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Paiva Walkways and Alvarenga Small-Group from Porto
Local Arouca sweets

Paiva Walkways and Alvarenga Small-Group from Porto

By Detours
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $114 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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.

A conveniente stop in Arouca village to try the local sweets.

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!

A unique lunch to try “Posta Arouquesa”, a beautiful piece of grilled beef and judge by yourself.

Activity location

  • Porto
    • Porto, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Porto
    • Porto, Portugal

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Paiva Walkways Tour + Lunch
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Full Paiva Walkways and local gastronomy experience with regional lunch and local liquor tasting
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$113.80 x 1 Adult$113.80

Total
Price is $113.80
Until Mon, May 27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTasting of local Arouca sweets
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedPaiva Walkways tickets
  • What's includedWhat's includedTypical Regional Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded516 Arouca Suspension Bridge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved (8Km)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Climbing up and down many stairs is involved

Activity itinerary

Get ready to be amazed by one of the most beautiful riverside hikes in Europe! The Paiva Walkways or "Passadicos do Paiva" follow the path of the Paiva River for 8 Km providing glorious views and amazing connection with nature. Begin your day with a convenient pick up at your hotel followed by a one and half hour drive to the start of this great trail. Your personal guide will give you great insights about life in Portugal and our ways and traditions making the way to the Paiva Walkways go by in a flash! The hike along the river is filled with geologic, natural and archaeological interest located in the most beautiful locations. After this 3 hour hike, a great lunch is required (if option selected)! And there is nowhere better to have a great lunch than in this region. Upgrade to 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! After lunch you are invited to taste a great local liquor "Pinguça" (if option selected), produced in a nearby distillery. Experience the best nature and gastronomy Portugal has to offer!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPorto
    • Porto, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPorto
    • Porto, Portugal

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