Hiking , Kayaking and exploring in a Guided Trip to Porto and Gerês, Portugal with locals

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Catarina

Guided trip
Have you ever felt curious about visiting one of the most welcoming and authentic cities in the world? ☀️Well, here is your chance! And the best part is that we will be visiting one of the most beautiful natural parks in Europe: Parque da Peneda Gerês! 🏝️ During the first full day, we will be visiting the historic center of Porto and the places that make it so unique and so popular nowadays. And you will be lucky enough to have a local with you during this trip. I will tell you all about the people, places, and stories of this city located in the north of Portugal. At the end of the day, we will have a climbing activity which I'm sure you will love. On the second day, we will head to Gerês, one of the most beautiful places in the north of Portugal. We will have a special hiking and kayaking activity for the entire day, with lunch and all the equipment we will need. It will be an adventure but a fantastic one! 😊 We will be staying in a very nice apartment 5 minutes away from the city center. I have planned some very nice places for us to go for dinner and lunch, however, I'm open to your suggestions and we can decide where to go once the group is together. 📌 I am Catarina, and I have always loved planning trips and making them memorable. I'm born and raised in Porto and I am a very outgoing person I love to meet new people and go on adventures. This is why I have chosen kayaking and hiking in Gerês for your second full day here. 🤠 What is included in the package price? ✔️ A private room in a central apartment shared with a group of 3 other fun people ✔️ Apartment includes city views and free WiFi in Vila Nova de Gaia, this apartment is 2.2 km from D. Luís I Bridge and 2.3 km from Douro River. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, and coffee machine. ✔️ The organization of the entire trip, including the routes we will make and the activities we will be doing (bridge climb, tour in the city center, and kayak and hiking activity in Gerês) ✔️ Lunch at Gerês, in the hiking activity ✔️ Private Transport from Porto to Gerês and back ✔️ Climbing activity in Porto Not included: - Meals that are not mentioned above - Airport transfers- however I will meet you there and we will take the metro/bus (2€/ticket) and I will - Explain how to get to the apartments - Travel insurance (only for German and Austrian travelers) - Airplane tickets - Monument tickets- we will decide as a group what we want to visit If you want to spend 4 different days and get to know a little bit better while having some fun, then join me on this trip! Accommodation and activities might be changed taking into account how many trip mates come and how in advance they book this trip. Do you have a question? Ask in the Q&A next to my profile! Can’t wait to hear from you! 🙌🏻
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Trip Itinerary
1

Rua Soares dos Reis gaia

Day 1-2
We will be staying in Gaia, on the other side of the Douri river. The apartment has 3 rooms and each tripmate will have a private room. On the first afternoon, I will take you to some very nice places in Gaia and Porto so that you can get to know the city with time. We will have dinner in a traditional place in Porto, however, we can decide that a few days before this trip.
2

Porto

Day 2-4
We will be spending the first full day in the city and visiting some of the most authentic places here. We will go to Ribeira, Guindais, Batalha, and Santa Catarina, taste some delicacies and meet some of the people that make Porto one of the most welcoming cities in the world. At the end of the day, we will have a climbing activity, which will allow us to have a completely different perspective of this city. I guarantee you will love this part :)
3

Peneda-Gerês National Park

Day 4
We will start our day in the Park with a Kayak activity in the Caniçada reservoir, surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes. The kayaking trip is very easy! The idea is to provide you with a completely different perspective of Gerês. We will taste a delicious traditional Portuguese meal in a local restaurant with a panoramic view, right in the heart of an ancient village. We will also be able to explore and enjoy some of the most beautiful hidden spots in Gerês National Park. The walks are short and accessible and are thought to make the most out of our day and to reach magical waterfalls & lagoons. To be able to absorb all the sounds, smells, and natural beauty of Gerês during your day, you should be able to open your heart and clear your mind. Therefore, everything is taken care of so that you don´t have to worry about a thing!
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Apartments
4 days trip
Rua Soares dos Reis gaia, Porto & 1 more
Transportation
Trekking, Train
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