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9-Day Off-Road Self-Drive Through Portugal’s Nature and Picturesque Villages (from Madrid)

9 days
Start and end in Madrid
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Madrid

    Start point
    Calle Del Poeta Joan Maragall 55, 28020 Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Spain Car office - pick up your SUV 4X4 vehicle , 08:00 - 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnignt at a hotel in Madrid)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Plaza Mayor
    • Browse restaurants and shops around Plaza Mayor
    • Explore Gran Via street and shopping district
    Landmarks
    Plaza Mayor
    Gran Via
  2. Day 2

    Madrid to Belmonte

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight at a hotel in Serra da Estrela )

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient Carbel family fortress
    • Walking tour through Belmonte village alleys
    • Visit explorer's museum in Belmonte
    Landmarks
    Belmonte
    Carbel Family Fortress
    Explorer's Museum
  3. Day 3

    Serra da Estrela National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight at a hotel in Serra da Estrela )

    Included Activities

    • Off-road driving in Serra da Estrela National Park
    • Visit glacial valley of Zézere
    • Climb to highest point in Portugal with 360-degree panoramic views
    • Visit Devil's Fall waterfall
    Landmarks
    Serra da Estrela National Park
    Zézere Glacial Valley
    Devil's Fall
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Piódão

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight at a hotel in Viseu )

    Included Activities

    • Off-road driving with scenic viewpoints
    • Walking tour through Piódão slate village
    Landmarks
    Piódão
  5. Day 5

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight at a hotel in Porto )

    Included Activities

    • Visit 516-meter suspended walking bridge with transparent floor
    • Walking tour of Porto
    Landmarks
    516 Hanging Bridge
    Porto Train Station
    Porto Funicular Station
    Porto Viewpoint from Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Gerês Nature Reserve

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight at a hotel in Gerês )

    Included Activities

    • Off-road trails through Gerês Nature Reserve
    • Scenic drive along Roman dirt roads
    • Visit Gerês observation point
    Landmarks
    Gerês Nature Reserve
  7. Day 7

    Douro Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight at a hotel in Douro Valley )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pena village and sculpted granite rocks park
    • Off-road trails through Douro Valley vineyards
    • Hike to Ermelo Waterfall viewpoint
    • Walking trail to Armalô Waterfall (largest in Portugal)
    Landmarks
    Pena Village
    Ermelo Waterfall
    Armalô Waterfall
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  8. Day 8

    Douro River Boat Trip and Wine Tasting

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight at a hotel in Douro Valley )

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on the Douro River
    • Walking among vineyard grapevines
    • Visit traditional winery with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Douro River
  9. Day 9

    Return to Madrid

    End point
    Aeropuerto T4 Salidas, 28042 Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Return your vehicle at Madrid Airport )
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • View Douro River dams
    • Off-road trail through Douro vineyards

    Optional Activities

    • Tour Marialva Castle (medieval castle)
    Landmarks
    Douro River Dams
    Marialva Castle
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