Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Castro Laboreiro
Castro LaboreiroIncluded Activities
- Walk past historic village buildings, Roman bridges, medieval church, communal bread ovens, corn granaries, and water mills
- Explore castle ruins with accessible ascent
Landmarks Peneda-Gerês National Park Castro Laboreiro Castle 
- Day 2
Castro Laboreiro
Castro Laboreiro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike along ancient paths connecting fortified villages
Optional Activities
- Alternative shorter hike route (10.8km, 328m ascent)
Landmarks Peneda-Gerês National Park - Day 3
Castro Laboreiro to Peneda
Castro Laboreiro to Peneda- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Castro Laboreiro to Peneda through mountain passes and Peneda River valley
Optional Activities
- Longer hiking route (full distance without transfer) - requires 1 day advance notice to cancel transfer
- Alternative shorter route (8.5km, 122m ascent) with transfer
Landmarks Peneda Granite Massif Peneda-Gerês National Park - Day 4
Peneda
Peneda- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Meadinha hill summit
- Walk ancient pilgrimage paths to Nossa Senhora da Peneda sanctuary
- Visit Lagoa de Meadinha
Landmarks Nossa Senhora da Peneda Sanctuary Lagoa de Meadinha Meadinha Hill - Day 5
Peneda to Soajo
Peneda to Soajo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Peneda to Soajo through valley paths and riverside routes
Optional Activities
- Longer hiking route (full distance without transfer) - requires 1 day advance notice to cancel transfer
- Alternative shorter route (9km, 86m ascent) with transfer
Landmarks Serra da Peneda Soajo - Day 6
Soajo
Soajo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike along ancient bread paths and pilgrimage routes
Landmarks Soajo - Day 7
Soajo to Arcos de Valdevez
Soajo to Arcos de Valdevez- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk in Ponte da Barca and Arcos de Valdevez historic centers
Optional Activities
- Regional culinary experiences and wine tasting with local specialties, soups, salads, meat and sausage dishes, Charutos dos Arcos dessert, and Vinho Verde wine
Landmarks Ponte da Barca Arcos de Valdevez Rio Lima - Day 8
Departure from Arcos de Valdevez
Departure from Arcos de Valdevez- Meals
- Breakfast
