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The Path of Jacinto

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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.

INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS

The booking process begins by filling out the booking form, indicating the desired itinerary and dates. You can access the booking form by clicking here.
Wait for our confirmation email with the program and details for the deposit payment.
Make the deposit payment within 5 days as per the amount specified for each itinerary in order to confirm your booking. If there is no contact or deposit payment, the reservation will be canceled.
The remaining balance must be paid no later than 30 days before the departure date.

Cancellation Conditions:

Deposit Refund

The deposit paid can be fully refunded up to 30 days before departure

.From 30 to 15 days before departure, 50% of the deposit will be retained

.From 14 to 0 days before departure, 100% of the deposit will be retained.

Full Payment Refund

If the full trip has been paid, the cancellation conditions are as follows:

• Up to 30 days before departure – Full refund of the amount paid.

• From 29 to 15 days before departure – 50% of the amount paid will be retained.

• From 14 to 0 days before departure – 100% of the amount paid will be retained.

GROUP BOOKINGS | AGENCIES | ORGANIZATIONS

The booking process starts with filling out our booking form, indicating the desired circuit, dates, and number of participants. Be sure to clearly indicate the name and full contact information of the group representative. Participant details will be provided later.You can access the booking form by clicking here.
Wait for the confirmation of your booking via email, along with the necessary documents.
Meeting for itinerary customization (if required).
Send all necessary documents and files to Culturália for the booking (including full contact details of participants) within the specified deadlines.
Your group booking will only be confirmed after the deposit payment for the chosen circuit.
The full payment for the booking and submission of all required information must be completed 30 days before the departure date.

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.

VISITS INCLUDED: