Includes:

●  1 night Forte de Gaia, Porto

●  2 nights at Vintage House, Pinhão

●  2 nights Paço de Calheiros

●  1 night Forte de Gaia, Porto

●  English speaking guides: Tour Leader (Jenny Siddall) and Local Tour Guide (Jackie

Dias)
●  6 Breakfasts (B), 5 Lunches (L), 5 Dinners (D).

●  Activities as specified

●  Winery visits and wines at tastings as specified in the itinerary.

●  Private transport during the tour.

●  All meals specified in the outline itinerary including wine and water.

●  6 Breakfasts (B), 5 Lunches (L), 5 Dinners (D).

●  All gratuities, except for non group activities such as private excursions and transfers.

●  Local guides and visits as specified in the itinerary

●  Free Wifi is available at all hotels

Not included in price
●  Flights

●  Insurance

●  Meals not included in itinerary

●  Transfers to and from the airport.

●  Drinks other than those indicated above.

Walks & Equipment

The walks follow easy trails, but with some ascent and descent on most days. We will have 2-4 hours of walking per day and some uneven terrain. A lightweight, waterproof jacket, medium size backpack and hiking boots or shoes with good grip and water resistance are essential equipment.

Payments Policy 

Each tour has a deposit of $750 per person which is payable at booking. The balance of payment is due 90 days prior to the start of the tour.

WeTravel Payments

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Timings 

The payment timing will stay the same, with a deposit of $750 pp payable at booking and the balance payable by 90 days before the tour starts. You will receive an automated reminder 30 days before the balance is due.We believe this new system will streamline your booking experience. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@iberianwinetours.com.

Cancellation Policy

If you wish to cancel your booking, you need to confirm the cancellation in writing by email or letter. If you contact Iberian Wine Tours prior to confirming your cancellation we can advise you of the cancellation charges applicable to your situation. The cancellation charge is based on the number of days prior to the starting day of the trip booked. The charges are per person cancelling, as follows:

90 days or more – loss of deposit

89-60 days or more – 25%

59-30 days – 50%

29 days or less – 100%

Refund Policy
From time to time, tours do not reach the minimum number of bookings necessary to make the trip viable. We reserve the right to cancel or alter a tour in these circumstances. If we cancel the tour or make substantial alterations, we will advise you at least 60 days before departure and will offer you alternative dates or a full refund. 

Iberian Wine Tours Portugal Walking & Wine Tour for Melissa Gilbertson

5 Walks on different routes - 17th to 23rd May 2026

Sunday 17th May

Arrive Porto (preferably in the morning or by lunchtime)
Check-in Forte de Gaia Hotel Porto
2pm Walk to Sé Cathedral from Gaia – (approx. 45 mins) catching the Funicular on the Porto side (next to the bridge) up to the top followed by a short walk to the Sé Cathedral. Tour of Sé Cathedral with a private tour guide specializing in Camino de Santiago history. Walk down to the historic ‘Ribeira’ area of Porto in front of the Douro River. This walk will take us down through the narrow cobblestoned streets, following the yellow arrows that mark the starting point of two iconic pilgrimage routes: the Central and Coastal Portuguese Caminos.
7pm Dinner – Wine Box in the heart of the Ribeira. Walk back to Forte de Gaia Hotel. (D)

Monday 18th May

Breakfast and checkout
09h00 - Transfer to the village of Provesende Wine Trail PR4 SBR - 6,5 kms/ 4 miles
09h45 - Arrive Provesende
Time to explore this charming village and see places such as Casa do Santo, a beautiful 18th- century building owned by Joaquim Pinheiro de Azevedo Leite Pereira, who became known as the ‘saviour of the Douro’ because he found ingenious ways to eradicate phylloxera that decimated the Douro vineyards at the end of the 19th century. The trail begins in Provesende, once home to the officials charged with classifying the vineyards and regulating the port-wine trade in the early 18th century. Over the following decades, the village experienced a construction boom. Large landowners built imposing manor houses so they could spend time in Provesende and rub shoulders with government officials. Today some of these manor houses remain in the same families whilst others have been abandoned, all adding to the history of this village. Heading downhill passing the village of São Cristõvao enjoy the views out of the Pinhão River and Quinta do Noval with endless vineyards all around, until finally reaching the beautiful roman bridge of Pinhão. 6,5 kms/ 4.5 miles Casual lunch at Douro Bites at Pinhão train station. After lunch enjoy a visit to Quinta do Bomfim, Dow’s flagship property, followed by a tasting. Check in to the Vintage House Hotel a delightful 4 star hotel with wonderful views of the Douro and a very historic feel.
7pm Dinner is at DOC, a short drive away in Folgosa. DOC enjoys a wonderful setting and is probably the best restaurant in the Douro. (B,L,D)

