Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley
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Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley
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8 days
Small Group
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
An ideal balance of city and countryside, walk through medieval towns and village hamlets as Portugal steals your heart on this 8-day active discovery.
Includes
Activities
- 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
- Welcome dinner
- 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
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- Hike through the scenic countryside near the Spanish border from the small down of Salvaterra do Extremo
- Walk on a medieval road from Casteleiros to Sortelha
- See picturesque terraces drawn in the landscape of the Douro Valley
- Taste wines with a view overlooking the Douro River
Trip Details
8 days
Private vehicle, walking.
English
Lisbon, Portugal
Porto, Portugal
Moderate
Luxury, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Medelim: Portugal's Countryside
Depart Lisbon in the morning toward the border of Spain to a town called Idanha-a-Velha with a lunch stop on the way at a local restaurant and a walk through the village. Later, drive to the town of Medelim for the night.
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Casa Do Cedro
Day 2: Medelim: Historic Village Hikes
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Relva for a short hike followed by a guided walking tour of Monsanto. After lunch, continue down to Carroqueiro before heading back to the accommodation for a free afternoon and dinner with your group.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Monsanto is often known as "the most Portuguese village in Portugal" and is famous for it's traditional stone houses built directly into massive boulders. The guided tour typically begins with an ascent through the winding cobblestone streets where you'll encounter charming homes and ancient granite doorways. Key highlights include the ruins of Monsanto Castle, which provide stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapeActivity - This fascinating trail will take you through the history of Portugal. This trail is part of the GR7 E12 route from Gibraltar to the Pyrenees Mountains. The entire 1,000km trail passes through Portugal, Spain, and France. The trail ascends at a gentle grade as it passes through varied terrain. Start your journey towards Monsanto, where along the way you will see orange, fig, lemon, olive, peach and plum trees. Elevation Gain: 124 mAccommodation - Casa Do Cedro
Day 3: Manteigas: Hike to a Castle in the Sky
In the morning, transfer to Sortelha and visit the beautiful castle before heading to the grandiose town of Belmonte. In the afternoon, check into your OMG Stay.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Surmounted by a castle built on a formidable crag at an altitude of 760 metres, Sortelha still retains its medieval appearance through the architecture of its rural granite houses. This is the most mysterious of all the historic villages you encounter on your adventure.Activity - Belmonte is a historic village, nestled in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela mountains. Its medieval castle crowns the hilltop, once the fortified home of the Cabral family and the birthplace of famed navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral.Accommodation - Casa das Penhas Douradas
Day 4: Amarante: Explore Serra da Estrela National Park
Hike through the Serra da Estrela National Park to the Lagoon of Vale do Rossim. Return for a delicious lunch before heading to Amarante for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Explore this beautiful valley nestled within the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. You'll be surrounded by lush green, rolling hills, and striking rock formations scattered across the landscape. Witness the two granite peaks, Serra da Estrela, the namesake of the National Park, and Fragões das Penhas Douradas, which hosts your OMG Stay at its peak. The hike will lead to the dazzling lagoon of Vale do Rossim.Accommodation - Casa das Lérias
Day 5: Amarante: Douro Valley Walk Along the Vineyards
After breakfast, transfer to Casa de Mateus for a visit before continuing on to a world-class vineyard for lunch and a guided tour.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a delicious lunch of fresh, local ingredients paired with some of the wines that are grown in the region.Activity - Discover Mateus through a premium guided tour of the Casa Museum, temporary exhibitions and Chapel, accompanied by an expert guide. At the end of the visit you will be offered a glass of Mateus Rosé or white wine from Lavradores de Feitoria.Accommodation - Casa das Lérias
Day 6: Amarante: Hike to Casal de Loivos
Spend another day in the Douro wine region with a longer hike through the hills and town of Pinhão. In the afternoon, return to Amarante and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Walk through the Douro and Alto Douro Vinhateiro, a wine region UNESCO describes as being a living cultural landscape. Travel north through Pinhão to the village of Casal de Loivos where you can detour to a viewpoint, boasting one of the most beautiful landscapes in the region. Elevation gain: 400 metersTransport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Casa das Lérias
Day 7: Porto: Your OMG Day
Travel from Amarante to Porto in the morning. Choose between a walking tour through Porto or join your CEO on a Douro river cruise and walk through Vila Nova de Gaia to Porto Augusto for a wine tasting. Enjoy a free afternoon before joining your group and CEO for one last dinner together in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Option 1: Discover Porto's historic old town on a guided walking tour. Walk through the neighborhoods of Ribeira, Baixa, and Miragaia, as you explore narrow medieval streets, admire colorful tiled façades, and learn about the city’s past. Stop by the local market to try "bolinho de bacalhau", the famous codfish cake, Option 2: Take a boat cruise along the Douro River on one of the typical "rabelo" boats. See the iconic bridges of the city as you glide underneath them and watch everyday life unfold along the river. Disembark and walk to the historic Vila Nova de Gaia for a tasting of port wine, one of the region's most celebrated specialties.Free_time - Take time to explore Porto, famously known for the production of Port wine.Accommodation - Pousada do Porto Rua das Flores
Day 8: Porto
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $5749
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
An ideal balance of city and countryside, walk through medieval towns and village hamlets as Portugal steals your heart on this 8-day active discovery.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 20 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
08/08/2024
I honestly loved this tour and will definitely be doing another tour with this company again. While I would have liked more time in each location to see more but the introduction tours were great to get an idea of what to do if I had nothing planned. Food and activity recommendations were also great. While it was nice to do things with the group, I really liked having the ability to do things on my own without it feeling like I'm being rude to others in the group. Communication regarding group plans could be better though but that could be said of both the travelers and the CEO.
07/08/2024
Good fun, but The Astoria hotel was disgraceful.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
08/08/2024
I honestly loved this tour and will definitely be doing another tour with this company again. While I would have liked more time in each location to see more but the introduction tours were great to get an idea of what to do if I had nothing planned. Food and activity recommendations were also great. While it was nice to do things with the group, I really liked having the ability to do things on my own without it feeling like I'm being rude to others in the group. Communication regarding group plans could be better though but that could be said of both the travelers and the CEO.
07/08/2024
Good fun, but The Astoria hotel was disgraceful.
09/01/2024
Absolutely brilliant, could not fault it!
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