11 - 12 km
300 - 700 m
5 Days & 4 Nights
UNESCO World Heritage sites
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PARTNERS, CREDENTIALS AND MORE
- Tour Grade
- Distance
10 – 12 km / day
- Profile
Long ascents and descents
- Route
Old unpaved track in middle of vineyards, cobbled stone surfaces, few paved roads
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Itinerary
Arrival in Porto
Welcome to Portugal!
Our Guide will pick you up and drive to the train station where you will catch the train to Pinhão, which will be your first stop. This is an amazing ride where you can immerse yourself in a journey that leads into the vineyards. Here the slopes are monumental and the wine culture is present at every moment. Our guide will give you a briefing at the train station and shortly after you will go to your hotel to prepare and rest for the days to come.
Hike from Pinhão to Vilarinho de São Romão
This morning, you will be crossing through the world that lies behind the wine from Douro.
The hilly slopes will be a challenge both for wine tasting fans and hikers! The village of Provosende is along the way and its old manor houses will be a pleasant stop. It makes for a stunning view and is a perfect moment for photograph lovers! As you cross the plateau, you will observe some superb vineyard scenery and small villages with some old paths that will take you to Vilarinho or Sabrosa; home of Ferdinand Magellan, one of the most known navigators of the 16th century. This place will be your home as well, for the night and the dinner is included! Enjoy.
Hike from Vilarinho de S. Romão to Vale de Mendiz
Find yourself crossing the vineyards down the slopes to meet the Pinhão River.
The scenery will be made of olive trees and vines that grow on terraces, giving you a real sensation of a rural lifestyle that lives off of manual labour. As you head on, try the exquisite wines of the Douro region in Quinta do Passadoiro. Here, you can also choose to have an amazing wine tasting experience. Finally, go up the hill, through the fertile land and the beautiful vines that are nourished by it, until Quinta do Silval for a deserved rest.
Hike from Vale de Mendiz to Pinhão
After a delicious breakfast a small hike will be waiting for you this morning!
Today, you will walk over the Douro River and beyond, as you will head south, east and west. However, lets put the compasses away and remember to enjoy and appreciate this incredible scenery of curving vineyards that shift from green to brown. When you are back in Pinhão it will be time to take a boat trip and discover other places along the shores of the Douro. This is an UNESCO World Heritage site and you will understand why!
Departure
This is the day of return.
A 35 minute transfer will take you to Peso da Régua where you will take a a fantastic cruise back to the magical city of Porto. It is a wonderful boat ride and the views are truly inspiring. You will spend the day cruising the river back into the main city and admiring the surroundings of the river bank. Appetizers and lunch will be served on board while you enjoy the view! Arrive at the Vila Nova de Gaia pier where you can enter a wine cellar just across the street (optional) and, when you have become a professional at tasting wine, our guide will take you to the airport and wish you a safe flight home.
Book Self-Guided
Be an explorer.