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Tuesday 19th May

Breakfast
09h00 – Departure for Lamego in the Douro valley (45 mins drive)
09h45 – Arrive at the Lamego Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Sanctuary to start a stage of the Camino Portuguesa Interior. The Portuguese Way to Santiago Interior or Camino Central de Santiago is a pilgrimage route of medieval origin crossing 108 parishes in Portugal, making up 214 kilometres (132 miles) of the 387- kilometre (240 miles) total length. The start for this stage of the walk is at Lamego’s magnificent Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios where we follow the beautiful different and unique landscape, dominated by the wine culture and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend the ravines of the Balsemão and Varosa rivers, crossing the Douro into Regua to finish the walk. 13 kms/8 miles
13h30 – Arrive Regua
Transfer to Quinta do Vallado for lunch paired with wines followed by a tour.
17h00 – Return to the Vintage House Hotel.
Dinner free evening (suggestions: At the Hotel, Veladouro, Clara’s Kitchen, both within walking distance) (B,L)

Wednesday 20th May

Breakfast and checkout
08h00 - Departure for Vitorino de Piães in the beautiful Minho region home to the Vinho Verdes of Portugal
10h00 - Arrive Vitorino de Piães
Coffee break at Casa Fernanda – a regular and authentic stopover for pilgrims
Then join the Portuguese Camino Central de Santiago at Vitorino de Piães to Ponte de Lima. Camino Central de Santiago – this is the oldest Portuguese Camino and has been used since the Middle Ages, a total distance of 243 kms /151 miles. This leg of the Camino Central is considered to be one of the most beautiful, walking through vineyards and woodlands in the Neiva valley.
Although most people will start this leg in Barcelos and it is the longest (33,6 kms/20 miles), we enjoy a more leisurely walk from Vitorina dos Piães starting at Casa da Fernanda, authentic hospitality in a bucolic setting. We finish in the beautiful and monumental town of Ponte de Lima, on the banks of the Lima River, one of the capitals of the famous Vinho Verde. 14 kms/ 8 miles
13h30 Lunch at the biodynamic Aphros Winery with Vasco Croft followed by a tour and tasting
We stay at a boutique hotel in the region, around 10-15 minutes from Ponte de Lima and have dinner at the hotel, the historic Hotel Paço de Calheiros for 2 nights.
19h00 Dinner at Paço de Calheiros. (B, L, D)

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Thursday 21st May
09h30 After a slower start, there’s time for a hike along some of the Ecotrail that follows the Lima River (Rio Lima) - 5>10 kms/3>7 miles.
Transfer to Petiscos Restaurant, Ponte de Lima
12h30 - Light lunch at Petiscos Restaurant, situated on the Portuguese Central Camino 14h00 - Transfer to Quinta do Ameal, Refoios de Lima. After lunch we enjoy a visit and tasting at Quinta do Ameal, Refoios de Lima (part of the Esporão group) a well renowned Vinho Verde producer. Return to Paço de Calheiros (20 min drive)
19h00 - Transfer to Restaurant, Taverna Vacas das Cordas in Ponte de Lima (20 min drive). Return to Paço de Calheiros after dinner. (B,L,D)

Friday 22nd May
09h00 - Checkout and transfer to Viana do Castelo (30 min drive)
09h30 - Arrive Viana do CasteloJoin the Camino Portuguesa da Costa (Portuguese Coastal Route to Santiago) from Viana do Castelo to Carriço - Camino Portuguesa da Costa – lesser known a few years ago but now the 2nd most popular route that follows the Portuguese and Galician coastlines – overall it is 274 kms / 170 miles. On leaving the compact historic centre of Viana with its ornate religious buildings, 17th century villas we head out to the coast to follow the Atlantic route through small Portuguese villages which hold a unique charm and where we can admire small plots of farmlands until reaching Carreço. 8,5 kms/ 5.5 miles We then transfer by minibus Carriço to Viana do Castelo on the coast, at the seafood specialist Tasquinha da Linda on River Lima’s waterfront.
After lunch we transfer to Porto for our last night hotel at the Forte de Gaia Hotel Porto. 19h30 After a bit of free time we enjoy a farewell dinner at the lovely DOP Restaurant near the stock exchange. (B,L,D)

Saturday 23rd May

Breakfast
09h30 Morning visit to Graham’s 1890 Lodge for a tour and tasting at one of the most historic and famous port houses.
12h00 End of tour.