Trekking in Douro wine region

4.5

Children friendly

Senior friendly

Location: Portugal

Activity: Trekking

Languages spoken: English, Portugese

Duration: 9 h

Difficulty: Moderate

Minimum age: 14

Person

80 €

Total price 80.00 €

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Available from: 01/10/2019

Highlights

Douro River and vineyards
Old stone bridges
Impressive canyons on the Varosa River
Ancient monuments
Great food and wine

All about the trip

This route starts at Peso da Régua along the mythical Douro River which we will cross through the old railway bridge now transformed into a pedestrian one.

From here we follow vineyards along the Varosa River valley and along the way, we will find Roman bridges, impressive gorges dug in granite, Roman roads and the breathtaking Varosa dam with amazing views.

We pause to eat typical food of the region and taste the famous sparkling wine of Raposeira. Converging to the valley of the Balsemão river, we will find what is considered the oldest church in Europe. Our next stop will be Lamego, the pearl of the Alto Douro, a city that is an open-air museum. Here we will visit the Cathedral of Lamego and then climb the staircase of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios.

In the end, we will taste the delicious ham of Lamego and the Lamego bread accompanied by an excellent Port wine.

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What is included in the price

Guide
Insurance
Lunch with regional products
Monuments entrance fees
Snack with regional products
Return to Peso da Régua

What is not included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off

Instructions

Please note that this trip is suitable for people with a good physical condition, without fear of heights.

What to take with you?

Please take trekking clothes and good trekking boots with you. Bring a small backpack to carry water and snack. Sunscreen and hat or cap are also recommended.

Itinerary

9:00 meeting at Peso da Régua in front of the train station.
9:15 beginning of trekking.
12:30 stop for lunch approximately in the middle of the track.
17:00 estimated arrival at Lamego.
17:30 snack break.
18:15 return to Peso da Régua by car.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

Estação Ferroviária de Régua, Largo da Estação, 5050-237 Régua (GPS 41.158479, -7.783589)

Final destination:

Estação Ferroviária de Régua, Largo da Estação, 5050-237 Régua (GPS 41.158479, -7.783589)

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full activity price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the activity price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by Nómadas Turismo de Aventura, Rua São Salvador da Baía 5, Oeiras, 2780 041, Portugal, +351 965 044 202, geral@nomadas.pt.