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Portugal - Douro Valley: 1st May 2010
Hotel:
Hotel Regua Douro
Board Basis: Half Board
Discover panoramic walks above the idyllic River Douro, the ‘River of Gold’
Spectacular free day train ride along the Douro Valley to the charming city of Porto
Indulge in port-tasting and a delicious regional dinner at a traditional quinta
Wander through fertile terraced hills, striped with green vineyards
Enjoy panoramic river views from your balcony at our excellent four-star hotel
Excellent value
Our European guided walking holidays offer excellent value.
Our experienced leaders offer the choice of two different walks each day
Choose the option which best suits your interests and fitness
We provide flexible holidays. Choose easier walking one day and harder the next or just explore independently or relax around the resort
Our leaders are friendly and welcoming making your holiday fun and sociable
Easier Walks:
The River Douro is never far from our walks and we’ll wander through the Douro’s abundant vineyards and indulge in wine tasting at local quintas. We’ll discover traditional hamlets under the cliffs and mountains of the Serra Maraõ and explore the handsome baroque town of Lamago.
5 to 6 miles on rugged paths and tracks. Up to 1,200ft of ascent in a day.
Harder Walks:
These longer walks include the Serra Maraõ, an unspoilt area of stunning mountains and tiny villages, high above the Douro valley. We’ll also walk through rural farmlands to the spectacular viewpoint at Casal de Loivos and explore the open moorland of nearby Tarouca Valley.
6 to 11 miles on rugged paths and tracks with some steep descents.
Up to 1,700ft of ascent in a day.
On some days the walks start and finish at the hotel. On other days we’ll use the hired transport to explore the surrounding area. The cost of transport to and from the walk is payable locally.
Each week there is a free day when no guided walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to relax around the hotel, walk independently, or visit local places of interest |
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| Flights |
Ryanair fly into Porto direct from Dublin |
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Our European guided walking holidays offer excellent value. All prices include:
A full programme of guided walks with 2 options every day
Accommodation in en-suite rooms
Half Board - continental breakfast and evening meal. We are always able to cater for vegetarian diets. Lunches can be bought from local shops |
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Flight prices available on request.
Allow approx €75 for transport to and from the walks
Double room for sole occupancy: €15 per night
To transfer to Peso da Régua transfer – supplement €25 single. Please contact our Reservations Department to book your place and to find out the latest times.
Alternatively you can travel from Porto Airport to Peso da Régua by train. First take the metro to Campanha station using the violet (violeta) line. The journey takes about 50 minutes to reach the Campanha stop and costs approx. €1.40 for a single.
On Saturdays there are nine direct trains from Campanha station to Peso da Régua, running approximately every two hours. The cost for a single journey is approx €8. See www.cp.pt (note that Peso da Régua is entered as Regua under the list of destination stations).
Coach transfer to the Hotel takes 2 hours. |
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HIGHLIGHTS
Discover panoramic walks above the idyllic River Douro, the ‘River of Gold’
Spectacular free day train ride along the Douro Valley to the charming city of Porto
Indulge in port-tasting and a delicious regional dinner at a traditional quinta
Wander through fertile terraced hills, striped with green vineyards
Enjoy panoramic river views from your balcony at our excellent four-star hotel
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