Paiva Walkways Tour with Lunch and Transfers 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.
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.
Options
Paiva Walkways Tour + Lunch
Full Paiva Walkways and local gastronomy experience with regional lunch and local liquor tasting
Pickup included
What's included in Paiva Walkways Tour with Lunch and Transfers from Porto
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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!
Inclusions
- Tasting of local Arouca sweets
- Local guide
- Paiva Walkways tickets
- Typical Regional Lunch
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Personal Expenses
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We can pick up from any location in Porto city center! (hotels, hostels, Airbnb's, train stations, etc.)
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Please dress accordingly to the weather • Please inform any specific dietary need Hotel pickups commence prior to this time