Portugal Walking & Hiking Tour
From $4,999 - $5,399 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Portugal Walking & Hiking Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2024: Apr-Nov
Lisbon to Porto—Sintra & the Douro River Valley
Lindeza. It means "loveliness" in Portuguese. And it's the best way to describe what you'll see on our Portugal Walking & Hiking Tour. Hike through enchanting Sintra and into the majestic Douro River Valley. Behold breathtaking scenery. Green hills rolling down to the dazzling Atlantic coast. Moorish castles and pastel palaces. Expansive views from high above the Douro River. Que lindeza — what loveliness.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Sintra’s fairytale beauty — whimsical art, cobblestoned streets and old-world architecture against a backdrop of lush forest
- Walk the terraced hillsides of the Douro Valley as verdant landscapes become riverside villages and ancient Roman towns
- Wander the romantic gardens and colorfully painted rooms of Pena Palace, perched high on a hilltop overlooking Sintra
- Get to know the local culinary scene, a collection of hearty stews, delicate seafood dishes and sweet pastel de nata pastries
Start Lisbon
End Porto
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
We start our journey in Lisbon, an ancient city experiencing a renaissance • On an epic hike, discover Sintra's fantastical landscape and architectural highlights • Follow a trail to Cabo da Roca, a pristine windswept cape and the most westerly spot in mainland Europe • Explore famed Pena Palace on foot and admire its Romantic design during a private tour • Complete a day of hiking with flavorful Portuguese cuisine and wines at our charming hideaway.
Nights 1-2
A former 18th-century palace, this elegant old-world hotel offers a resplendent atmosphere and views of the Sintra mountains and the Castle of the Moors. Massage services available. (pool)
Day 3
Hike along lush green paths and seaside trails as you make your way to Nazare • Admire breathtaking views from the beach and lunch at an easygoing fishing village, renowned for hosting big wave surf competitions • Take a guided tour through Coimbra, a World Heritage town with a hallowed and historic university • Soak up the opulent atmosphere of our hotel and perhaps indulge in a spa treatment.
Night 3
Relax at this palatial Small Luxury Hotels of the World member where, according to medieval lore, an epic love once flourished. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Take in views of vast vineyards, farms and tiny stone hamlets from the ruins of a beautiful old church in the village of Samodaes • Hike through the rugged landscape of the Alto Douro along the banks of the stunning Douro River • Follow a historic trainline from the charming town of Amarante • Sample wines made from grapes grown at our hotel, an elegant building nestled in the vineyards • Hike on tranquil paths that hug the terraced slopes of the Vinho Verde Valley • Experience a guided tour of Porto, a World Heritage site with splendid architecture and a rich history.
Nights 4-5
Appropriately named and with impeccable hospitality, this beautiful hotel is designed to engage all your senses in Portugal's spectacular wine country. (pool, spa)
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Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
A former 18th-century palace, this elegant old-world hotel offers a resplendent atmosphere and views of the Sintra mountains and the Castle of the Moors. Massage services available. (pool)
Night 3
Premiere Hotel
Relax at this palatial Small Luxury Hotels of the World member where, according to medieval lore, an epic love once flourished. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
Appropriately named and with impeccable hospitality, this beautiful hotel is designed to engage all your senses in Portugal's spectacular wine country. (pool, spa)
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