Douro Valley, Évora and Lisbon
THE DOURO VALLEY AND ÉVORA
- who wants to walk in Portugal in spectacular areas where most common tourist will not by unaware;
- or as a complement to those who want to know Lisbon and/or Oporto for themself and want a structured tour for less accessible areas.
So, the starts in Northern Portugal, close to the Porto and will end on the South side of Lisbon. So, during the tour, you can visit the Douro Valley, Évora and the Arrábida Natural Park.
As the tour begins in the port and ends in Lisbon, in these two cities you can choose to explore the city on your own or ask for a tour in these cities that I will be to do.
About the locations and the themes that are mentioned in this tour you will be able to find posts on this blog, actually or in the near future.
This tour is run by me with legal basis in tourism companies with whom I work with.
In case you have any doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me directly (david.jose.monteiro@gmail.com / +351 914 794 553).
TOUR PROGRAM
Day 1 – From Porto to the Douro Valley
Meet you or the group at the hotel lobby and drive to Porto Antigo, in the Douro Valley, where we will have a short walk to stretch or legs followed by a light lunch in a typical local restaurant.
After lunch a nice walk will take you through very beautiful cobble stone roads in between stone walls still used today by local farmers to move the cattle. The trail crosses the river Bestança, a tributary of the river Douro and one of the cleanest rivers in the country.
At the end of the afternoon we will go to Pinhão, where we will be lodged for the next two nights.
Included meals: Breakfast at the hotel, light lunch at a local restaurant and dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight: Pinhão
Day 2 – Pinhão, in the heart of the Douro Valley
A light lunch will be served aboard of a Rabelo boat during a two hours ride along the calm waters of the river Douro. Some views of the Douro Valley are only possible from a boat and you will not miss this opportunity.
During the afternoon an ancient wine cellar visit and Port wine tasting will complement the day.
For sure you will have some free time left to relax before dinner.
Included meals: Breakfast at the hotel, light lunch served aboard and dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight: Pinhão
Day 3 – Transfer day from Pinhão to Setúbal and visiting Fátima
During our transfer we will have the possibility to visit Fátima, a religious site that receives many thousands of people during the year. In private tours you can select a different location to visit.
At the middle of the afternoon we will be arriving at Setúbal with some time to walk in the city and then to the hotel, located in the upper part of the city with an impressive view over the city, the sea and the mountain.
Setúbal was quite important during the roman occupation and today is a lovely small fishing city and the perfect location to access both the Arrábida Natural Park and Évora.
Included meals: Breakfast at the hotel, light lunch in a local restaurant and dinner in the hotel.
Day 4 – The Arrábida Natural Park
The contrast between the sea and the mountain and the contrast of the rural and the urban environments will be the dominant scenarios of the day.
Lunch will much depend of the weather. If we get a nice sunny day it will be perfect to picnic at a spot with an impressive view, otherwise a local restaurant will provide a light sampling lunch.
The local cheese and wine are excellent and tasting them will be the perfect way to finish the daily activities.
Included meals: Breakfast at the hotel, light lunch in a local restaurant and dinner in the hotel.
Overnight: Setúbal
Day 5 – Évora - prehistoric, roman and medieval heritages
One hour from our hotel and we will be in a totally different setting, Évora.
The historic centre of Évora is a World Heritage Site classified by UNESCO and Évora is a city with strong historical heritage. This heritage is so diverse that we will have to split the visit in two parts.
During the morning we will have an urban walk and we will be able to learn about the roman and medieval heritages.
After lunch will be the moment to travel back in time to pre-historic times and visit a megalithic site 2000 years older than Stonehenge.
We will return to the hotel with time enough to rest before our farewell dinner.
Included meals: Breakfast at the hotel, light lunch in a local restaurant and dinner in the hotel.
Overnight: Setúbal
Day 6 – Departure (?)
Depending of your flight arrangements you may want to go to the airport or transfer to Lisbon, if is that so we will assist you with the transfer.
