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Tours Walking North of Portugal

Douro Valley Off-the-Beaten Guided Walk & Wine Tour

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from 2,250€
  • Difficulty
  • Duration
    5
    Days
  • Guided

Explore the hidden villages and landscapes of the Douro Valley with a local guide, experiencing authentic traditions, cuisine, and wine.

The Experience

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty and rich traditions of Portugal's Douro Valley with this exclusive guided walking and wine tour. Nestled in the heart of northern Portugal, the Douro Valley is one of the world’s oldest wine regions, renowned for its terraced vineyards, dramatic landscapes, and centuries-old winemaking practices. 

Walk across small villages of the Douro region, through authentic off-the-beaten paths and with a local guide. Indulge in a different perspective of the Douro valley, with a local guide that will walk with you though unique landscapes, sharing the traditions and the local food and wine of the Douro Valley.

This 5-day tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the region's rich traditions, exquisite wines, and breathtaking views, all while walking through paths rarely seen by tourists. Join us for this unforgettable adventure, where the beauty of nature, tradition, and local wines come together to create the perfect Douro Valley escape.

Reasons To Love It
  • Explore hidden villages and trails off the tourist path;
  • Enjoy stories and traditions from a local guide;
  • Savor local foods and wines along the way.

Experience Itinerary

Pick-up at 9 am for Ervedosa do Douro Guided Walk Tour (loop, 5-8km, easy level). An off-the-beaten-path that will for sure spark your imagination and will give you a different perspective of the Douro. A truly characteristic area where the presence of the locals is deeply noticed. At the end a homemade traditional lunch will be served. This lunch will take place in a local house and includes a family wine, olive oil and honey. Drop-off at the hotel around 3 pm. Sleep at The Vintage House Douro.

Pick-up for Provesende Guided Walk Tour (linear, 7 km, easy level). You will cross the villages of Provesende, famous in the past for its generous white wines, and São Cristóvão, with traditional terraces of vines. From here, you will get a breathtaking perspective of Douro, from above. At the end, by the Douro river, you will have a typical picnic lunch with homemade food. Drop-off at the hotel around 3 pm. Sleep at The Vintage House Douro. 

Pick-up for Tabuaço Guided Walk Tour (loop, 10 km, moderate level). Tabuaço is a must see for Douro Wine Region Lovers, and for good reasons. Located in northern Portugal, this town is known as the "balcony between mountains and rivers", offering a stunning natural landscape. In this day you will have a local lunch and Wine estate visit with wine tastings. Drop-off at the hotel around 3 pm. Sleep at The Vintage House Douro. 

Pick-up for Alijó - São Mamede - Alijó Guided Walk Tour (14 km, moderate level). Today you will enjoy incredible views of vineyards and fields as you make your way to São Mamede, an historical village. Take a moment to breathe the incredible beauty of this landscape, its mountains and the Tua reservoir. After you will have a lunch at a family-owned Restaurant. Drop-off at the hotel around 3 pm. Sleep at The Vintage House Douro.  

In the morning, catch the train in Pinhão Station and exit in São Bento station - Porto. Explore this wonderful city. 

Sleep at 1872 River House.

End of the tour and flight back home.

Itinerary Map

GOOGLE MAPS

Important Information

The activities on this tour are guided and it is up to you to decide your date of departure, we will be here!

PRICE

The price of the program is from 2.250€ per person in a double room. Special seasons, single and solo traveller supplements apply.

 INCLUDES

  • Transfers from/to the hotel for the daily walk tours
  • 4 nights at the Vintage House Douro in a river view room with breakfast included
  • 4 guided walks with a local guide (easy to moderate level)
  • 4 meals with wine included
  • 1 visit to a local winery with wine tasting
  • E-Booklet of your trip with inside tips for unforgettable memories and local experiences

 EXTRAS 

Other meals; Extra Activities.

Couldn’t find what you were looking for? We would  to reduce, increase, modify, change, and finally we can do the tour depending on your interests and availability. Contact us: info@welovesmallhotels.com.