Porto, Douro and Las Beiras

Highlights of the Douro Valley & Centro de Portugal - PO10

Central and Southern Portugal Fly-drive
14 Nights From £1,750
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Tour Highlights
  • World Heritage Porto and the Port Wine Lodges

  • Stunning scenery of the Douro Valley

  • Fortress towns and prehistoric art of the Planalto

  • Magnificent wilderness of the Serra da Estrela

  • Lively Coimbra with its monumental University

  • A ‘Moliceiro’ ride in Art-Nouveau Aveiro

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Overview

Discover the well known delights of romantic, old-world Porto and the Douro Valley, the world’s oldest denominated wine area with its famous vertiginous landscape, then move on south, away from the crowds to lesser-known but enchanting region of Las Beiras.

Tour Highlights
  • World Heritage Porto and the Port Wine Lodges

  • Stunning scenery of the Douro Valley

  • Fortress towns and prehistoric art of the Planalto

  • Magnificent wilderness of the Serra da Estrela

  • Lively Coimbra with its monumental University

  • A ‘Moliceiro’ ride in Art-Nouveau Aveiro

Discover the fortress towns dotted among the vineyards of the high plains of the Planalto before heading up into the Serra da Estrela, Portugal’s highest mountain range.

Take in a Fado show and marvel at the historic University of Coimbra with its stunning views over the city before finishing at delightful Art-Nouveau Aveiro back at the Atlantic coast.

The full route takes fourteen days but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.

Holiday Code: PO10


Itinerary

Day 1 to 2– Porto

  • Ribeira, Porto’s fascinating historic centre, a World Heritage site

  • Cross the impressive Dom Luis I iron bridge to the Port Wine Lodges

  • Art for all from finest museums to simple galleries

  • Walk the lanes, sail the river, live and breathe Porto

  • Ferry to Afurada and the golden beach of Estrela

Day 1 to 2 – Porto

Day 3 to 5– Douro Valley

  • Fabulous Douro scenery – take an unforgettable boat trip

  • World Heritage Douro vineyards, the World’s oldest!

  • Romantic Amarante on the River Tamega

  • Lamego – famous stairs of Nossa Senhora dos Remedios

  • Superb gastronomy in the atmospheric “adegas” taverns

Day 3 to 5 – Douro Valley

Day 6 & 7– Planalto & the fortress towns

  • Fortress towns – Trancoso, Almeida, Castelo Rodrigo

  • Paleolithic rock-art in the Côa Valley 22000 years old!

  • Local wine and olive oil of the Beira Alta

  • Faia Brava nature reserve with wild horses, cattle and large birds of prey

  • Explore the Douro International Nature Park

  • Jump the border to Ciudad Rodrigo and Salamanca

Day 6 & 7 – Planalto & the fortress towns

Day 8 & 9– Serra da Estrela

  • Walking, cycling, kayaking and much more in the Serra da Estrela Nature Park

  • Visit the Burel Wool factory in Manteigas

  • Scale the Torre peak – Portugal’s highest

  • Manteigas and Sabugueiro – charming mountain villages

  • Rich Jewish heritage and historic castle of Belmonte

Day 8 & 9 – Serra da Estrela

Day 10 to 12– Coimbra

  • Coimbra University – stunning buildings, stunning views, fascinating museums

  • Sé Velha, Portuguese Romanesque at its finest

  • Take in a fado show – Coimbra style of course

  • Jewish Quarter – especially magical by night

  • Roman ruins at Conímbriga

Day 10 to 12 – Coimbra

Day 13 & 14– Aveiro

  • Discover Art-Nouveau Aveiro from a gondola-like ‘Moliceiro’

  • Sail or kayak in the estuary, go surfing in the ocean

  • Gaily-painted seaside houses of Costa Nova do Prado

  • Visit the Vista Alegre porcelain factory

  • Playa de Barra and the wild dunes of São Jacinto

Day 13 & 14 – Aveiro

& why not?

  • Fly via Lisboa and explore Portugal´s capital

  • Add a stop in Viseu - historic centre of the Dão wine region

  • Dip into Spain and discover lovely Salamanca

  • or extend your stay at any of the stops - they are all worth it!

  • Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!

& why not?


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What's Included

  • Accommodation in our listed hotels – 2 sharing 1 standard double ensuite, B&B (unless specified)

  • Economy 4-door car hire (talk to us about upgrades)

  • Regional guide book to Portugal

  • Personal Travel App including highlights, weather forecast and restaurant suggestions for all areas en-route

  • Instructions to find all accommodation

What's Excluded

  • Flights – but we are able to advise

  • One-way car hire charges, where applicable (see your quote email)

  • The following car hire extras – these can be added at pick-up point

    • extra driver, child seats, GPS

  • Garage parking where applicable (mostly city stops) – please ask us about parking charges

  • Local tourist taxes (where applicable)


Travel Details

Getting There

A circular route, this itinerary has excellent access by air. It is best enjoyed flying into Porto airport, but Lisboa can be a suitable alternative too.

See your flight options in the table below:

PLEASE NOTE Flights are not included and some flights are seasonal.


Flight Options

Choose your preferred UK airport and then select from possible destinations to see airline providers.

Getting Around

For passengers travelling by air we will include a hire car as part of the package. Normally we include a 4 door economy class car but please let us know if you would like something different.

For those coming on the ferry you will use your own vehicle but in either case we will provide full instructions to arrive at each hotel, complete with GPS, as well as a map of the area.


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