GENERAL INFORMATIONS
- 6 days and 5 nights
- groups of 2 to 6 persons
- landing airport: Porto, Portugal
- departure airport: Lisbon, Portugal
- from May till June and from September till October
- easy/moderate level walks – longer walks can be arranged upon group’s request
Base Price Depends Of Group Size:
Group with 2 persons – 1.200€/pax
Group with 3 persons – 1.100€/pax
Group with 4 persons – 1.000€/pax
Group with 5 persons – 900€/pax
Group with 6 persons – 800€/pax
Single supplement: 150Eur/pax
Included:
Guiding services, transportation/transfers during the tour, 5 nights sharing double/twin bedroom, 5 breakfasts, 5 light lunch/picnic, 5 dinner, 2 hours boat ride, 1 cellar visit and wine tasting, 100% van support, personal injuries insurance as obliged by Portuguese law.
Not Included:
Flight ticket or something else that is not stated as included.
Accommodations:
To begin your vacation we propose a wine hotel or manor house in the heart of the Douro Valley, a small village called Pinhão, is a place where you can withdraw from the excitement of the daily life. Here you will be spending 2 nights.
The second part of the tour will be spent in a small city, south from Lisbon where you will be lodged in a wonderful four stars with an impressive view and with a restaurant with an exquisite food.
Will depend of room’s availability of the hotels. All hotels/accommodations are rated 4 stars or similar.
At Pinhão (Douro Valley): Quinta de La Rosa – an extremely well located wine farm and hotel, rated as a 4 stars hotel - http://www.quintadelarosa.com/
At Setúbal: Hotel do Sado – a 4 stars hotel with an impressive view over the city, the sea and the mountain - http://www.hoteldosado.com/
Reservation value: 600€
Remaining amount paid in full until 30 days before tour's first day.
The costs of cancellation are as follows:
90 days before 1st Tour Day – 0% of reservation
89-60 days before 1st Tour Day – 25% of reservation
59-45 days before 1st Tour Day – 50% of reservation
44-30 days before 1st Tour Day – 75% of reservation
29 days or less before 1st Tour Day – 100% of reservation
To cancel your reservation it is mandatory that an e-mail is sent from the same e-mail address used for the reservation.
The amount will be transferred back to the same account used to the reservation.
Information’s And Reservations:
e-mail: david.jose.monteiro@gmail.com
Telephone: +351 914 794 553
GENERAL INFORMATIONS
- 6 days and 5 nights
- groups of 2 to 6 persons
- landing airport: Porto, Portugal
- departure airport: Lisbon, Portugal
- from May till June and from September till October
- easy/moderate level walks – longer walks can be arranged upon group’s request
Base Price Depends Of Group Size:
Group with 2 persons – 1.200€/pax
Group with 3 persons – 1.100€/pax
Group with 4 persons – 1.000€/pax
Group with 5 persons – 900€/pax
Group with 6 persons – 800€/pax
Single supplement: 150Eur/pax
Included:
Guiding services, transportation/transfers during the tour, 5 nights sharing double/twin bedroom, 5 breakfasts, 5 light lunch/picnic, 5 dinner, 2 hours boat ride, 1 cellar visit and wine tasting, 100% van support, personal injuries insurance as obliged by Portuguese law.
Not Included:
Flight ticket or something else that is not stated as included.
Accommodations:
To begin your vacation we propose a wine hotel or manor house in the heart of the Douro Valley, a small village called Pinhão, is a place where you can withdraw from the excitement of the daily life. Here you will be spending 2 nights.
The second part of the tour will be spent in a small city, south from Lisbon where you will be lodged in a wonderful four stars with an impressive view and with a restaurant with an exquisite food.
Will depend of room’s availability of the hotels. All hotels/accommodations are rated 4 stars or similar.
At Pinhão (Douro Valley): Quinta de La Rosa – an extremely well located wine farm and hotel, rated as a 4 stars hotel - http://www.quintadelarosa.com/
At Setúbal: Hotel do Sado – a 4 stars hotel with an impressive view over the city, the sea and the mountain - http://www.hoteldosado.com/
Reservation value: 600€
Remaining amount paid in full until 30 days before tour's first day.
The costs of cancellation are as follows:
90 days before 1st Tour Day – 0% of reservation
89-60 days before 1st Tour Day – 25% of reservation
59-45 days before 1st Tour Day – 50% of reservation
44-30 days before 1st Tour Day – 75% of reservation
29 days or less before 1st Tour Day – 100% of reservation
To cancel your reservation it is mandatory that an e-mail is sent from the same e-mail address used for the reservation.
The amount will be transferred back to the same account used to the reservation.
Information’s And Reservations:
e-mail: david.jose.monteiro@gmail.com
Telephone: +351 914 794 553
