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Portugal 9-Day Self-Guided 4x4 Self-Drive Journey (from Madrid)

By Medraft Indie
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$9,520 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Explore the stunning landscapes and rich culture of northern Portugal on this 9-day self-drive off-road tour. Starting from Madrid, navigate through picturesque villages, majestic mountains, and lush vineyards. Experience the Douro Valley’s famous wine cellars, hike in the breathtaking Serra da Estrela National Park, and visit historic sites like the ancient fortress of Belmonte. Enjoy panoramic views from Europe’s largest suspended bridge and savour local delicacies during wine tastings. This adventure combines thrilling drives with cultural immersion for a unique getaway.

  • Self-drive tour featuring off-road adventures in a 4x4 SUV vehicle
  • Navigational App: offline and seamless navigation, location based tips
  • Live support from a local expert during your trip
  • Perfect for families with teens seeking adventure and bonding time

Activity location

  • Madrid
    • Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • C. del Poeta Joan Maragall, 55
    • 55 Calle del Poeta Joan Maragall
    • 28020, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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Portugal 9-Day Self-Guided 4x4 Self-Drive Journey (from Madrid) in English
  • Activity duration is 9 days9d
    9d
  • Opening hours: Sat 12:00 am-12:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$9,520.30 x 1 AdultNZ$9,520.30
Total
Price is NZ$9,520.30

What's included, what's not

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    Daily breakfast at the accommodation
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    Boat ride on the Douro River
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    On-trip support from local expert: daily 09:00-18:00, emergency 24/7
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    Suv 4x4 Toyota Landcruiser  or similar hire car for 8 days
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    Navigation & Guiding App: offline and seamless navigation, location based tips
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    Pre-trip advice session with a local Expert
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    8 nights in quality 4★ hotels
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    Entrance fee to The 516 Hanging Bridges
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    Visit to a traditional winery with wine tasting
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    Flights
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    Lunches and Dinners
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    Any items that are not explicitly listed as included
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    Entrace fees to sites that aren't mentioned as included - Optional, payable on the spot

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Car hire is subject to the terms and conditions of local rental companies, and local laws
  • Package price is based on sharing one vehicle
  • Drivers must be at least 24 years old
  • Our off-road routes follow only permitted trails that are already in use by local communities

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Madrid!

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Madrid

Madrid

  • 10h
rrival in Madrid (Spain), head to your hotel. According to the time of arrival, you can visit Plaza Mayor, the largest square in Madrid, which you shouldn't miss. In the centre of the square, you'll find the giant bronze statue of King Philip III. Next to the square, you can enjoy one of the many scattered restaurants and a variety of shops. The famous Gran Via street crosses the square, and from there, you can continue your journey along the street and enjoy the abundance of shops that Madrid has to offer.

Day 2: Cross into Portugal: Belmonte - Homeland of the explorers

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Serra da Estrela

Belmonte

  • 10h
Pick up your SUV 4X4 vehicle from the car hire office in Madrid and head towards the Portuguese border. Belmonte is one of the oldest cities in Portugal, from which explorers set out to discover the New World. It is the birthplace of the explorer Pedro Carbel, the navigator and explorer who first discovered Brazil in 1500. His statue stands on the street that bears his name. We will visit the ancient fortress of the Karbel family at the top of the village, walk among the alleys and the stone houses, will visit the explorer's museum, where we can be exposed to the discoveries of the new world by the Portuguese.

Day 3: Serra da Estrela Nature Reserve

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

  • 10h
An exciting day of off-road in Serra da Estrela National Park, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal, known for its beautiful natural landscapes- waterfalls, the glacial valley of Zêzere, impressive cliffs, and breathtaking views. Visit one of the largest glacial valleys in Europe Climb to the highest point in Portugal and enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the reserve all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. Devil's Autumn – a picturesque 10-meter cascade surrounded by schist and granite cliffs

Day 4: Piódão Slate Village, Douro River Estuary, Viseu

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Viseu

Viseu

  • 10h
A day of off-road drives, breathtaking and unique viewpoints, massive wind turbines, and a walking tour in the slate village of Piódão. From there, we will head north. At Piódão, the slate village, we will walk through the picturesque alleys of the slate village

Day 5: The largest suspended walking bridge in Europe, Porto

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Porto

Porto

  • 10h
We will continue our journey north to Europe's largest suspended walking bridge. We then continue our trip to the port city on the banks of the Douro River, Porto, where we will embark on a walking tour among its fascinating sites. The longest hanging bridge in Portugal, 516 metres long and 175 metres high, with a transparent floor… between the waterfalls and the river Charming, colourful Porto - The vibrant port city on the banks of the Douro River Funicular Station Viewpoint from the bridge The old Train Station

Day 6: Off-road routes in the Gerês Nature Reserve

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Gerês

Peneda-Geres National Park

  • 10h
Continuing north to the Gerês Nature Reserve, a joint nature reserve of Spain and Portugal. Off-road routes within the reserve through the pine and oak forests. Drive along scenic off-road trails and varied terrain within the Gerês Reserve. Along the way, enjoy panoramic lookouts and short walking paths, all clearly marked in the navigation app provided Starting on a Roman dirt road, note the Roman milestones along the way, continuing to a huge dam and from there to the top of the reserve for an observation point on Gerês.

Day 7: The mighty Ermelo Waterfall and the Douro Valley

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Douro Valley

The Douro Valley

  • 10h
We depart from the Gerês Nature Reserve and travel to the Douro Valley, where the famous Port wines are produced. We will ascend to a viewpoint overlooking the mighty Ermelo Waterfall, and we will explore off-road routes among the vast vineyard terraces of the Douro Valley. Pena, the picturesque village - The village is located near a park of sculpted granite rocks. You can visit the park and tour the houses of the picturesque village Off-road trail to Armaló Waterfall - Stop and walk to the viewpoint of the largest waterfall in Portugal

Day 8: Boat trip in the Douro Valley and a visit to the 'Port' wine cellar

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Douro Valley

Douro River

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Embark on a boat trip along the Douro River amidst the vineyards and the river, walking among the grapevines, visiting one of the wineries where the famous Port wine is produced, combined with wine tasting.

Day 9: The Dams of the Douro River, return back to Spain

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Douro River

  • 10h
Drive east along the Douro River, with a viewpoint of one of its massive dams. Border crossing back into Spain and drive to the airport Dams on the Douro River Off-road trail through the vineyards of the Douro Marialva Castle- a medieval castle, recommended to enter and tour the castle Return the vehicle at Madrid airport End of Trip

Location

Activity location

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    Madrid
    • Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    C. del Poeta Joan Maragall, 55
    • 55 Calle del Poeta Joan Maragall
    • 28020, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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