Hiking Portugal’s & Galician Wine Regions

Wine route

Length

8 Days

Dificulty

Moderate

Start & End

Porto

Distance

68 Kms

Group size

Min 2 - Max 8

Accommodation

Superior

Rated 4.5 out of 5

OVERVIEW

Hike along the vineyards in differnt areas of wine production. The tour offer insight in areas which are less known to the public. Appart the Douro & Porto Wine, the Green Wine areas and the two regions in Galicia, the Ribeiro & the Ribeira Sacra are to be discovered. They have wines that are quite unique and dfficult to find out of Spain! Come and taste not just wine but food and the traditions in these different region. Even if in Two countries many things are related, as Portuguese and Galician are in reality brothers….

GALLERY / PHOTOS

INCLUSIONS

INCLUDED

● Transport: PRIVATE VAN
● Guides: BILINGUAL GUIDES
● Accomodation: SELECTED ACCOMMODATIONS
● Meals: BREAKFAST . MEALS AND DINNERS (*) . SNACKS AND FRUITS.
● Activities:GUIDED VISITS TO HISTORICAL SITES.
● Insurance & More: TRAVEL INSURANCE . MAPS & INFO.

EXCLUDED

● Personal expenses.
● Travel to and from Porto
● Extra drinks
● Municipal tourist tax in Porto (3€)

OPTIONAL INCLUSIONS

● Individual Room.
● Extra nights in Porto.
● Bigger Group from 8 to 14Pax

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - VISIT PORTO. Transfer to Monção

After a welcome briefing at the meeting point, we will go for lunch before exploring Porto ́s historic center. We will discover the old quarter, walk by the river and Ribeira. This area offers remarkable testimony of the city ́s rich commercial past, and presents a lively and welcome atmosphere. Later in the afternoon we will be trans- ferred to Monção, a medieval town at the northern border with Spain.

Accommodation: Superior

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Included Activities: Visit to Wine cellar & Wine tasting

DAY 2 - ALVARINHO GREEN WINES. HIKE | 13,7 Kms

Monção is a perfect gateway to start discovering the Vinho Verde DOC region and learn about the Alvarinho wine. We will hike along green fields, visit and have a wine tasting at the imposing Brejoei- ra Palace, and its grand gardens and wine estate. Back in Monção, you will have free time to wander by the river Minho and the ram- parts of Monção Town and visit the Alvarinho museum.

Accommodation: Superior

Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner

Included Activities: Visit to Brejoieira Paace & Wine tasting, visit to Monção wine museum.

DAY 3 - RIBEIRO WINES REGION. HIKE | 13,8 Kms

Morning transfer to the Ribeiro wine region, one of the oldest wine regions in Spanish territory. This lush and green region is making a comeback to traditional winemaking, by replanting the native grape varieties, recovering the hillside terraces and taking ad- vantage of the latest technology for a better winemaking. Today ́s hike takes us through the old trails that connected San Clodio Monastery to a small hillside hamlets, along the river Avia. Before our afternoon transfer to the town of Allariz, we still have time for a wine tasting to discover and enjoy the region ́s wines. Allariz, is one of the most scenic medieval towns of the Ourense province and is the gateway to the Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve.

Accommodation: Superior

Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner

Included Activities: Visit to winery & wine tasting.

DAY 4 - RIBEIRA SACRA HEROIC WINES. HIKE | 11,4km

The incredible schist terraces on the Sil river canyon are so small and narrow that only a single line of vines is planted and work must be done by hand. The hike in this area of Ribeira Sacra, with a DOC denomination, will take us to beautiful viewpoints on lands planted with vines for 2000 years.

Accommodation: Superior

Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner

Included Activities: Visit Winery & Wine tasting

DAY 5 - FAVAIOS PLATEAU. HIKE | 11,8 Kms

Favaios is one of the six wine-producing villages in the Douro re- gion, high on the plateau. This is a picturesque region, with vine- yards spreading all around. It is the perfect area to produce the muscatel grape variety, used to produce the fortified wine of Favaios. Hiking along the rows of vine we will discover how this unique wine is produced, have a wine tasting, and savor the deli- cious wood-fire baked bread of Favaios.

