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Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley, a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 7 nights · with G Adventures

Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley

A week-long G Adventures small-group tour exploring Portugal's medieval villages and Douro Valley vineyards on foot, concluding with time in Porto to enjoy local wines and riverside strolls.

Duration
7 nights
Departures
6 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Portugal
Operator
G Adventures
From
£3,149
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Monsanto village visit with local guide

  2. Lunch with wine pairings in Peso da Régua

  3. Walking tour or river cruiseWith port wine tasting in Porto

  4. Hikes through Douro Valley vineyards along the Corgo River

  5. Hike in Serra da Estrela National Park to Vale do Rossim Lagoon

About the trip

This seven-night G Adventures tour balances cityscapes and countryside, inviting you to walk ancient paths from Salvaterra do Extremo near the Spanish border through medieval villages like Casteleiros and Sortelha. The journey threads through the Douro Valley, where terraced vineyards sketch the hillsides beside the Corgo River. Wine tasting with views over the Douro is a welcome interlude during these hikes.

Highlights include a guided visit to Monsanto, perched on granite outcrops, a lunch paired with local wines in Peso da Régua, and a finale in Porto with either a walking tour or a river cruise accompanied by port wine tasting. The route incorporates gentle hikes in Serra da Estrela National Park and offers a paced walk from Pinhão to Casal de Loivos. Accommodation is in small, often family-run hotels reflective of the regions visited.

While the group averages 12 guests for a personal experience, travel includes private vehicles and walking. Tips for meals and activities are included, except for the group leader and porterage. The trip is straightforward but requires some stamina for the walking sections, making it an active way to see parts of Portugal many might overlook.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Monsanto
  2. 2 Porto
  3. 3 Peso da Régua
  4. 4 Pinhão
  5. 5 Serra da Estrela National Park

Itinerary

The route

  1. Monsanto

  2. Porto

  3. Peso da Régua

  4. Pinhão

  5. Serra da Estrela National Park

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley?
Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley is a 7 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley?
Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley cost?
Prices for Portugal: Village Walks & the Douro Valley start from £3,149, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

Small-group tours around the world

Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.

You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Portugal? Our Portugal guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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