Peace and Serenity in Northern Portugal

€ 2500 /Group

Portugal is blessed with thermal spas. And Spa resorts. For eight days this tour allows rest and relaxation, pampering and spoiling, food and wine and wonderful accommodation.

Trip Type

Landscape Touring, Wellness
Activities

No Activities
Group Size

2 pax
Locations

Portugal's North
Trip Duration

9 Day(s) 8 Night(s)

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Trip Code :WT-CODE 95

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For centuries we have taken advantage of the qualities of natural mineral waters for health and recreational purposes. Portugal is blessed with natural springs particularly in the centre and north. With those springs have emerged over many years many wonderful hotels.

Vidago is a village in the north of Portugal. It has been renowned for its spring waters since the 17th century. Water from Vidago has been bottled since 1886 and can still be tasted directly from the source in its highly concentrated and naturally carbonated form from one of the four spring fountains that reach the surface in the park lands surrounding Vidago Palace.

The curative characteristics of the waters of Pedras Salgadas have been known for centuries. In 1873 following an international show in Vienna it was decided to build the Balneario Termal. In 1875 a company was formed to explore the natural waters and in 1879 Termas de Pedras Salgadas opened to the public. In 2009 the Spa was revitalised and the new owners built a series of Eco Houses for accommodation. And so was born Pedras Salgadas Spa and Nature Park.

From the coast to the Spanish border Portugal’s Centre and North offers history, culture, national parks, mountains and villages of granite and schist. River and ocean beaches. The giant waves in Nazare where American surfer Garrett McNamara rode a 100 foot high wave.

Portugal may be well known for the wine produced in the Douro Valley. However, the Dao River as it carves its way through granite rock is one of Portugal’s most promising wine regions. Its best red wines are made from the Tinta Roriz and Touriga Nacional grapes and its finest example of white wine is based upon the Encruzado grape.

On your journey to Quinta dos Três Rios you will experience the warmth and hospitality of the people, the culture, and the produce of central and northern Portugal. Quinta dos Três Rios is situated just outside the village of Parada de Gonta. A small village of less than 1000 people, here you will find yourself in the real Portugal. Your hosts Hugh and Jane are English but will immerse you in real Portugal, its wine and food.

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Day 1

Arrive at accommodation at Pedras Salgadas.
Dinner at Eco House.
Accommodation Pedras Salgadas in Eco House or Tree House.

Day 2

Visit to Pena Aventura Park including transport.
Afternoon spa treatment (55 mins).
Dinner in Pedras Salgadas (local restaurant beverages not supplied).
Accommodation Pedras Salgadas in Eco House or Tree House.

Day 3

Full day spa treatment.
Dinner at Saláo Nobre Restaurant Vidago Palace (three courses but excluding drinks).
Accommodation Pedras Salgadas in Eco House or Tree House.

Day 4

Half day guided tour to Vila Real and Palácio de Mateus.
Lunch Cais da Vila.
Afternoon spa treatment (55 mins).
Dinner at Eco House (beverages not supplied).
Accommodation Pedras Salgadas in Eco House or Tree House.

Day 5

Travel to Casa Museu.
Welcome drinks with local Dao wine and regional cheese.
Explore Vouzela by foot including a visit to the museum.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation at Casa Museu.

Day 6

Enjoy a visit to Termas do Saó, Pedro do Sul and experience hot springs for thermal cures of wellness treatments. Treatments and entry fee to a value of €75 per person.
In the afternoon explore a walking trail.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation at Casa Museu.

Day 7

Day at leisure.
Suggest self drive day trip to Aveiro, Viseu Coimbra or the Douro Valley with sight seeing tips from your hosts.
Dinner at Casa Museu including wine.
Accommodation at Casa Museu.