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Overview
Highlights
- Discover this charming town Arcos de Valdevez
- Learn how to make traditional gem and bread
- Experience river Douro by train
- Enjoy birdwatching in the Arribas of Douro river
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- Accommodations and breakfast
- Both lunch and dinner
- Transfer
- Escorting made by specialized guides and monitors, fluent English speaking
- Insurance
- Access licenses to restricted areas from the natural reserve and national parks
- Logistic support in all activities
- Food reinforcement / energetic supplements
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Itinerary
Reception at the Oporto airport and transfer to the hotel.
We welcome you with a typical Portuguese regional dinner at the sound of the beautiful FADO.
Return to the hotel.
After a fabulous breakfast we head towards Minho.
For today we propose wandering through secular trails in a wonderful trekking concerning the history of bread. Along the way you will pass through mills, agro-pastoral constructions and ancient towns always with...
After breakfast we will have a workshop, to learn how to make traditional gem and bread, a genuine experience truly connected to the portuguese identity. While waiting for the final result, you will have the chance to visit a farm and taste some local wines.
Fo...
Breakfast.
This morning you will have the opportunity do decide between two activities: go for a walk at your own pace or ride a bicicle! We make all the arrangements for you. If you prefer take the morning to enjoy your accommodation facilities.
We then...
After an early call for a tasty and rich breakfast we leave towards Campanhã train station.
The journey until the river Douro will be by train, just relax and enjoy the lovely landscapes of Douro and its amazing vineyards.
Once the destination is reached...
Breakfast.
Walking along an ancient deactivated train rail just beside the river shore.
Enjoy the quite and relaxing landscape while appreciating your lunch picnic style.
The remaining journey will be by boat allowing you to relax and enjoy the landscape.
Dinner and accommodation at a typical rural tourism house and restaurant.
Breakfast.
For today we propose an off road nature adventure. Go for a ride in a comfortable all terrain vehicle and discover new places and learn all about its monuments and their architectural features.
Before lunch and to whet your appetite we still h...
Breakfast.
In the early morning we will go birdwatching in the Arribas of Douro river, the habitat for diverse and magnificent species that surely will dazzle you.
After lunch we will sale through the waters of Douro river in a superb environmental cruis...
After breakfast take the morning off to rest or, if you prefer, make a city tour in Miranda do Douro.
Discover the charms of this historic and medieval town strategically located between the cliffs of Douro. You will also have the opportunity to visit the local museum.
After lunch we return to Oporto city.
Free afternoon in Oporto city.
Free day.
Transfer to Oporto airport at due schedule.
End of our services.
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As a Destination Management Company (DMC), we develop both standard and taylor-made exclusive programs, offering our visitors experiences and close contact with Nature and local traditions. As people, we provide genuine and unique moments that make us feel alive and connected with something grandiose, which is only and simply our pure, true essence.
In a time and society where unquestionable life stereotypes are imposed, it is our mission to remember that we are part of the natural universe, with local roots and stories and that we share this planet with countless other beings and life forms, many of them much older than ourselves.
Therefore, a SPLENDID EVASION is the combination of all the cultural and civilizational wealth of this fantastic country with the universal essence that unites Mankind: NATURE! Proudly we provide our visitors with unique and customized experiences, or else you are more than welcome to select one of our standard programs. Express your interests and desires, choose the length of your stay and... relax! We will take charge of everything else: accommodation, meals, guides, transfers.
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- Day 9 dinner
- Meals from day 10
- Food and drink not specified in the program
- Transfers not mentioned in the program
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