Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Aveiro
Aveiro- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner with tour leader and fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Group dinner with tour leader and fellow travellers
Optional Activities
- Use indoor swimming pool at Hotel Melia Ria
Landmarks Ria de Aveiro - Day 2
Ria de Aveiro - Ovar
Ria de Aveiro - Ovar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Two-hour scenic cruise on a moliceiro (traditional gondola-style boat) in Ria de Aveiro with commentary on region's history and culture
- Guided walking tour in Ovar following the Azulejo Route (approximately 1 mile/1.5km)
- Visit to pão de ló workshop with sampling of famous Portuguese sponge cake and demonstration of its preparation
Landmarks Ria de Aveiro Cais do Bico Ovar Azulejo Route - Day 3
Aveiro to Viseu
Aveiro to Viseu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light picnic lunch at converted farmhouse with wood-fired oven, featuring salt and flor de sal along with regional specialities from Figueira da Foz)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Figueira da Foz salt flats led by a marnoto (salt harvester) explaining ancestral salt production methods
Optional Activities
- Explore Viseu hilltop city
- Relax at hotel pool
- Use hotel spa
Landmarks Figueira da Foz Salt Flats Viseu - Day 4
Viseu
Viseu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch of local delicacies at Quinta da Comenda)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Viseu (1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours) including Viseu Cathedral and Solar do Vinho do Dão
- Guided tour of Quinta da Comenda farm with owners
- Wine tasting at Quinta da Comenda
Optional Activities
- Explore Viseu
- Use hotel wellness centre with indoor and outdoor pools
- Use hotel sauna and Turkish bath
Landmarks Viseu Cathedral Solar do Vinho do Dão Quinta da Comenda - Day 5
Viseu to Régua to Pinhão
Viseu to Régua to Pinhão- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Douro Museum
- Scenic train journey from Régua to Pinhão alongside the Douro River
Optional Activities
- Boat ride in Pinhão (additional cost)
- Walk along the river in Pinhão
Landmarks Douro Museum Douro River Pinhão - Day 6
Régua to Lamego to Raposeira
Régua to Lamego to Raposeira- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego including Lamego Castle, cathedral (founded 12th century), and Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary
- Wine tasting in Raposeira village
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel facilities
Landmarks Lamego Castle Lamego Cathedral Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary Raposeira - Day 7
Régua to Porto
Régua to Porto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at 7pm to celebrate the adventures)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto historic centre including São Bento Station and Luís I Bridge
Optional Activities
- Boat tour along the Douro River
- Visit Palácio da Bolsa
- Coffee at Majestic Café
Landmarks São Bento Station Luís I Bridge Palácio da Bolsa Majestic Café Douro River - Day 8
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend your adventure with additional hotel nights - speak to sales representative for extension options
