Portugal: Village Walks and the Douro Valley

Join me on this active adventure through Portugal. We will start in Lisbon with a 2-day whirl through the city and travel to Sintra to tour the iconic Pena Palace. Day three starts our walking tour through the countryside, starting with Medelim. We will share village-to-village hikes, centuries-old castles, Portuguese legends and traditions, and delicious food near the Spanish border.

After our countryside walks, we will head to the Douro Valley, famous for its vineyards and beauty. We will spend a couple of days hiking from wine tasting to beautiful vistas and back to wine tasting. We will walk along the Douro River, through the Pinhao hills, and weave through historic village streets.

Our tour concludes in Porto, where we have the choice of an e-bike or a boat tour for our last full day in Portugal.

We will be walking about 5-6 miles a day. This could be your motivation to prepare, but please be honest with yourself about your ability and desire to commit to this level of activity.

This tour includes upgraded accommodations, 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners, and the following:

• 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: E-bike Tour of Porto or a River Cruise with Port Wine Tasting, Porto
• Welcome dinner
• Village-to-village hike from Idanha-a-Velha to Monsanto with a local guide
• Visit the natural pools of Penha Garcia
• Hike from Casteleiros to Sortelha and visit the castle
• 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 Loives from Pinhão
• Farewell Dinner
• All tips included for activities and meals, except for our CEO and porterage
• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Pricing does not include airfare, required travel insurance, gratuities, meals not mentioned, and other travel-related expenses.

You must have a valid US passport to participate.

Prices and availability are subject to change and are based on double occupancy.

The trip cost, excluding flights, Lisbon tours, and pre-tour nights in Lisbon, is $ 4,199 per person, based on double occupancy. The two-night stay in Lisbon is $460 per person, based on double occupancy.

A $350 deposit is due to secure your place on the tour (does not include the deposit for 2 nights in Lisbon). There are only 15 spots available on this tour.

The final payment is due by April 10, 2026.