Portugal Off the Beaten Track

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📍 Douro Valley > Serra Da Estrela > Alentejo

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Why we love it

“On this awe-inspiring nemo trip, we'll take you beneath the surface of this vibrant country, showing you all its hidden gems. You start with a few nights in the country's wine region of the Douro Valley before heading to the spectacular mountain range of Serra Da Estrela and into wild Alentejo, taking in the authentic beauty of Portugal throughout. From here, choose to hit the coast or head inland to some amazing working farms. Are you ready to get off the beaten track and explore the wonders of this country?”

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🎗1% donation to Hello World
🎪 All accommodation
🐘 Top guides for your chosen activities
📲 Access to nemo app
🚗 All local transfers, ferries, flights
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📍 Douro Valley > Serra Da Estrela > Alentejo

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Transfer from your port of entry to Douro Valley included.

Destination

01 Jan - 04 Jan

Douro Valley

Life seems to run at a slower pace in the Douro Valley with incredible local produce and exceptional landscapes taking centre stage. A river cruise is a must-do and we can get you access to some of the most exclusive wineries for tastings. You can either self-drive or get a road transfer here and most hotels are around one and a half hours from Porto.

Accommodation


Pacheca Wine House

Mon, 1st Jan - Thu, 4th Jan

Deluxe Room w/ Garden View

£0 per night

Mon, 1st Jan 15:00
Thu, 4th Jan 11:00

Deluxe Room w/ Garden View

£0 per night


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Lamego Hotel

from £102 per night

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Pacheca Wine House

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Six Senses Douro Valley

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Experiences in Douro Valley

Experiences

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Full Day River Cruise

£350 p/p

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Half Day River Cruise

£199 p/p

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Wineries Tour

£135 p/p

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Winery Tour

£48 p/p

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Hiking

£0 p/p

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Cycling

£48 p/p

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Transfer to Serra Da Estrela included.

Destination

04 Jan - 07 Jan

Serra Da Estrela

Home to the highest point in Portugal, skiing in the winter and incredible hiking in the summer, this is one of the more off-the-beaten-track spots where rugged peaks and sprawling valleys create a wilderness sanctuary that calls to the intrepid souls. Immerse yourself in a world of dramatic landscapes, where ancient villages cling to the mountainside and starlit skies ignite the imagination.

Accommodation


Casa de Sao Lourenco

Thu, 4th Jan - Sun, 7th Jan

Comfort Mountain

£127 per night

Thu, 4th Jan 15:00:00
Sun, 7th Jan 12:00:00

Comfort Mountain

£127 per night


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Casa de Sao Lourenco

from £127 per night

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Boulder Expedition (Picnic Inc)

£42 p/p

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Hike to Penhas Douradas (Picnic Inc)

£126 p/p

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Hike up Peak of Torre (Picnic & Transfer Inc)

£140 p/p

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Stand-Up-Paddle Board in Lagos do Vale do Rossim

£56 p/p

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Transfer to Alentejo included.

Destination

07 Jan - 10 Jan

Alentejo

Made up of fantastic farms, a dramatic coastline and some incredible villages, this region is quickly becoming one of the best-known secrets in Europe. With exceptional local produce in the form of food and wine, there is little left wanting when staying here and it combines perfectly with Lisbon.

Accommodation


Malhadinha Nova

Sun, 7th Jan - Wed, 10th Jan

Double Room

£159 per night

Sun, 7th Jan 15:00
Wed, 10th Jan 11:00

Double Room

£159 per night


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Herdade das Barradas Da Serra

from £191 per night

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Malhadinha Nova

from £159 per night

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Montimerso SkyScape Country House

from £159 per night

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Quinta da Comporta

from £191 per night

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Santiago Hotel Cooking & Nature

from £127 per night

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São Lourenço do Barrocal

from £411 per night

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Spatia Comporta

from £319 per night

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Sublime Comporta

from £207 per night

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Torre de Palma

from £140 per night

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Activities In Comporta

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Transfer from Alentejo to the airport included.

📍 Douro Valley > Serra Da Estrela > Alentejo

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9 NIGHT TRIP

Total price of trip

£1,099

START DATE

Total from

£2,198

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TRIP INCLUDES

🎁 A nemo treat on arrival
🎗1% donation to Hello World
🎪 All accommodation
🐘 Top guides for your chosen activities
📲 Access to nemo app
🚗 All local transfers, ferries, flights
🦸‍♂️ Our post-booking concierge

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