Portugal: Coastal Walks, Vineyards & Villages of the Douro Valley

10 day luxury small group tour from Lisbon to Porto

Walking Portugal’s coastline delights and inspires with rocky cliffs and sweeping views of the Atlantic. Continuing inland, you’ll discover medieval villages and picturesque countryside towns that are best appreciated on foot. Walk alongside fig and olive trees and see castles in the distance, sparking the imagination of royal counts and historic kingdoms. Follow trails next to vineyards in the Douro Valley, stopping to savour the wine and the views while treating yourself to delicious regional food before capping off the adventure in Porto. Discover Portugal through all of your senses and it will leave you longing for more.

Your tour highlights

Your OMG Stay
Casa das Penhas Douradas

Manteigas, Portugal

1 night (Day 5)

Nestled the top of the Burel Mountain, 1500 meters above the sea, Casa das Penhas Douradas is surrounded by pristine nature and crisp, fresh air. With world class hiking at your front door, here you will never be bored. After a day on the trails, relax in your room with views of the mountains or enjoy a cocktail by the fireplace.

Why we love this stay
Admire the mountain top views from the warmth of the outdoor Nordic bath or from around the fire pits.
Experience Portugal’s biggest National Park from a birds eye view and one its best trails.
Support Casa das Penhas’s commitment to local development and environmental sustainability.

Tour itinerary

Day

Lisbon: Welcome to Portugal

Speckled with charming and picturesque villages, Portugal will enchant you as you move from coast to mountains. Dream of village-to-village hikes and delicious food as you head off into the countryside toward the Spanish border in the coming days. We welcome you to Lisbon, and to Portugal, where we invite you to savour the sights, sounds and flavours of the adventure before you.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Foodie Moment Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour| Your Welcome Moment Meet Your CEO and Group
Meals included: Dinner

Day

Lisbon: Cabo da Roca Hike

Sand-coloured cliffs dive to meet the vibrant contrast of the ocean blue with statue-like stone stacks that jut out of the sea, while waves crash along their sides. These are your views along your breathtaking morning hike. But the spectacle doesn’t end there. We head east to Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, where you can smell the flowers and explore the amazing garden of Palácio Monserrate. After a beautiful day, the night is yours to explore the city of Lisbon.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

Day

Medelim: Portugal's Countryside

Bid farewell to Lisbon as you head into the picturesque Portuguese countryside. Get your bearings in a small town before setting off on a pleasant hike that will take you on a winding trail near the Spanish border.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day

Medelim: Historic Village Hikes

Travel back in time over 1000 years to an era of castles, legends and traditions. Deemed one of Portugal’s 12 Historic Villages, hiking to Monsanto will connect you to the time of conquerors as you traverse the paths through historic stone walls and castles. Enjoy the tales of this region’s fascinating history under fig and olive trees.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Discover Moment Monsanto Visit with Local Guide
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Manteigas: Hike to a Castle in the Sky

The enchanting Sortelha Castle stands on a crag at an altitude of 760 meters. It looms over the most mysterious of all the historic villages, where you will soon lose yourself in a maze of alleys and lanes as you hike up to the lofty castle. It is a place where time seems to have stood still. The wind whistles round the corners and hardly anyone passes by. This sentiment lingers when you arrive to the town of Belmonte after your visit to Sortelha.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Your OMG StayCasa das Penhas Douradas

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Amarante: Explore Serra da Estrela National Park

In Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in continental Portugal, rolling hills are interrupted by giant slabs of granite that protrude out of the ground. Pause to admire the beauty of this stark environment as you cross Corgo da Mós before the hike leads you to the beautiful Vale do Rossim Lagoon. In the afternoon, transfer north to Amarante.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

Day

Amarante: Douro Valley Walk Along the Vineyards

Head to Casa de Mateus for a guided tour of the palace and museum before transferring to a family-owned vineyard and winery, where a variety of Vinho Verde (green wine) is produced. Join a guided walk through the estate, enjoy a regional lunch, and soak in the incredible views as you taste some of the local specialties.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Foodie Moment Lunch With a View and Wine Pairings
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

Day

Amarante: Hike to Casal de Loivos

Mesmerizing mazes of vineyards scale the sides of the Pinhão hills. You will weave through historic village streets, beautiful buildings and up through paths draped with green grape vines. This hike allows for an endless panoramic riverscape and gorgeous views of the Douro River.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day

Porto: Your OMG Day

Porto is yours to discover today with a choice of two activities. Explore the best of Portugal’s second largest city on a walking tour through picturesque neighborhoods, or choose to climb aboard a river cruise followed by a port wine tasting in the historic Vila de Nova Gaia area of the city.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your OMG Day Walking Tour of Porto or a River Cruise with Port Wine Tasting
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day

Porto

Today your adventure comes to an end and you can depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

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Tour Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment: Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour, Lisbon
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Monsanto Visit with Local Guide, Monsanto
Your Foodie Moment: Lunch With a View and Wine Pairings, Peso da Régua
Your OMG Day: Walking Tour of Porto or a River Cruise with Port Wine Tasting, Porto
Complimentary arrival transfer
Lisbon Food and Wine welcome dinner
Hike the coastal trail from Cabo da Roca with a local guide
Visit the Monserrate Palace
Hike in Serra da Estrela National Park to the Vale do Rossim Lagoon
Hike past vineyards in the Douro Valley along the Corgo River
Hike to the Casal de Loivos from Pinhão
Farewell Dinner
All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (9 nts).

Meals
9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD215-280 for meals not included.

Transportation
Private vehicle, walking.

Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Not included:

Conditions:

Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest. Service Level: Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities. Physical Rating: 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking. Trip Type: Small Group Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12. Age requirement: 18+

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