Douro Valley Hike
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Highlights
- Visiting the UNESCO world heritage town of Porto and the historic holy city of Santiago de Compostela.
- Walking some of the most scenic parts of a world-famous long distance footpath.
- Meandering through ancient villages fixed in time.
- Visit the Douro Valley wine region – a wine lover’s paradise, including a visit to a Port Wine farm.
- A guided walk along the best sections of the Portuguese Way from Porto and to walk into Santiago de Compostela.
- Small Group. Tour groups are limited to 12 passengers.
- Luggage transfers. Luggage will be transported between hotels. Each pilgrim is limited to one large bag and a small carry-on bag.
- Pilgrims Passport.
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- Transfers: Airport – Hotel – Airport;
- 12 nights in a twin room;
- Breakfast is included every morning in all multi-day tour packages;
- Brief presentation of the olive oil sector in Portugal. Technical proof of three Portuguese olive oils;
- Wine tasting;
- 3 Lunches or picnics;
- City tour in Porto, Braga, Guimarães and Póvoa de Varzim;
- Camino Guided Tours and snacks during the trails;
- Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel – (The weight limit is 20kg / 1 baggage per person);
- Transfer Santiago de Compostela to Porto;
- Pilgrims Passport;
- Transfer and Guide throughout the tours.
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Itinerary
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End of the program. There are no activities planned for this day.
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What's excluded
- Flight to and from Portugal;
- Travel insurance;
- Tourist tax;
- Drinks and meals not specified;
- Entrances other than mentioned;
- Telephone and personal expenses.
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12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 2 Picnics
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