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The Path of Jacinto
Itinerário: Aregos | Tormes | Santa Cruz do Douro | Quinta de Covela
The Path of Jacinto is a cultural and literary route through the landscapes that inspired Eça de Queirós. Starting with a walk along the “Caminho de Jacinto” from the Aregos Station to the Casa de Tormes, the itinerary unveils the landscapes immortalized in the novel A Cidade e as Serras. A guided tour of the Eça de Queirós Foundation offers an immersive experience into the life and works of the author. The journey includes a panoramic tour of the charming region of Santa Cruz do Douro, followed by a visit to the Quinta de Covela, where participants enjoy a wine tasting and a gastronomic experience. The tour will be enhanced with moments of reading and discussion of excerpts from Eça’s works, deepening the connection between the texts and the Douro River.
PROGRAM
Day 1: Aregos | Tormes
Morning: Travel from the departure location to the Douro Region. Arrival at Aregos, the station where the protagonists Jacinto and José Fernandes arrive after their train journey from Paris. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Walk the Jacinto Path from Aregos Station to Casa de Tormes, a 3km walk where we will pass by the estates and manor houses mentioned by Eça de Queiroz in A Cidade e as Serras. Guided visit by a guide from the Eça de Queiroz Foundation to the House and its collection, garden, and part of the estate.
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 2: Santa Cruz do Douro | Quinta de Covela
Morning: Visit the Santa Cruz do Douro region, famous for its green wines, where we will visit the Casa do Lavrador to learn about the context of a farming family from the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the historical and social context of A Cidade e as Serras. Continue to the unique Quinta de Covela, the birthplace of the iconic Avesso grape, where we will enjoy a wine tasting and gastronomic experience, as well as a tour of the estate. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Take a scenic walk along the Douro River to enjoy the natural beauty of the route to Peso da Régua. Free time in Peso da Régua. At the end of the day, return to the departure locations.
PRICE PER PERSON*:
In a double room (2 people, double bed) | 305 € |
In a twin room (2 people, separate beds) | 305 € |
In a single room (1 person) | 345 € |
*PRICE:
The prices presented are an estimate based on the following conditions: 40 participants | 50-seater coach departing from the Lisbon Metropolitan Area | 4-star standard hotel during mid-season | Full-menu meals.
Prices may vary depending on rates at the time of booking and the group's specific preferences.
To receive a personalized quote, please fill out the Group Reservation Form.
Deposit: 100 €
Bookings up to 30 days before departure
The prices quoted include:
Tour by coach.
7 meals with a full menu (starters or soup, main course, dessert, coffee, wine and water at mealtimes. Some restaurants offer juices and soft drinks on the menu.
Accompanying guide representing the company.
Local guides for visits and activities.
All entrances and visits mentioned in the programme.
Accommodation in a 4* or 3* hotel with breakfast.
Civil liability and personal accident insurance.
SEATS ON THE BUS:
Seats on the bus are pre-allocated in order of where you get on the bus and date of deposit payment.
RYTHM: Medium
To take part in this route, you should:
Feel comfortable with several days of visits and an itinerary that alternates bus journeys and short walks in the places visited.
Be able to accompany a group at an average walking pace on sometimes uneven ground and with occasional stairs.
Being able to follow a medium-paced programme, which may involve getting up early on several days and only arriving at the hotel at the end of the day for dinner and a rest.
Feel comfortable accompanying a guide and respect all the instructions given.
Tolerate some temperature changes and unstable weather.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation is planned in a 4* or 3* hotel.
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VISITS INCLUDED:
Walking route “The Path of Jacinto” from Aregos Station to Casa de Tormes | Eça de Queirós Foundation | Casa do Lavrador | Quinta de Covela | Monastery of Santo André de Ancede | Reading and discussion of excerpts from the works of Eça de Queirós.