Walks and Wine Tasting in Spain and Portugal

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Ideal for those who enjoy wine, culture and countryside walks this fascinating journey from Madrid to Porto ventures through the Ribera del Duero region of Spain and the Douro winelands of Portugal. Sample regional vintages, explore national parks and stay in beautiful medieval towns. Segovia - UNESCO World Heritage city and walks in nearby Guadarrama Natio...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

Highlights

    • Easy walking holiday through Spain and Portugal wine regions
    • Visits to culturally rich historic towns and villages
    • Explore Madrid, Segovia and Porto

What's this trip about?

    Ideal for those who enjoy wine, culture and countryside walks this fascinating journey from Madrid to Porto ventures through the Ribera del Duero region of Spain and the Douro winelands of Portugal. Sample regional vintages, explore national parks and stay in beautiful medieval towns. Segovia - UNESCO World Heritage city and walks in nearby Guadarrama National Park Douro Valley - Train ride snaking through the beautiful natural scenery of northern Portugal Porto - UNESCO World Heritage riverside city famous for its port wine

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMadrid
End CityPorto

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Spain

Attractions

  • Bar
  • Douro Valley
  • Madrid
  • Porto
  • Retiro Park
  • Ribera del Duero
  • Segovia

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in Madrid

Arrive in Madrid, the Capital of Spain home to elegant boulevards, manicured parks, cultural museums and fantastic markets. For those arriving on time our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 7pm for the welcome meeting and for those that wish, there i...

Day 2 Walking tour of Madrid

This morning we head out for a walking tour (approx. 5 kilometres/3.10 miles) of Spain's busy capital city and the third largest city in the European Union after London and Berlin. Located on the tiny Manzanares River, Madrid has its share of historic sights, great ar...

Day 3 Walk in Guadarrama National Park; drive to Segovia

This morning we leave Madrid behind as we head north to Segovia. After an hour and and a quarter we arrive at the village of Manzanares el Real, and the start of our walk into the Guaderrama National Park. This area of natural beauty is best known for the unusual gran...

Day 4 Explore Segovia; free afternoon

Today we explore the stunning UNESCO world heritage historic city of Segovia, with its huge 1st century Roman Aqueduct and Disney-like Alcazar Fortress. We'll have an orientation walk with our tour leader followed by free time. The upper old town enriched by ancien...

Day 5 Walk through canyon lands of Duraton River valley; wine tasting in afternoon

This morning we drive to the spectacular limestone canyon lands of Duraton River Natural Park, and take a walk along the river to medieval l town of Sepulveda. After a coffee break we continue on to Penafiel, right it in the heart of the Ribera del Duero wine region. ...

Day 6 Wine tasting in El Toro; visit the city of Zamora

This morning we drive around an hour and a half hour to El Toro in the province of Zamora, another top notch wine producing region on the Douro River. We will stop for wine tasting in the village, before continuing on to the city of Zamora for lunchtime. This delightf...

Day 7 Walk in Arribes del Duero Natural Park; wine tasting in Fermoselle

This morning we head into the Arribes del Duero Natural Park for a walk through its spectacular countryside. This afternoon we have a wine tasting in a local bodega, dug into the rock - one of around 900 granite bodega caves dating back to ancient times when wine prod...

Day 8 Walk to Fornillos; discover the underground bodegas of Fermoselle

After breakfast we walk from the village through woodland and oak forest to the small village of Fornillos, where we visit a small cheese factory and taste some of their local farmhouse cheese. We then return to Fermoselle and meet our local guide to learn about the u...

Day 9 Local train along Douro Valley; walk in Lamego village surrounds

Today we drive 2 hours and cross the border into Portugal, to the village of Pocinhos, from where we board the local train for the hour and a half hour journey along the Douro Valley to Peso da Regua. A short taxi ride uphill then brings us to the beautiful Renaissanc...

Day 10 Visit Vila Real; walking tour in Porto

This morning we travel to Regua to visit a family Port and Douro winemaking estate (Quinta) where we'll enjoy a guided winery visit and learn how these famous wines are made. A tasting is included, after which we drive to Porto via Vila Real, a hilltop town above the ...

Day 11 Free day in Porto

Today has been left free to enjoy this lovely riverside city and its sights. Porto is Portugal's second largest city after Lisbon, and offers visitors a range of architectural and cultural attractions, such as the Palacio da Bolsa, with its spectacular Alhambra-like i...

Day 12 Trip ends Porto

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Porto. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Porto at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an ai...

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There were many highlights on this trip. We stayed in great places, including some like Penafiel and Fermoselle that we had never heard of. The walks through nationa...

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Oct 2023

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These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
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Spain: Visas are not required by UK, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian citizens. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.
Health & Safety
Nothing compulsory but Tetanus is usually recommended as a precaution. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
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  • Breakfast : 11
Age Requirements
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