Paiva Walkways and Alvarenga Small-Group from Porto
This full day tour will take you to "Arouca Geopark" where the Paiva River flows at the bottom of a glorious valley.
The Paiva Walkways or Passadiços do Paiva that follows the river path is our goal.
Once there, you will have chance to go for an 8 Km path with one of the best views in our country!
After the morning hike head to Alvarenga, a small village famous for having the best meat in Portugal!
Upgrade to include lunch and taste the "Posta Arouquesa", a beautiful piece of grilled beef and judge by yourself.
Finish the tour with a "Pinguça" tasting (if option selected), a local brand of liquors that will go wonderfully as a digestive.
Description
Get ready to be amazed by one of the most beautiful riverside hikes in Europe.
The Paiva Walkways follows the Paiva River path for 8 Km providing glorious views and an amazing connection with nature.
Begin your day with a convenient pick up at your hotel followed by a one and a half hour drive to the start of this great trail.
Your personal guide will give you great insights about life in Portugal, our ways and traditions, which will make the way to the Paiva Walkway go by in a flash!
The hike along the river is filled with geological, natural and archeological interests located in the most beautiful surroundings.
After this 3 hour hike, a great lunch is required!
And there is nowhere better to have a great lunch than in this region.
Taste the best meat in Portugal at Alvarenga, famous for its “Posta Arouquesa”, a delightful piece of grilled beef that will make you regain all your stamina!
End your day with a “Pinguça” tasting, a great Portuguese liquor.
Experience the best nature and gastronomy Portugal has to offer!
Join us!
Stop At:
• Arouca Geopark, Arouca 4540 Portugal
• Passadicos do Paiva, Espiunca Geopark Arouca, Arouca Portugal
Sample Menu
• Portuguese Entrees - Olives
Cornbread
Portuguese Charcuterie
Portuguese Cheese
• Posta Arouquesa - A super tasty and super tender beef from the "Arouquesa" DPO cows.
This will surely get you up and running again after the hike!
• Assorted Desserts - Choose from a selection of local desserts.
Inclusions
- Local guide (If option Selected)
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Typical Regional Lunch (if option selected)
- Picnic lunch (if option selected)
- Tasting of local liquor "Pinguça" (if option selected)
Exclusions
- Personal Expenses
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (8Km)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Climbing up and down many stairs is involved
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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