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The Douro Valley
The Douro Valley I've just returned from this trip and enjoyed my week away. The local guide, Maria, on the walking tour of Porto was so interesting and very friendly. It was quite a long walk on uneven pathways with steps and some people found it difficult. The Quinta Avenida and gardens were lovely but I'm not sure why the Lamego Musuem was included ? The train ride had wonderful views of the Douro Valley. I'd encourage people to do the optional day trip to Mateus Palace, more time there would have have been lovely, and the Quinta De Pacheca in the afternoon were highlights for me. The hotels were mixed, all very clean with friendly staff. The Cidnay Santa Tirso was my favourite, stylish with very helpful staff and another day there would have been lovely. The Placido Hotel Douro Tabuaco had a lovely outside terrace and inside seating areas which were sadly lacking at the Palace Hotel & Spa Asturias where we spent 3 nights. The breakfasts all had a good choice but I wasn't impressed with only a choice of 2 main courses in the evenings. Not having been with Titan before I didn't realise the choice was so limited at night. The guide Veronika and driver Marco worked well together to get us all to all the tours which wasn't always easy for them, so a big thank you to them.