Porto & the Douro Valley
Duration: 9 days
Highlights: Cruise by vintage sidecar through Porto’s illuminated streets, offering a unique perspective of the city. Savor the rich heritage of Portuguese winemaking with a port tasting at Graham’s Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia. Hike through the wild autumnal beauty of Serra d’Arga, where hidden waterfalls and crystal-clear lagoons await.
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Porto
Upon arrival to Porto airport, you are greeted by your Guardian Angel and privately transferred to your hotel. Experience Porto from a unique perspective with an
evening sidecar tour, cruising through the city’s illuminated streets and scenic viewpoints.
Overnight - Le Monumental Palace
Day 2 - Porto
Embark on a morning city tour of Porto, discovering the vibrant Ribeira District, visit iconic monuments like the Stock Exchange Palace and St. Francis Church.
Conclude your exploration across the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia with a delightful port wine tasting at Graham’s Port Lodge. This evening, enjoy a guided
culinary tour, sampling traditional and modern Portuguese dishes paired with regional wines.Overnight - Le Monumental Palace
Day 3 - Porto
Trek the Paiva Walkways, an 8km trail through a stunning natural sanctuary with the impressive 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge. Conclude by visiting the Arouca
Monastery and tasting traditional convent sweets.
Overnight - Le Monumental Palace
Day 4 - Porto - Braga
Leaving Porto behind, enjoy a guided hike through the stunning Serra d’Arga, a Natural Park in Viana do Castelo. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views,
swim in crystal-clear lagoons and beneath hidden waterfalls, all while exploring the wild landscapes. End your adventure with a delightful picnic lunch by the river,
including the renowned Vinho Verde wine.
Overnight - Hotel Maison Albar - Amoure
Day 5 - Braga
Today, hike through the Sarilhão Eagle’s Trail; it winds through Campo do Gerês, a region rich in heritage and stunning landscapes. You’ll journey across slopes,
plains, and the Rodas River valley, with sweeping views along the way. The trail is home to local wildlife, including the white kite, red-chested bullfinch, and Bocage lizard, alongside oak, pine, and chestnut trees.Discover local history and nature at the Geira Museum, which showcases the Roman Antonine Itinerary and
the Vilarinho das Furnas Ethnographic Museum, detailing the submerged village of the same name.
Overnight - Hotel Maison Albar - Amoure
Day 6 - Braga - Douro Valley
Travel today to the Douro valley, en route explore charming Guimarães, known as the birthplace of the nation since Portugal’s first king was born in its castle in
1109.
Overnight - Six Senses Douro Valley
Day 7 - Douro Valley
Discover the Douro Valley region, the Quadrassal Trail winds through Quinta do Romeu, a vast estate of Mediterranean woodland dating back to the Pliocene era.
The trail culminates at the Maria Rita restaurant, a charming spot with a historic atmosphere. Here, you can savor a selection of Douro DOC wines and enjoy traditional family recipes, all prepared with Romeu Olive Oil and fresh local vegetables.
Overnight - Six Senses Douro Valley
Day 8 - Douro Valley
Explore the town of Pinhao and surrounds. Inserted in the region of Cima Corgo, right in the heart of the Douro Demarcated Wine Region and Alto Douro Vinhateiro, is a wine producing landscape classified by UNESCO as a living evolutive cultural landscape. Back in Pinhão, embark on a private river cruise, taking in
spectacular views of the many bridges overhead, from one of the traditional rabelo boats that were once the sole means of transport used to ferry people and
cargo along the river.
Overnight - Six Senses Douro Valley
Day 9 - Depart Douro Valley - Porto
Today you are privately transferred to Porto Airport for your departure flight.