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Douro Valley hike

Braga, Portugal

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English, Portuguese

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Start the tour as you're picked up from your accommodation in Braga or Porto as you begin your full-day trip. After an hour and a half, the driver will stop the car in Pinhão, where the hike in the Douro Valley Vineyards starts. You'll stop in the middle of the trail for a pause.During the walk, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the Douro and a magnificent view of this world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Valley while learning about the terroir of the Douro and its soil, landscape, climate, and its unique grape varieties. You will walk along the vineyards, olive, orange, and fig trees.Afterward, you'll visit the Pinhão Train Station, one of the most beautiful building in the region, that's famous for its tiles. Your last stop will be a winery where you will be able to taste the delicious port wine before you begin your journey back to your accommodation.

What to remember

Important info

Minimum number: 2 participants
You'll be picked up from your accommodation in Braga or Porto at 09.00 am
Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information on the voucher after booking
Please note that the route may variate due to weather conditions, traffic, and seasonal transport schedules
It's recommended to bring hiking boots or tennis shoes. During hotter seasons, an application of sunscreen on exposed parts of the body and a pair of sunglasses. During the cooler seasons, it’s important to wear an extra layer of clothing
The meal that is included could be a buffet or a limited menu. Included: one main course, dessert, beverage, coffee, or tea. Optional drinks: Portuguese wine, coke, or water.
Typical dishes you can try for lunch: Bread, olives, wine, and alheira (smoked Portuguese Jewish sausage made with meats, usually pork, veal, duck, chicken, quail, rabbit, and bread.), Pork chop with rice and white cabbage, White beans with tomato and bacon, Stew goat with potato and tomato sauce Dessert: borrachão (dry cake moistened with port wine)
Difficulty: Easy. Distance: 3.8 km - 2.37 miles. A gain in altitude of 178m

What's included

Lunch in the Douro Valley. Port Wine tasting in the Douro Valley (Three types of wines). Guided tour. Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Additional food and drinks. Whiskey or cocktails. Health insurance

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Discover the incredible Douro Valley, a Unesco World Heritage Site during one day. Admire amazing views on vineyards, olive and fig trees. Enjoy a savourous lunch and a port wine tasting

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Eco Trilha Viagens e Turismo

Meeting Point

Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information on the voucher after booking. Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Braga or Porto.