Celebrate Portugal’s almond blossom with a week exploring Porto and the Douro Valley, combining a scenic train journey with visits to historic gardens and manor houses.
  • Explore Porto's Ribeira UNESCO district along the Douro riverfront.
  • Visit the Crystal Palace Gardens overlooking the Douro and city.
  • Witness almond blossoms in Vila Nova de Foz Côa.
  • Discover prehistoric rock art at Côa Valley Archaeological Park.
  • Visit Casa de Mateus and its historic gardens.
  • Walk camellia arches in Casa do Campo’s Baroque-style garden.
  • Visit Camelias Flavius nursery with more than 2,300 camellia varieties.
  • Climb the monumental staircase at Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary.
Stay in comfortable hotels throughout the tour, beginning and ending at Hotel Vila Galé Porto in the city, with nights at Hotel Vila Gale Douro in the valley and Hotel Vila Galé Collection Braga. Each property provides a convenient base for daily excursions across Porto, the Douro and Braga.