Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Porto to Esposende
Porto to EsposendeOptional Activities
- Stroll along the riverside
- Walk across the boardwalk over the dunes
- Explore the fishing port and watch colorful fishing boats
- Visit the EU blue flag beaches
Landmarks Cavado River North Coast Nature Park Esposende Fishing Port - Day 2
Esposende to Chafé
Esposende to Chafé- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike from Esposende lighthouse through dunes and pine forests
- Visit Belinho beach lookout tower for bird watching
- Hike along the Neiva River
- Vinho Verde organic wine tasting at accommodation
Landmarks Esposende Lighthouse Belinho Beach Neiva River Vinho Verde Wine Region - Day 3
Chafé to Viana do Castelo
Chafé to Viana do Castelo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through coastal forests to Cabedelo beach
- Cross Lima River on Gustave Eiffel's metal bridge
- Explore Viana do Castelo's medieval city center
- Cable car or hike up Santa Luzia hill
Optional Activities
- Browse traditional costume and filigree jewelry shops
- Explore Manueline, Baroque, Revival and Art Deco architecture
- Walk through historic narrow alleys and wide streets
Landmarks Cabedelo Beach Lima River Lima River Eiffel Bridge Santa Luzia Viana do Castelo Historic City Center - Day 4
Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora and back
Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora and back- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ride to Vila Praia de Âncora
- Hike through pine forests and green lanes
- Visit the 17th-century fortress overlooking Vila Praia de Âncora harbor
- Pass the fortress of Cão
- Visit Afife beach
- See the Montedor lighthouse
Optional Activities
- Dine at fine restaurants specializing in regional cuisine
Landmarks Vila Praia de Âncora Vila Praia de Âncora Fortress Ancora River Fortress of Cão Afife Beach Montedor Lighthouse - Day 5
Viana do Castelo to Ponte de Lima
Viana do Castelo to Ponte de Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Lagoas protected area and its trails
- Visit International Garden Festival
- Cross the medieval bridge in Ponte de Lima
- Explore the village's medieval heritage, streets and squares
Optional Activities
- Vinho Verde wine tasting at accommodation
Landmarks Lagoas de Bertiandos Protected Area Lima River International Garden Festival Ponte de Lima Medieval Bridge Ponte de Lima Village - Day 6
Ponte de Lima
Ponte de Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through cornfields and pastures
- Visit Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte
- Hike along cobblestone streets and through orchards
- Walk along the Lima River
Landmarks Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte Church Lima Valley Lima River - Day 7
Ponte de Lima
Ponte de Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route
- Walk through Ponte de Lima village
- Hike along Lima River banks
Landmarks Camino de Santiago Ponte de Lima Lima River - Day 8
Ponte de Lima to Porto
Ponte de Lima to Porto
