The Douro Valley - from water to wine

Great walking through vineyards along hidden trails

Discover the hidden world beyond the slopes

Private wine tastings

Boat trip on the Douro

Walking holidays in Portugal
The Algarve

For those of you who not only want to walk in a countryside that just exudes peace, calmness and tranquility but want to experience something of what this land has to offer - its wines. Vines have been grown here for centuries - the grape rules the hearts of the local people. You will stay on a working Quinta which has been restored to offer modest but comfortable accommodation to its guests and where you become part of the family. You will also be able to see the Douro valley from the water as we also offer you a fabulous boat trip up stream.

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Arrival at Pinhao where you will met and taken to your accommodation on a working Quinta which has been tastefully restored,

A circular walk in the Pinhao valley with time for you to catch your breath at Quinta do Portal for a private visit, 16km/10miles

A transfer north for a walk beyond the town of Alijo passing one of the oldest burial sites in Portugal, on your return you have a private tour of the Quinta do Passadouro estate, 12km/7.5miles

An easy walk on the west side of the Pinhao valley visiting several tiny hamlets that are so typical of the region, 12km/7.5miles

Today you walk from the Quinta down to Pinhao for lunch at a local restaurant by the river and then in the afternoon you are treated to a boat trip up the Douro - magical, 13km/8.1miles

A transfer northwest to the town of Sabrosa where you have an easy walk though the countryside in this little visited area to the remains of an iron-age fort, 14km/8.7miles

For your last walk you are taken to Pinhao and you walk back passing through the village of Provosende but once again you can catch your breath while visiting Quinta de las Rosa for a private visit, 13km/8.1miles

Transfer after breakfast to the train station at Pinhao or bus station of Vila Real.

Douro Vineyards Douro Vineyards

 

INCLUDED

 

7 nights at the Quinta in a twin / double room with en-suite facilities

 

5 picnics and 1 lunch

 

Visit to 3 wineries

 

7 dinners with wine and port

 

Transfer of luggage to and from Pinhão station and to and from the walks where necessary

 

Walking notes and maps

 

NOT INCLUDED

Flights to and from Porto / Lisbon, transport to Pinhao (the train ride from Porto is a must), travel insurance

Walking in Portugal

 

Closest airports – Porto or Lisbon and travel north

Cost per person:

684 euro

Single room supplement may apply

(if you prefer you can also pay in GBP or USD at the current exchange rate at the time of booking)

Walking holidays in the Algarve