Discover Northern Portugal - Premium Adventure

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Discover all that’s great about northern Portugal: the scenic waterways of the Ria de Aveiro, salt flats of Figueira da Foz, wines of the Douro Valley and Dão, and timeless majesty of Porto. Scenic tours by train and traditional moliceiro boat allow us to see the region from a different angle, while staying in a Premium hotel each night makes the trip extra s...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Experience North Portugal’s highlights: wine culture, stunning landscapes and superb cuisine
    • Cruise the Ria de Aveiro on a traditional moliceiro boat
    • Explore two Portuguese wine regions: the Douro valley and Dão
    • Join a marnoto (salt harvester) to tour the Figueira da Foz salt flats
    • Take a scenic train ride through the Douro Valley to Pinhão
    • Finish in historic Porto with a guided walking tour

What's this trip about?

    Discover all that’s great about northern Portugal: the scenic waterways of the Ria de Aveiro, salt flats of Figueira da Foz, wines of the Douro Valley and Dão, and timeless majesty of Porto. Scenic tours by train and traditional moliceiro boat allow us to see the region from a different angle, while staying in a Premium hotel each night makes the trip extra special. Did you know you can travel by train to this trip? Find out more hereFrom Aveiro to Porto: Explore the scenic landscapes and cultural highlights of the North of Portugal

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityAveiro
End CityPorto

Destinations

Attractions

  • Porto

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners and two wine tastings
    • All premium accommodation
    • Tipping for all hotel staff, local staff and drivers
    • Named tour leader, chosen for their expertise
    • All transport and listed activities
    • Group arrival and departure transfers available

Itinerary

Day 1 Start at our Premium hotel in Aveiro

Begin the adventure in coastal Aveiro, which is known as the Portuguese Venice for the network of canals that criss-cross the city. Our expert tour leader holds a welcome briefing at 5pm, followed by a welcome dinner. If you have a bit of time to spare beforehand, you make use of the indoor swimming pool at the hotel. Premium accommodation: Hotel Meliá Ria

Day 2 Cruise along the Ria de Aveiro and guided walk in Ovar following the Azulejo Route

Transfer (approximately 40 minutes) to the Cais do Bico quay this morning. Here, we board a moliceiro, a traditional gondola-style boat, for a scenic two-hour cruise, exploring the channels and islands of the Ria de Aveiro, while learning about the region’s history an...

Day 3 Guided tour of the Figueira da Foz salt flats; transfer to Viseu

Take a one-hour transfer to the city of Figueira da Foz this morning, where we visit the salt flats for a guided visit led by a marnoto (salt harvester) who shares the traditional methods of saliculture (salt production). Their ancestral techniques, which date to the ...

Day 4 Guided tour of Viseu; visit to São Pedro do Sul, guided tour of organic farm and wine tasting

Embark on a guided tour of Viseu this morning. Our 1hr 30min to two-hour tour takes in the highlights of the city, from the impressive Viseu Cathedral to the Solar do Vinho do Dão, the headquarters of the Dão Regional Wine Commission. We then transfer (35 minutes) to...

Day 5 Douro Museum tour; scenic train journey alongside the Douro River; dinner of regional dishes

Bid farewell to Viseu this morning and transfer (one hour) to the Douro, one of Portugal’s great wine-making regions. We head straight to the Douro Museum, which showcases the history of wine production in the region from a converted wine warehouse. After free time f...

Day 6 Tour Lamego; visit the village of Raposeira with wine tasting

We explore Lamego today, a small yet historic town in the Alto Douro region. Here, we tour the highlights, including the magnificent 12th-century cathedral, the art-filled Lamego Museum, and the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary, an ornate two-spired church at the ...

Day 7 Tour Porto's historic centre; farewell dinner

We transfer (1hr 45min) this morning to Porto, where take a guided tour of the historic centre. Our adventure takes us to the highlights, from the grand São Bento Station to the double-deck Luís I Bridge over the Douro River. After lunch, we head to our hotel to chec...

Day 8 End Porto

The trip draws to end this morning, and the tour leader is available to provide recommendations if you have planned to extend your stay in Porto. If you’d like more time in this fascinating city, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,200
Price per day$525
Last Updated: 3/9/2025
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Finish Date
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Availability
17 May 2025
24 May 2025
$4,350
28 Jun 2025
05 Jul 2025
$4,575
27 Sep 2025
04 Oct 2025
$4,575
18 Oct 2025
25 Oct 2025
$4,200
01 Nov 2025
08 Nov 2025
$4,350
18 Apr 2026
25 Apr 2026
$4,725
16 May 2026
23 May 2026
$5,250
27 Jun 2026
04 Jul 2026
$5,250
26 Sep 2026
03 Oct 2026
$5,250
17 Oct 2026
24 Oct 2026
$4,800

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • City tax of €2 to be paid in Porto (in cash)
    • Tip for the tour leader
    • Travel insurance - information on insurance through Exodus is available here
    • Single accommodation (available on request)
    • Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation

