Portugal

Porto and Peneda Geres

Discover the beautiful river valleys of the Tras-os-Montes on our fourteen-night holiday to Porto and Peneda Geres.

14 Nights
From £2,600 per person

Highlights

  • Stay in the beautiful, 12th century Mosteiro Guimaraes.
  • Explore the Peneda Geres National Park by kayak, on foot, and by car.
  • End your stay in the bustling capital of the north: Porto.

The Details

Your holiday begins in the historic city of Guimaraes, birthplace of the Portuguese nation, where you’ll get acquainted with the historic plazas and traditional architecture of this UNESCO-protected medieval city.

Next, you’ll head north into the Tras-os-Montes region of Portugal, which sits between the natural river borders of the Douro and Tamega and is renowned for its fabulous regional wines, olive oil and honey. Your home is the Peneda Geres National Park – if you enjoy hiking and kayaking, Peneda Geres is a playground with its granite mountains and rugged rivers valleys.

You’ll end your stay in Portugal’s bustling second city Porto. It’s a nice contrast to your time in rural Geres – the city’s brightly coloured architecture, rickety wooden trams, riverside restaurants and port lodges make for a memorable end to a great holiday.

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Suggested places to stay

Pousada Mosteiro Guimaraes
Northern Portugal, Portugal

Pousada Mosteiro Guimaraes

The Pousada Mosteiro Guimaraes is a luxury hotel in the beautiful city of Guimaraes.

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Pousada Canicada Geres
Northern Portugal, Portugal

Pousada Canicada Geres

At first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking the Pousada Canicada Geres is in the wrong country.  

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From £2,600 per person

price includes: direct flights from the UK, accommodation in twin/double en-suite rooms on a B&B basis, airport transfers, eleven days car hire, a three-hour vineyard tour, a two-hour kayaking session and a full-day Douro Valley wine tour.
Local hotel taxes are included in our guide price.

For a personalised itinerary and full list of what's included, please get in touch.

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