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Discover the Douro Valley Wine region & PenedaGerês National Park

In Northern Portugal, you’ll find the perfect setting for unforgettable outdoor adventures. This guided program brings together two of the region’s most spectacular walks, carefully selected to showcase the diversity and beauty of three remarkable destinations — the Douro Valley Wine Region and the PenedaGerês National Park.

Your journey begins in the iconic Douro Valley, where the terraced vineyards that climb steep hillsides create one of the most stunning wine landscapes in the world. The valley’s fertile slopes have long produced the grapes used in crafting the legendary Port wine, earning the region its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From the Douro Valley, you’ll travel to PenedaGerês National Park, Portugal’s only national park and a paradise for nature lovers. Here, rugged peaks, verdant hills and sparkling waterfalls form a landscape of breathtaking beauty. Along your walk, you’ll encounter rare flora and fauna, as well as traces of ancient human presence - from shepherd shelters and Roman roads to traditional granite villages - revealing the deep cultural heritage that has shaped this extraordinary region.

Itinerary

Take the scenic train journey from Porto to Pinhão, following the winding course of the Douro River through terraced vineyards that mark the heart of Portugal’s wine country. Upon arrival at Pinhão train station, a member of our team will greet you, provide a brief introduction to your holiday and arrange your transfer to the charming town of Alijó, nestled in the rolling hills of the Douro wine region. Your adventure in one of Portugal’s most beautiful landscapes begins here.

Setting out from Alijó, you will follow with your guide the path meanders through a vivid mosaic of vineyards, olive groves, and small cultivated plots. The rhythm of the walk follows the gentle rise and fall of the land, offering new perspectives at every turn — a painter’s patchwork of greens and golds beneath the Douro. Arrive in the ancient village of São Mamede de Ribatua.

After exploring the village and having a break for a snack, you will follow a different scenic route back to Alijó.

Begin the day with your guide immersed once again in the heart of the Douro wine region. The trail winds through rows of vines heavy with grapes, the terraces following the contours of the hills like living sculptures. Along the way, we have a break to visit one quinta (wine estate) and to taste their wines. Their welcoming cellars offer not just tastings of fine Port and Douro wines, but stories of generations who have shaped this unique terrain.

By the end of the walk, you’ll have truly traced the spirit of the Douro: from riverbanks and terraces to hilltop villages — a journey woven together by wine, history and breathtaking views.

Today you will discover Ervedosa do Douro, a hidden gem tucked away in the hills of the Douro Valley. This off-the-beaten-path walking tour invites you to explore a side of the region that few visitors ever see — where time seems to slow down and the true rhythm of the Douro reveals itself.

Your experience concludes with a delightful picnic lunch at your guide’s home, featuring products his family grows. Enjoy olive oil and honey tastings and savor the simple, honest flavors of the Douro — a heartfelt expression of the land and the people who call it home.

Departure to Peneda Gerês National Park.

Discover the mountains and the village of Soajo. Here every stone tells a story, every corner recalls a past of tradition and so even today Soajo is felt by those who visit it and especially by its proud inhabitants. In the heart of the National Park, this beautiful mountain village maintains its original design as well as the monuments of a storied past, stories that are still told every day to those who pass by.

At the end of this walk, lunch will be in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon, visit with your guide the Soajo ethnographic museum and in the summer we can even take a dip in one of Soajo’s wonderful lagoons. A visit to a farm and a wine tasting of Vinho Verde is also included.

This walking tour takes place through the most protected area of the National Park. With a rich variety of plants and animals, the Albergaria forest represents an intense contact with nature. Greenery surrounds us and as we walk the forest takes care of us and it is impossible not to notice the centuries-old oaks, the slopes dense with vegetation and the treetops that shelter us from the sun. The silence is only interrupted by the sound of animals and at every corner there is a fountain, a lagoon or a lost waterfall.

At the end of this walk we have a picnic with views of the mountain and we finish the day with a visit to the Campo do Gerês museums.

Other infos

Tour Grade: Moderate

These tours are for regular cyclists / hikers and demand a better standard of fitness and ability, usually gained through regular exercise. Expect some long days with climbs (4 to 7h per day).

Tour Elevation Gain: 60m – 625m ascent and 140m – 570m descent

Accommodation: Rural Tourism or Classic / Charming 4-star hotels, offering a special atmosphere and a cozy design, with a superior level of service and a fantastic comfort that will let you relax and get prepared for the next stage of the tour.

Start and Finish: Pinhão (Douro Valley)

 

After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to the Northen Portugal area. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to Porto city or to Porto Airport, depending on your onward travel plans. Take with you unforgettable memories of the two regions you have visited.

At the end of this walk we have a picnic with views of the mountain and we finish the day with a visit to the Campo do Gerês museums.

Other infos

Accommodation: 3* & 4* charming hotels

Length

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Route type

Guided

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Duration

7 Days & 6 Nights

Meeting Point

Pinhão (Douro Valley)

Availability

From March to November

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• Douro Valley - Unesco World Heritage site

• Breathtaking landscapes

• Wine-producing villages

• Insights into rural community lifestyles

• Authentic mountain villages

• Peneda Sanctuary

• Lakes, rivers, and forests

• Summer settlements

• Traditional gastronomy

• Wine tastings

• Boutique hotels

• Local customs and culture

• Varied landscapes

Conditions

• 6 nights B&B at handpicked 3* & 4* charming hotels

• 5 guided walking tours with local guides

• 3 picnic lunch

• 1 lunch in a typical restaurant

• 1 lunch at local’s house

• 2 wine tours and tastings

• On the road – National Park

• All transfers from region to region

• Private transfer from National Park to Porto (at the end of the program)

• Transfers not mentioned above

• Personal expenses

• Extra nights and tours

• Private transfer from Porto to Douro Valley

The payment can be made by bank transfer. A 30% deposit will be requested upon confirmation, and the remaining 70% up to 30 days before the arrival date.

More than 30 days before the expected arrival date – no costs;

From 29 to 15 days before the expected arrival date – we retain 50% of the total cost;

Less than 14 days before the expected arrival date – we retain 100% of the total cost.

Booking

Price per person: from 1460 € / Minimum 2 people