Portugal Lisbon, Douro Valley & Porto Flashcards
Q: What can you explore on a guided walk in Lisbon?
A: Lisbon’s colorful capital, with its pastel buildings and red roofs.
Q: What exclusive experience does Classic Journeys offer at Pena National Palace?
A: A private exploration of the palace when it is closed to the public.
Q: What unique activity can you do with an olive oil maker?
A: Walk through centuries-old olive trees to taste his family’s award-winning oils.
Q: What activities are included in the nature walk from Évora?
A: Walking along the Aqueduct de l’Água de Prata and visiting a working cork factory.
Q: What can you explore in the fairytale castle of Marvão?
A: The cobblestone streets of the castle.
Q: What experience involves walking with shepherds in the Serra da Estrela mountains?
A: Visiting their quinta where they make some of the finest cheese in Portugal.
Q: What traditional activity can you enjoy on the Douro River?
A: Cruising on a traditional Portuguese Rabelo boat.
Q: What experience combines vineyards, wine tasting, and local cuisine?
A: Walking among vineyards followed by a wine tasting and a gourmet dinner of local specialties under corkwood trees.
Q: What can you do in the seaside city of Porto?
A: Take in the sights and meet local fishermen, and learn about the origin of Port wine.
Where does the tour start?
Hotel Lobby in Lisbon
Where does the tour end?
Downtown Lisbon
What is the walking level?
Walking Level
Daily Mileage Options: 2-8 miles
Route Notes:
The terrain on this trip includes a mix of paved and cobblestone streets in Lisbon, Porto, and Evora; as well as well-maintained countryside and coastal trails; and terraced vineyard and shepherds’ paths of compressed dirt and stone. The footpaths offer a selection of level, rolling and hilly terrain with some elevation gain and loss.
