Self-guided walking holiday in the Douro Valley, northern Portugal
Make your way from Porto into the Douro Valley before exploring the picturesque slopes and valleys of this UNESCO - World Heritage Site.
Follow unpaved roads and footpaths as you walk from village to village, pausing for picnic lunches and visits to local wine estates where you can sample award-winning table, port and Douro wines.
Museums such as the Bread and Wine Museum in Favaios will give you a greater appreciation of local traditions and wine-production. You’ll also witness some of the year-round activity involved in tending the vines and terraces.
Relax after each day’s walk at carefully selected country houses and hotels where you will receive a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation and delicious meals.
End your self-guided Douro walking holiday back in the fascinating historical city of Porto where you can visit the port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia as well as the exploring Porto’s many sights and views.
Heart and Soul of the Douro Wine Region
Day 1 – From Porto to the Douro Valley by train
Day 2 – Linear walk from Pinhão to Vilarinho de São Romão (10.9 km, +689m)
Day 3 – Circular walk via Pinhão River (14.2 km, +664m)
Day 4 – Linear walk from Vilarinho de São Romão to Alijó (16.6 km, +690m)
Day 5 – Circular walk via São Mamede da Ribatua (14.9 km, +485m) (or shorter option (8.2 km) with return by taxi)
Day 6 – Linear walk from Alijó to Casal de Loivos (14 km, + 268m)
Day 7 – Walk from Casal de Loivos to Pinhão (6 km, +137m) then return to Porto by train
Day 8 – Departure
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