Hey!π Do you want to experience things that regular people usually miss and learn about the hidden jewels πof the north of Portugal? I have the perfect adventure for you! I'm excited to share with you a taste of TrΓ‘s-os-Montes (a region in the north of Portugal) in 4 days. Yes! 4 days where we'll go back in time to historical buildings π°, experience cultural dishes π₯, have a chance of tasting our Portuguese lovely wines π·, adventure on an aquatic hike π through a beautiful hidden river (one of my favorite rivers close to my hometown), sleep on a traditional castreja T3 house and finally to get back home well rested a visit to a spa on Pedras Salgadas nature park. π Since the area we're going to travel to is composed of villages/nature and we have little time, to be more efficient our transportation will be done by a rental car. I can drive although other drivers are always warmly welcomed. π‘ Our accommodation will be a modern castreja T3 house on AlvΓ£o natural park village, meaning that we'll have 4 double beds, of which 2 are in separate rooms (couples π« friendly) and the other 2 are in the same room. The house is equipped with all the comforts we might need, we do have a complete kitchenette in addition to a wonderful patio to relax and use in case we want to have meals at home. πͺ§ Since this is a place that I know very well, for me it's easy to adapt and include any suggestion you might have, my only concern is giving a smooth journey during this little duration trip, balancing relaxation and active times. π€ The activities are a mix of cultural and natural experiences that stimulate the use of all your senses. I'll go into more detail about each one in the day's description. I do have some others under my sleeve depending on the preferences of the tripmates I'll be sharing this trip with. π«° For expenses like groceries, gas, or other activities we'll be using an app to help us sync with our modern-day responsibilities, like sliptwise. What is included in the price? - Accommodation - Visit to Mateus's House or Mateus's Palace - Wine tasting - Aquatic Hike - Spa Circuit - Car rental Since is my first trip with Join My Trip and It's in a place I already know I'm going to include a fee of only 20β¬ to pay for the time it took me to plan, buy and guide you through this journey. This value is for the day and it will be divided by all tripmates (so, 5β¬ a day for each one if we have 4 tripmates as expected). Also, I'll include a buffer of 10% to be safe in case prices rise in the transportation and accommodation sector. If after the trip we didn't need to use this buffer I'll give the money back to you. π€ The price you see doesn't include restaurants, groceries, flight tickets, or other activities that we might do. π₯Ί In the unfortunate case of not finding 4 tripmates, we'll have to share a higher price on accommodation and transportation. I'm a very open-minded and active person that will show and tell you with great pleasure, the best of this part of the north, a place filled with history and natural richness ready to make you feel alive and connected with this place. See you in May! A warm hug from Portugal.
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Thank you Sara for this wonderful trip The group was great and Iβm very grateful that I was able to meet these wonderful people Thank you for bringing us together
Arrival day and city day! Porto - Vila Real: π1h15 drive by car βοΈ For those who come by plane, I'll catch you at OPO airport. If there are other transport options, I'll reach out to you personally and we will solve it! Depending on the arrival hours we can have lunch/dinner in this city and enjoy our beloved wooden stove Francesinha π₯ (cultural dish) at my favorite restaurant: La Forneria. They have veggie options π. π We can take the chance of being in the city and buy any groceries we might want to have for the next few days, but there are other options closer to our accommodation if we don't. Activities: A guided tour to Casa de Mateus (Mateus's house) a National Monument built in the 18th century where we'll travel back in time, get enchanted by its garden, and taste some local Douro wines (this can be altered if not everyone agrees with it or choose to get home to rest from the trip). Vila Real - AlvΓ£o Village & Camping: π30 min drive by car We'll finally see our lovely Castreja home in AlvΓ£o Natural Park, the place where we will sleep for the next 3 nights.
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Ribeira de Pena
Day 2-3
Active and nature day! In the morning π 1. Lovely breakfast at the village 2. Explore the surroundings of our accommodation where you'll find Falperra's dam along with its natural richness and biodiversity. There's a scenic walk you can take around the dam, I'll bring my binoculars in case there's a birdwatcher or a curious person in the group! Alternatively, there's the option to stay in the village. 3. For lunch we can arrange to eat at home or go to a restaurant nearby. In the afternoon βοΈ 1. Relax and digest for about 30 min 2. Go to Pena Aventura Park in Ribeira de Pena and start our aquatic hike! β±οΈ Duration: 3h π€ΌββοΈ Difficulty: easy π§ββοΈ π Things to bring: Swimsuit, towel, footwear to get wet. βΉοΈ For this activity we can go at 10:30 in the morning or 15:30 in the afternoon. We can choose according to the tripmates lifestyle preferences. The advantages β¬οΈ of doing the activity in the morning π are that we can spend more time at the river, explore its waterfalls, natural pools, and mountain views. The advantages β¬οΈ of doing the activity in the afternoon βοΈ are that we experience different things during the day. In the night β¨ Dinner/ Home in the village/ home party/ stargazing or just relaxing. PS: I had to use my own photos because there's so little on the internet. It's a good thing because it will surprise you too!
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Pedras Salgadas
Day 3-4
Spa & Natural park day! In the morning π Breakfast Visit Pedras Salgadas park, a marvelous combination of nature with ecological constructions, historical buildings, and a taste of rare mineral water. 1. We'll walk through the park 2. Lunch in the historical town. In the afternoon βοΈ πββοΈ Spa circuit - We'll enjoy the indoor pool, sauna, and Turkish bath for β±οΈ 2 hours. After that, we have the freedom to choose what we want to do for the rest of the day/night.
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Vila Pouca de Aguiar
Day 4
Final day & departure π« I have several options depending on your departure time and what you'll feel like doing! 1. Relax/stay at home and prepare for departure; 2. Do some activities like visiting the ruins of Castle D'Aguiar or Guilhermino Rodrigues wood artist before departing; 3. Free day to explore by yourselves; 3. Cry because it's the last day π; 4. Stay longer or schedule comebacks π.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
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4 days trip
Vila Real, Ribeira de Pena & 2 more
Transportation
Car
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Hi Sara, It seems like the trip is already sold out. Please let me know if someone canceled their tr... Read More
Hello π Thank you for this! I'll let you know if something happens. I'll probably do it again for June or July in case you miss this trip.
Hi Sara, do you think you offer it again? Greets Daniela
Hello Daniela, Thank you for your question! I'll definitely do it again π maybe in June or July.
Hello Sara ! My name is Aslan, I live in Germany, I just spent 6 months in Mexico and I like to trav... Read More
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