
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.
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.
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.





