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Portugal: The Douro & Mountain Villages

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Level of Difficulty

Easy Moderate Challenging
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Difficulty
  • Easy to Moderate
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Trip Pace

  • 4 locations in 9 days

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Walking & Terrain
  • Travelers must be able to walk 1 mile unassisted and should expect to walk a total of 1-3 miles per day

  • Walks range from 1-3 miles each; travelers should expect 1-4 hours of physical activity on several days

  • Most walks are at a leisurely pace with frequent breaks for narration

  • Terrain includes dirt and stone paths, sometimes on uneven ground

  • For walks longer than 1 mile, shorter alternatives may be available and all walks are optional

  • This adventure includes one optional half-day of flatwater river kayaking of approximately 3 to 4 hours with breaks.

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Transportation & Vehicles
  • Travel by sprinter van and train

  • Transport is mostly on paved roads and well-maintained dirt roads

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Accessibility
  • Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs or walkers 

  • Alternate transportation can be provided to guests who wish to skip longer walks

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Weather
  • Daytime temps range from the mid 60s °F in May to high 70s in September  

  • Overnight temps are cooler but generally mild 

  • Rain is possible throughout the year. Showers are to be expected on early spring and autumn departures

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Elevation
  • Elevation ranges from 341-4101 feet

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Mountain Time

  • 8 am to 5 pm, Monday - Friday

  • 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday

  • Closed on Sunday

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