Porto to Douro Signature Drive

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douro river and mountains in portugal

Enjoy a slow and scenic drive through north Portugal

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Stay in beautiful small hotels...

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smiling guide in northern portugal

And explore with our lovely local guides...

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colourful houses porto

As you travel from vibrant Porto...

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To the farming landscapes of the far north...

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... And out to the winelands of the Douro

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Let us do all the heavy lifting...

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hiking between vineyards in douro valley

As you walk in peaceful, idyllic nature...

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Enjoy the good stuff in the world's oldest wine region...

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... And hear vivid stories from Portugal's Age of Discovery

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native cattle peneda-geres national park

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Duration

From the buzz of vibrant Porto, this scenic journey unfolds across historic wine houses, remote granite villages and great rivers winding through terraced hillsides. Step back in time to a simpler pace of life, where the clocks seem to tick a little slower and no one is ever in a hurry.

  • Wine & food heaven
  • Beautiful walking
  • Slow, scenic travel
  • City, mountains & sea
  • Brilliant local guides
  • Gorgeous small hotels
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

8 nights in first-class hotels

Rental car

All breakfasts

4 x lunches

Guided activities as described

GPS tracks for self-guided walks


Guided Activities

Private Porto tour with port winery visit

Private coastal walk

Private Peneda-Gerês NP visit

Douro boat tour & shared winery visit


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Travel Guide App with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture


Please note: International travel not included.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Porto


Your trip begins in Porto as you settle into your boutique hotel in the historic centre. Begin to explore the lovely Ribeira district and along the waterside, watching the rabelos (small wooden boats) bob along on the river’s currents. There are plenty of spots to have a drink before watching the sun go down over the river, with views across to Vila Nova de Gaia.

Day 2

See the sights with your guide & visit a port winery


Day 3

Travel to the Minho for a guided coastal walk


Day 4

Walk in the Peneda-Gerês National Park


Day 5

Hike in Sistelo's terraced mountains


Day 6

Drive to a wine hotel in the Douro Valley


Day 7

Enjoy a special day dedicated to wine


Day 8

Walk or relax in the Douro Valley


Day 9

Head back to Porto


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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Gaze admiringly...

At Porto's 'azulejo' tiling

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Take a walk...

Between traditional local shops

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Slow down...

To the pace of Porto's rabelo boats

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Raise a glass...

To Porto's famous fortified wine

Porto

Drink in...

Gorgeous sunsets across the river

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Go for a hike...

In Minho's epic terraced hills

Portugal peneda cow

Chance upon...

Native cattle breeds in the north

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Turn back the clock...

In timeless granite villages

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Admire the views...

In the world's oldest wine DOC

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Say 'this is the life'...

As you sail down the Douro

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Wake up...

To breakfast with a view

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Sip wine...

Above the vines it came from

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Live life...

In the Douro slow lane

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Find a good spot...

To do absolutely nothing

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