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All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip You will also receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport if you arrive on day 1 of the trip and depart on the last day and have provided your international flight information.

Transport

Bus, Boat, Taxi

Guide

Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader’s ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

Accommodation

10 nights standard hotel 1 nights premium hotel

Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options 11 Breakfasts

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights not included in the tour cost

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

Any visa costs, spending money and tips are not included in the trip price. You can also book extra nights’ accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip and the cost of this accommodation along with any transfers would be quoted separately.

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Day 1 Day 1: Join Trip In Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Join Trip In Madrid

Arrive in Madrid, the Capital of Spain home to elegant boulevards, manicured parks, cultural museums and fantastic markets. For those arriving on time our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 7pm for the welcome meeting and for those that wish, there is the chance to go out for dinner. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Madrid at any time. If you would like an airport transfer today, you’ll need to arrive at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (Mad) which is around 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Should you miss the meeting, your leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, perhaps you might choose to explore the city, wandering the back streets in search of tucked away tapas bars. There vast 19th century El Retiro Park is good place for a leisurely walk, past rose gardens and statues to the boating lake.
Day 2 Day 2: Walking Tour Of Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Walking Tour Of Madrid

This morning we head out for a walking tour (approx. 5 kilometres/3.10 miles) of Spain’s busy capital city and the third largest city in the European Union after London and Berlin. Located on the tiny Manzanares River, Madrid has its share of historic sights, great architecture, nightlife, fine dining, culture and shopping. We begin our walk in the centre taking in some of the iconic landmarks. We walk through Madrid’s lively Latina neighbourhood, making a stop for coffee near the impressive Palacio Real. Passing through the Plaza Mayor, one of Spain’s finest squares framed by slate roofed red-brick buildings, we reach Mercado de San Miguel where the tour ends. For lunch, you can wander through the market’s stalls, sampling a variety of tapas, seafood, meats, and desserts the market has to offer. The afternoon is left free, you could discover Madrid’s art neighbourhoods and visit the vast 19th century El Retiro Park or Circulo de Bellas Artes for views over the city from the 7th floor terrace.
Day 3 Day 3: Walk In Guadarrama National Park; Drive To Segovia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Walk In Guadarrama National Park; Drive To Segovia

This morning we leave Madrid behind as we head north to Segovia. After an hour and and a quarter we arrive at the village of Manzanares el Real, and the start of our walk into the Guaderrama National Park. This area of natural beauty is best known for the unusual granite rock formations of La Pedriza. Vegetation is sparse, however for rock-climbers it is a haven, as well as being a breeding colony for Griffon Vultures, which with a bit of luck we will spot on our walk. We continue by road for another hour to reach the city of Segovia. Today’s 8 kilometre/5.0 miles walk is expected to take around 3 hours with 250 metres/820 feet of ascent and descent.
Day 4 Day 4: Explore Segovia; Free Afternoon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Explore Segovia; Free Afternoon

Today we explore the stunning UNESCO world heritage historic city of Segovia, with its huge 1st century Roman Aqueduct and Disney-like Alcazar Fortress. We’ll have an orientation walk with our tour leader followed by free time. The upper old town enriched by ancient walls is centred around the Plaza Major and 16th century Gothic cathedral, from where streets lead to the famed monuments. The magnificent Aqueduct is the defining feature of the city, spanning 17 kilometres/10.60 miles and made up of 166 arches. Walking up to the hilltop Alcazar is worth if for the views over the city and rivers and to admire the slate turrets, the beautiful keep and square with four towers.
Day 5 Day 5: Walk Through Canyon Lands Of Duraton River Valley; Wine Tasting In Afternoon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Walk Through Canyon Lands Of Duraton River Valley; Wine Tasting In Afternoon

This morning we drive to the spectacular limestone canyon lands of Duraton River Natural Park, and take a walk along the river to medieval l town of Sepulveda. After a coffee break we continue on to Penafiel, right it in the heart of the Ribera del Duero wine region. The Ribera del Duero is one of several recognized wine producing regions along the Douro River. The region produces red wine from the Tempranillo grape. In the afternoon we enjoy a wine tasting at the Protos Bodega, one of Spain’s most innovative wineries. Today’s 6 kilometre/3.70 miles walk is expected to take around 2 hours with 150 metres/492 feet of ascent and descent .
Day 6 Day 6: Wine Tasting In El Toro; Visit The City Of Zamora
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Wine Tasting In El Toro; Visit The City Of Zamora