Enjoy a selection of superb hotels on this Premium Adventure through northern Portugal, each selected for their style, location and excellent service. Aveiro: Hotel Meliá Ria (nights 1-2) Begin the adventure at the waterside Meliá Ria in Averio. This Premium hotel has contemporary rooms, plus a modern Mediterranean restaurant with river views and bar serving cocktails. There’s also an indoor swimming pool for a quick dip, plus a spa and health club if you really want to treat yourself. Viseu: Montebelo Viseu Congress Hotel & Spa (nights 3-4) Enjoy a five-star stay at this contemporary Montebelo hotel.There’s an outdoor swimming pool with views over the mountains, plus a restaurant-bar serving regional and international dishes. There’s also a wellness club with two heated indoor pools, one with hydromassage and waterfalls, plus two gyms. Douro: Lamego Hotel & Life (nights 5-6) Occupying a hillside spot in the Douro Valley, the Lamego Hotel & Life offers plenty of scenic vistas, plus an orchard, vineyard and seasonal pool. The food menu at O Comendador is inspired by the travels of the estate founder 100 years ago, while 1926 Bar serves local wines, regional tapas and signature cocktails. Porto: Moon & Sun Porto (night 7) Right next to the beaux arts buildings of Avenida dos Aliados, the Moon & Sun occupies an excellent position for exploring Porto. Head to the rooftop for views over the city, but make sure to visit the bar to pick up a cocktail first. Worth knowing The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance; however, we may need to make changes to a property of similar or higher standard after you have booked. We endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance, which could, on rare occasions, be at late notice. For the departure starting on 27 September 2025, the final hotel (night 7) is Porto River Infante, rather than Moon & Sun Porto.
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

If You Cancel Your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the lead name or your travel agent must be received at our offices. 

Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the exceptions below): 

  • More than 42 days - No cancellation fee. Deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking. Any remaining balance will be refundedThis excludes all non-refundable costs as set out in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 41 and 21 days (inclusive) - No cancellation fee. Balance and deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original bookingThis excludes all non-refundable costs as further explained in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
  • Between 20 and 15 days (inclusive) - 80% of the holiday cost
  • 14 days or less; or failure to join the holiday (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Certain trips may involve different cancellation charges; you will be advised if this is applicable to your holiday during the booking process.For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made for all Polar holidays. Period before departure in which you notify us: 

Cancelation charge

  • More than 133 days - Deposit only
  • 133 days or less (or failure to join the holiday) (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Notes (i) Your deposit is non-refundable, even if the cancellation charge calculated is lower than the deposit amount paid; (ii) If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges; (iii) certain travel arrangements may be subject to higher cancellation charges and could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements from the moment the booking is confirmed.

If You Change Your Booking

If, after our Booking Confirmation has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the lead name or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of $60, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration (including those charged by third party suppliers who provide the component parts of your booking).  You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

You can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies all the conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice in writing at least 7 days before departure provided that the new lead passenger accepts the transfer and these Terms and Conditions. Both you and the new traveler are responsible for paying all costs we incur in making the transfer. Please bear in mind that certain airlines and other transport providers treat changes as a cancellation and charge accordingly, up to 100% of the cost for that part of the arrangement. Where applicable these charges will be passed on to you.

If We Cancel Your Booking

Exodus reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants ,logistical problems, a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 8), or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of Exodus’s liability without any further obligation on Exodus’s part. Exodus is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

If We Change Your Booking

  1. Changes to the price. We can change your holiday price after you’ve booked, only in certain circumstances. Changes in the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources, the level of taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, or exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked.

  2. Changes other than the price. It is a term of your booking that we are able to make changes to any aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we will ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your accommodation to another of the same or higher standard. If we are forced by circumstances beyond our control to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services that make up your package you will have the rights set out below.

    2.1 - We will contact you and you will have the choice of accepting the change or having a refund of all monies paid. You can also accept an alternative holiday, where we offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). We will tell you the procedure for making your choice. Please read any notification of changes carefully and respond promptly as if you do not respond to us within the timescale given your booking may be canceled.

    2.2 - If you choose to accept a refund then that is the only liability we have and we will not be liable for any further sums, compensation or otherwise and you are advised to adequately insure yourselves against cancellation for any reason

Please note that insurance premiums and amendments charges are not refundable in any circumstances. 

Once you have put down a deposit for a tour, you are unable to cancel and re-book within a promotional period and we reserve the right to amend the pricing on any new booking you make within that time. If you cancel a tour and book the same tour under a promotional code, we reserve the right to decline the booking.

Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above.

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.

Where possible, we will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of TruTravels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included
All breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners and two wine tastings are included. Porto and the Douro Valley are known for their excellent wines and the delicious regional cuisine, which makes use of the natural resources found here. All meals have strong links with the land and sea, often prepared following old traditional recipes. Portugal also has some of the best fish in the world, and in this region a lot of the fish comes from the Douro River. Although meat and fish dishes are typically the focal point of Portuguese cuisine, vegetarian and vegan options have become more widely available in recent years, particularly in cosmopolitan cities such as Porto. Please let us know of any dietary requirements in advance so we can best accommodate your request.
Age Requirements
18 years and up
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