Accommodation: Superior

Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner.

Included Activities: Visit Winery & Wine tasting

DAY 6 - SPARKLING WINE DOURO REGION. HIKE | 8,5 Kms

The Monastery of Santa Maria de Salzedas, from the 12th century, was one of the largest Cistercian monasteries in Portugal. The dynamic spirit of these monks shaped the Douro region as they work the land, grew vines, and instilled rules and traditions that are in still in place today. One of them is the production of spar- kling wine, following the traditional champagne method. Our hike will cross this wine-producing area and the villages of Salzedas and Ucanha. I

Accommodation: Superior

Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner.

Included Activities: Wine tasting & Visit to Sparling wine Winery

DAY 7 - ATANTIC DOURO TERRACES. HIKE | 8,8 Kms

We will explore the western part of Douro region, and witness how a mountain chain affects the wine culture. The weather is no longer dry, and we are under the influence of the milder and moistened winds of the Atlantic. The region here makes it better suited for green wines. During our hike we will pass through old villages, and cross terraces of cherry trees, olive trees and vineyards.

Accommodation: Superior

Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner

DAY 8 - DEPARTURE

On this departure day a transfer will take you to the airport or oth- er departure place you have in mind.

Meals: –

DATES & PRICES

Starting / Ending

May 3rd, 2025 / May 10th, 2025

Avaiability / Prices From

Available / EUR €2,790

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REVIEWS

    
 
 
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   William Wade 
 30 Noviembre 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. This past September Helder Cerejo from The Way Tours put together an outstanding bike trip for 10 of us. The route from Sintra Portugal to Santiago Spain that was planned and pre- ridden by Helder himself, following the Portugal Camino, was challenging and breathtakingly scenic.  Helder did an exceptional job in supporting the ride while allowing us to explore and ride at our own pace. He was personable and flexible making everyone feel comfortable. Helder was very particular with following our requests, be it booking quaint and unique accommodations, to renting quality gravel bicycles. The entire trip was a once in a life time experience. This was our second experience with The Way Tours and as previously, they did not disappoint.
  
 
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   kristen S google 
 22 Noviembre 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. We had a fantastic almost 2 week bicycle trip through Portugal with The Way Tours in August 2024.  Our tour director Helder was wonderful.  He was kind, funny, organized, at every stop, was where he said he would be, had food and water for us along the way.  When it rained, he picked me up in the van.  He had a well organized itinerary on paper and digital.  He did two city walking tours for us as well.  The bikes they had for us were very good.  We did a road/gravel trip and the bikes handled everything well.  Thank you so much for a wonderful trip.  I have too many great pictures to upload.
  
 
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   Greg Longson 
 20 Noviembre 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Fantastic cycling trip on the Camino from Sinatra,  Portugal to to Santiago  De Compostella. Hélder was a excellent guide and I would recommend The Way Tours to anyone looking to cycle the Camino.
  
 
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   Greg Longson 
 20 Noviembre 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. The Way Tours trip cycling from Sintra to Santiago De Compostela was a fantastic experience. Very well organized and wonderfully supported by our guide Helder Cerejo. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone looking to cycle the Camino.
  
 
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   Lidia R.C. Viaxeira Li Li 
 7 Diciembre 2021
 
 
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   Fernando Conchello 
 18 Julio 2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. In 2019 I hiked The Portuguese Costal Camino. It was an amazing experience. I love hiking the Camino — even more not having to worry about anything because everything was so well planned. Our guide Helder  took really good care of every single detail, allowing me to just focus on hiking and enjoying the beautiful landscape.
  
 
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 18 Julio 2021
 
 
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   ML GE 
 5 Junio 2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. El camino tiene otro aliciente añadido al ir de la mano de the Way Tours. Muy profesionales , entusiastas de su trabajo, muy cercanos, experiencia recomendable al cien por cien. Repetiré seguro.
  
 
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   manchuence Peregrino 
 3 Junio 2021
 
 
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