Picture yourself hiking through Port Wine vineyards and visiting Portugal's Historical Villages, with its castles and stone wall houses that have kept the same appearance for centuries. This will be an unforgettable week, spent in a country rich in history and flavors.
Level: Intermediate. Walking time: 5 hours/day. Total climbing: 320 mts/1049 ft. Maximum climbing in one day: 170 mts/558 ft. Accommodations: Luxury (4 star inns).
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 - Marialva
Transfer from Porto’s airport to Marialva.
There will be a guided tour of Marialva, one of the Historical Villages of Portugal, which still holds its medieval appearance surrounded by stone castle walls.
Lodging – Casas do Côro
Day 2 - Marialva
We will begin the hike from the village of Meda to Marialva through an ancient trail - still used by the local people - walking along old stone walls.
The Historical Village of Marialva was a very important military site due to its location. After Marialva, we will continue the hike to the village of Longroiva.
Distance: 14 km
Approximate time: 5 hours
Lodging – Casas do Côro
Day 3 - Vila Nova de Foz Côa
Hike in the Côa River Valley to Quinta da Ervamoira. This valley features various stone carvings from the paleolithic era and is considered a World Heritage site by UNESCO. In Quinta da Ervamoira, property of Casa Ramos Pinto (a famous wine producer), we will visit the museum dedicated to the Douro River and the Port wine and where we can also see some interesting Roman artifacts.
The Archeological Park will be our next stop.
Distance: 15 km
Approximate time: 5 hours
Lodging – Casas do Côro
Day 4 - Barca de Alva-Castelo Melhor
We will start this hike in the famous Calçada de Alpajares also named the Devil’s Trail, which ends in Barca de Alva. Here, we will continue the hike along the no longer in use Douro railroad, between Barca de Alva and Castelo Melhor. The hike is always by the river, with breathtaking views of wine vineyards planted on terraces along the rolling hills of the Douro River.
In Castelo Melhor a boat will be waiting for us to take us to Quinta Nova, our inn.
Distance: 18 km
Approximate time: 5 hours
Lodging – Quinta Nova
Day 5 - Grape Harvest day
A very special day in Quinta Nova, a famous Port Wine producer. You can have fun harvesting grapes or just relax by the pool. Quinta Nova offers amazing views of the Douro river and valley.
Lodging – Quinta Nova
Day 6 - Castelo Rodrigo
Take the train up the Douro Valley in the morning. After the train ride we will have a short van transfer to Castelo Rodrigo. Guided tour of this Historical Village of Portugal. Castelo Rodrigo was once a resting place for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
From here we will start a hike that will take us to Alto da Marofa, where the statue of Christ blesses the surrounding lands.
Distance: 8 km
Approximate time: 3 hours
Lodging – Hospedaria do Convento
Day 7 - Almeida
Guided tour of Almeida, another Historical Village of Portugal. Almeida is one of the best examples of a Portuguese fortified village, with its twelve point star shape. Leaving Almeida we will hike along the Côa River on ancient paths with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
We will finish the hike with a tasting of the famous “Ginjinha de Almeida” (local liqueur).
Transfer to Porto.
Distance: 14 km
Approximate time: 4 hours
Lodging – Hotel in Porto
Day 8 - Transfer to airport in Porto
Early morning transfer to airport in Porto.
* Price for self-guided tour. Self-guided tours include some meals and do not include guides.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included: All accommodations, all dinners with wine, 5 picnics, 2 guides, van support, daily snacks, transfers, A2Z Adventures t-shirt and A2Z Adventures water bottle.
Single supplement: 400 euros.
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