The Douro Valley is authentic Portuguese jewelry, in which Nature works together with the man. Creating the perfect combination to give life to the Douro Region, essentially rural concentrated in the wine industry.
Maravilhoso! It means wonderful in Portuguese. And it’s the best way to describe what you’ll see as you hike through the Douro Valley. Breathtaking natural beauty.
The region carried to the four corners of the world for the success of the wines produced here. More specifically the remarkable Port Wine! This title was given unanimously, rewarding the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. Bounded by “Marquês de Pombal” in 1756. Unique region due to its schist soil virtues and its privileged sun exposure. This region has a distinguished local clime together with the hard work of Douro people. Everything together created a special wine region!
If you only have one day to spend in the Douro River Valley, enjoy its highlights. It includes a picturesque village walking tour, winery tour, and tastings.
Believe me, this tour is worthwhile don’t miss this opportunity I’m sure you won’t regret it! This tour is ideal for nature and wine enthusiasts.
Meeting point: Your hotel in Braga or Porto 09h00 AM.
+/- 1h30 by car from your hotel to the Douro Valley.
The driver will stop the car in Pinhão, where is our Hike in the Douro Valley Vineyards. That is included a hat and a bottle of water. Level: Easy. We have one house in the middle of the trail. The house has a restroom and one living room.
During the walk, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the Douro. As well as the magnificent view of this world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Valley. Whilst learning about the terroir of the Douro and its soil, landscape, climate, and its unique grape varieties. You will walk along the vineyards, olive, orange and fig trees.
+/-01h00 p.m. Lunchtime. Traditional Portuguese restaurant, you can taste these dishes: lamb, cutlet, and alheira (this sausage saved Jews’ lives in Inquisition-era Portugal. Informants were everywhere and reported an overheard Hebrew prayer or an absence of hanging sausages. The residents of Mirandela invented a clever way to allow Jews to maintain a kosher diet. While also appearing to eat pork. Enter alheira, a poultry-and-bread-based sausage that looked just like the pork variety. Jews were able to display and eat alheira, which sometimes featured game like veal or venison, without compromising their beliefs. The sneaky sausage likely saved hundreds of lives. Today, this sausage also comes in non-kosher varieties).
It is time to visit the most beautiful building in the region – Pinhão Train Station. It is famous for hand-painted Portuguese tiles.
The last stop will be a wine estate and taste the famous Port wine (Standard three great wines).
We will finish the tour at your hotel in Braga or Porto – 06h00 PM.
Tel: +351 92 777 18 15
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Email: geral@ecotrilha.pt
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Morada: Braga – Portugal
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