeast Portugal!
These are the highlights…
Starting in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Porto, you will venture along the Douro River to the Spanish border by train, surrounded by mesmerising scenery including the amazing Douro Valley and its renowned wine region.
About as far as you can get from the madding crowds, you’ll be staying on a working wine estate and olive farm for the first few days while you explore the dramatic countryside, history and local traditions of the Douro International Natural Park.
In the Côa Valley area, you’ll be staying in a shepherding village and will get to visit a local cheese producer. A highlight of the experience is a night visit to the Palaeolithic rock art site on the banks of the Côa River.
You’ll have the opportunity to see remarkable medieval architecture in the small town of Freixo de Espada à Cinta and pass through smaller villages as you make your way along trails that are over 1000 years old.
There are plenty of opportunities to notice how the main crops of grapes, almonds and olives are cultivated in this remote part of Portugal.
General Conditions
– Tour type: Self-guided;
– No. of people: From 2;
– Walking grade: Easy to moderate;
– Total walking distance: 76.4 km | 47.5 miles;
– Region: Upper Douro Valley;
– Available: From 01st February to 30th June and from 15th September to 15th November.
What’s included?
– 7 nights’ hand-picked accommodation with breakfast;
– Packed lunch on days 3-6;
– Dinner with drinks on days 2, 3 and 4
– Welcome kit and pre-departure information;
– Pre-tour briefing;
– Visit to a cheese producer and tasting of regional products;
– Guided visit to Penascosa rock art site;
– Detailed route notes;
– App with trail information for use on a smartphone;
– Private transfer from Porto airport to Porto hotel on day 1;
– Private transfer from Porto hotel to Porto Campanhã train station on day 2;
– Train tickets from Porto to Pocinho;
– Luggage transfers;
– Transfers to/from trails on days 3-7;
– Transfers from and to Pocinho train station;
– 24-hour emergency contact number (English-speaking).
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