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A taste of the Portuguese Way to Santiago de Compostela

22nd April 2013 Print
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The taste of the Portuguese Way to Santiago is the perfect short break for wine and food lovers from CaminoWays.com, the walking and cycling holiday specialists.

Combining countryside walking, a bite of city life and Portuguese cuisine and wine, this short break is so much more than a culinary experience. The taste of the Portuguese Way has every ingredient for a memorable short break from only €350pps.

Discover the beauty and delicacies of Porto, a stunning city and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

On your first night, enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants in the unique setting of Porto's riverfront (Riveira), overlooking the Douro and the emblematic Dom Luís Bridge. You can try the traditional Portuguese 'bacalhau' (cod) or some of the most contemporary dishes.

Then get a private tour of the city and a visit to one of the Port Wine Cellars (adegas) in Vila Nova de Gaia, where you will learn about the history behind Porto's most famous and international wine.

Walk two stages of the Portuguese Way to Santiago de Compostela across the tranquil Portuguese countryside: from the outskirts of Porto (Maia) to Fajozes and from Fajozes to Arcos.

In Fajozes, you will be staying in Quinta das Alfaias, a XIX country house surrounded by gardens and orchards.

In Arcos, stay at Quinta Sao Miguel de Arcos, a beautiful XVIII country house in a relaxing rural setting of great beauty, surrounded by its own vineyards.

Price includes: 2 nights in the centre of Porto,2 nights in traditional country homes with swimming pool and vineyards, dinner on Porto's riverfront (Riveira), visit to Port wine cellar, wine tasting and traditional Portuguese cuisine.

Please note that flights are not included.

To book, visit caminoways.com.

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