This morning we drive around an hour and a half hour to El Toro in the province of Zamora, another top notch wine producing region on the Douro River. We will stop for wine tasting in the village, before continuing on to the city of Zamora for lunchtime. This delightful city is a real architectural gem and home to the most Romanesque churches in Europe. In the afternoon we will continue on the Portuguese border, to our home for the next 3 nights - the medieval hilltop village of Fermoselle, right in the heart of the Arribes del Duero Natural Park. Fermoselle dates back to pre-Roman times and with its own micro-climate, a landscape similar to that of Tuscany in Italy, its narrow cobbled streets, rustic stone houses and, most importantly, delicious wines - it is a very pleasant place to stay!
Day 7 Day 7: Walk In Arribes Del Duero Natural Park; Wine Tasting In Fermoselle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Walk In Arribes Del Duero Natural Park; Wine Tasting In Fermoselle

This morning we head into the Arribes del Duero Natural Park for a walk through its spectacular countryside. This afternoon we have a wine tasting in a local bodega, dug into the rock - one of around 900 granite bodega caves dating back to ancient times when wine production was large scale business in the area. Today’s 11 kilometre/6.80 miles walk is expected to take around 4 hours with 250 metres/820 feet of ascent and descent.
Day 8 Day 8: Walk To Fornillos; Discover The Underground Bodegas Of Fermoselle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Walk To Fornillos; Discover The Underground Bodegas Of Fermoselle

After breakfast we walk from the village through woodland and oak forest to the small village of Fornillos, where we visit a small cheese factory and taste some of their local farmhouse cheese. We then return to Fermoselle and meet our local guide to learn about the unique history of the wine production in the area and discover the underground bodegas. Today’s 8 kilometre/5.0 miles walk is expected to take around 3 hours with 150 metres/492 feet of ascent and 250 metres/820 feet descent.
Day 9 Day 9: Local Train Along Douro Valley; Walk In Lamego Village Surrounds
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Local Train Along Douro Valley; Walk In Lamego Village Surrounds

Today we drive 2 hours and cross the border into Portugal, to the village of Pocinhos, from where we board the local train for the hour and a half hour journey along the Douro Valley to Peso da Regua. A short taxi ride uphill then brings us to the beautiful Renaissance and Baroque village of Lamego. We have time to walk around the historic centre and the option to see the famous Nossa Senhora de Remdios church, before taking a short walk in the surrounding area before dinnertime. Tonight we stay in a beautiful hotel with it’s own orchard and vineyard. Facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, small spa (entrance payable locally), and terrace restaurant with modern, spacious and light rooms. Today’s urban walk is expected to take around one-and-a-half hours with 150 metres/492 feet of ascent and descent.
Day 10 Day 10: Visit Mateus Palace; Walking Tour In Porto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Visit Mateus Palace; Walking Tour In Porto

This morning we travel to Regua to visit a family Port and Douro winemaking estate (Quinta) where we’ll enjoy a guided winery visit and learn how these famous wines are made. A tasting is included, after which we drive to Porto via Vila Real, a hilltop town above the confluence of the Corgo and Cabril rivers with a pleasant historical centre. Here, we visit the Mateus Palace; a stunning 18th century Baroque Palace with elegant manicured gardens. Arriving into Porto this afternoon, a local guide will take us around Porto to wander around the cobbled streets and taste some of Porto’s delicacies. After the tour, there is an option to visit a local bodega for a wine tasting.
Day 11 Day 11: Free Day In Porto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Free Day In Porto

Today has been left free to enjoy this lovely riverside city and its sights. Porto is Portugal’s second largest city after Lisbon, and offers visitors a range of architectural and cultural attractions, such as the Palacio da Bolsa, with its spectacular Alhambra-like interior, a charismatic medieval quarter and the monumental central avenue, Avenida do Aliados. There is the option to take a 6-bridges-boat tour on the River Douro, providing a different perspective of the city.
Day 12 Day 12: Trip Ends Porto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Trip Ends Porto

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Porto. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Porto at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an airport transfer today, you need to depart from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) a 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

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Walks And Wine Tasting In Spain And Portugal

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Itinerary of your trip Walks And Wine Tasting In Spain And Portugal

Day 1: Join Trip In Madrid

Day 2: Walking Tour Of Madrid

Day 3: Walk In Guadarrama National Park; Drive To Segovia

Day 4: Explore Segovia; Free Afternoon

Day 5: Walk Through Canyon Lands Of Duraton River Valley; Wine Tasting In Afternoon

Day 6: Wine Tasting In El Toro; Visit The City Of Zamora

Day 7: Walk In Arribes Del Duero Natural Park; Wine Tasting In Fermoselle

Day 8: Walk To Fornillos; Discover The Underground Bodegas Of Fermoselle

Day 9: Local Train Along Douro Valley; Walk In Lamego Village Surrounds

Day 10: Visit Mateus Palace; Walking Tour In Porto

Day 11: Free Day In Porto

Day 12: Trip Ends Porto

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