WALKING & HIKING
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Douro River Tamego River
Amarante
Porto
DAYS 1–2 We start our journey in Lisbon, an ancient city experiencing a renaissance • On an epic hike, discover Sintra’s fantastical landscape and architectural highlights • Follow a trail to Cabo da Roca, a pristine windswept cape and the most westerly spot in mainland Europe • Explore famed Pena Palace on foot and admire its Romantic design during a private tour • Complete a day of hiking with flavorful Portuguese cuisine and wines at our charming hideaway. » Tivoli Palácio de Seteais - Premiere DAY 3 Hike along lush green paths and seaside trails as you make your way to Nazaré • Lunch at a fishing village renowned for hosting big wave surf competitions • Take a guided tour through Coimbra, a World Heritage town with a hallowed and historic university • Soak up the opulent atmosphere of our hotel and perhaps indulge in a spa treatment. » Quinta das Lágrimas - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Take in vistas of vast vineyards, farms and tiny stone hamlets • Hike through the rugged landscape of the Alto Douro along the banks of the stunning Douro River • Follow a historic trainline from the charming town of Amarante • Sample wines made from grapes grown at our hotel, an elegant building nestled in the vineyards • Hike on tranquil paths that hug the terraced slopes of the Vinho Verde Valley • Experience a guided tour of Porto, a World Heritage site with splendid architecture and a rich history. » Monverde Wine Experience Hotel - Premiere Verdant hills rolling to the dazzling Atlantic coast. Moorish castles and pastel palaces. Vines and rich red wines. From Lisbon to Porto. Que lindeza. What loveliness. Lisbon to Porto—Sintra & the Douro River Valley PORTUGAL
PORTUGAL
Regua
SPAIN
Atlantic Ocean
Nazare
Alcobaca
Sintra
Azenhas do Mar
Lisbon
MADRID
Cabo da Roca
Cascais
6 Days Activity Levels 1-3 Premiere Hotels $5,199 to $5,699 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Women’s Adventures • Your Private Group o \ Search PGLW on backroads.com “Backroads’ knowledge and attention to detail made this trip unlike any vacation we’ve ever taken. It was like being shown around a foreign country by family that lived there.” JOHN BURNELL • OLMSTED FALLS, OH
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