A Walk in Golden Vineyards
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Worldwide Quest presents to University of Toronto Alumni and Friends Limited A Walk in Availability! How to Book Golden Vineyards Please contact Worldwide Quest for more information and to book this tour. Douro Valley Walking Tour 1-800-387-1483 | 416-633-5666 Tour Details [email protected] October 8 – 18, 2020 Tour Cost (per person): C$5795 Regarded as Europe’s Includes all taxes and gratuities. most compelling new food Single Supplement: C$1100 destination, the Douro Valley is This expedition is offered exclusively to alumni and friends of the University of Toronto and Western University. getting attention for its rich and Tour Cost Includes: Not Included: various Mediterranean flavours. Visit WorldwideQuest.com/UniversityofToronto • Transfer from airport to hotel on arrival • Roundtrip international airfare from your Loaded with local ingredients to view all alumni expeditions with Worldwide Quest. and departure home to Porto and freshwater fish – as well as • Accommodation, based on double • Airport transfers if arriving or departing those yummy egg-filled desserts – occupancy, at hotels as indicated separately from group itinerary this cuisine will be enjoyed at or similar • Items of a personal nature, i.e. laundry, relaxing picnics, cafés, and fine • 10 breakfasts drinks, phone calls, etc. restaurants to scrumptiously • Seven picnic or café lunches with water, • Travel insurance reward our walking. coffee, and wine • 10 dinners with water, coffee, and wine Payment Details • Three wine tastings A non-refundable deposit of C$500 per • Maps and directions guidebook person is required to reserve a space on this More University of Toronto alumni tours with Worldwide Quest: • Luggage transfers between hotels tour. A payment of C$1000 per person is required • Gratuities for baggage, porters, and 6 months prior to departure. Final payment hotel service is due 90 days prior to departure. Payment is Uzbekistan University of Toronto Alumni Travel • Services of our full-time tour manager/ accepted by VISA, MasterCard, or cheque. HEART OF THE SILK ROAD 21 King’s College Circle walking guide May 5 – 16, 2020 Group Size Toronto, ON M5S 3J3 12 – 16 participants Get to the best of central Asia on our modern-day caravan through Uzbekistan along the fabled Silk Route. Traverse memorable landscapes and admire outstanding architecture, epitomized by the superb ensembles in Samarkand and #2667946 Worldwide Quest Int’l 491 King St. E. Toronto, ON M5A 1L9 Bukhara. Stroll winding medieval streets, journey across the The University of Toronto, its officers and employees, do not assume any responsibility for the financing, arranging or conducting of vast Kizilkum Desert, and marvel at the intricate turquoise tile tours. They shall not be liable for any damages or financial loss to person or property of any description that might occur in connection with tours, howsoever arising from the negligence, omission or otherwise of travel services arranged through Worldwide Quest. work. Enjoy colourful markets, enticing crafts, and perfectly preserved ancient towns. With Western University. Detailed Itinerary Tuesday, Oct. 13: Walk to Alijo Thursday, Oct. 15: Alijo to Vale Mendiz Thursday, Oct. 8: Meet in Porto 13km 14km Arrive in Porto, where our local representative Today’s walk takes you past more vineyards and Head out across farmland taking in stunning provides a transfer to our city centre hotel. Meet Alijó olive groves down to the Pinhão River. Stop in views of hamlets perched on outcrops overlooking Sabrosa tour director and walker extraordinaire Horacio Vale de Mendiz at the bakeries in Favaios to sample wood-oven the river. Stay tonight in a 14-room rural hotel on Santos and participants for a briefing followed Porto Pinhão breads and pause in some of the vineyards that a wine estate with more of those gorgeous views. by dinner together. have claimed international wine awards. Stay The stone terraces here are spectacular. Overnight: Hotel Cristal, Porto D PORTUGAL SPAIN tonight in a contemporary pousada dedicated Overnight: Quinta do Silval, Val Mendiz B, L, D to the English businessman who devoted his life Friday, Oct. 9: Porto to the study and appreciation of the Douro and Friday, Oct. 16: Vale Mendiz to Pinhão Stretch your legs on a city walk today, exploring its wine. It’s a stunning setting, surrounded by PORTO 11km the medieval centre and learn how Porto evolved the estate of the one of the area’s famous Port Head back to Pinhão through an area of from Roman origins to the epicentre of the Age Sunday, Oct. 11: Walk to Sabrosa wine houses. vineyards and mountains carved out by rivers What to Expect of Discoveries. Five bridges, including one by 7km Overnight: Pousada Barao de Forrester, Alijo B, L, D that has been designated a UNESCO World Dear Alumni and Friends, Level of Activity: Active Transportation Eiffel, link to Vila Nova de Gaia, the heart of the Your walk today is among the spectacular scenery Heritage Site – you’ll see why as you walk This is a moderately challenging walk with Your luggage will be transported between Immerse yourself in some of the most picture-perfect landscapes in all of Europe as you walk through port wine trade. of the Alto Douro Wine Region. Head out on the Wednesday, Oct. 14: Alijo through the stunning landscape! plenty of ups and downs over ridges, hills, hotels. Please note that there are some places the dramatically beautiful scenery of the Rio Douro. Traverse by foot the terraced vineyards, hilltop wine Overnight: Hotel Cristal, Porto B, D west side of the Pinhão Valley over hilly slopes 9km Overnight: Quinta de la Rosa B, L, D vineyards, valleys, and riverbanks. You will along the walking route where we can arrange estates, olive groves, pine forests, and postcard-pretty villages for a magical and active experience. passing through several pretty hamlets to the Today’s walk is a circular route meandering need to carry a lightweight day bag and your for vehicle transfers (at no additional cost Saturday, Oct. 10: Pinhão 17th century town of Sabrosa, birthplace of the through a patchwork of vineyards and fields, Saturday, Oct. 17: Pinhão water supply, which can be replenished in the to you), and other places where we are off This trip is fully escorted; however, you are free to walk at your own pace and in your own time. Your route 9km explorer Magellan. There is a lot of uphill today – towards the ancient village of São Mamede da 9km various villages on route, and other essentials the road and not accessible to vehicles, and is carefully designed for easy to manage walks of 9 – 14 kilometres per day. You will be equipped with Transfer by coach this morning to the quaint take your time and admire the view! Stay for two Ribatua, with spectacular views of the surrounding Today’s walk is a circular route amongst the such as snacks. therefore it is not possible to opt out of the maps, directions, and instructions to guide you. You only need carry a lightweight day bag with your water riverside village of Pinhão, located in a bend nights in a lovely house set amongst the vineyards rock-strewn mountains. The traditional village has vineyards, rewarded by an afternoon celebratory walk during the course of the day. supply (which can be replenished in the various villages on route) and essentials. of the River Douro. An introductory walk with with magnificent views of the hills. a pretty park full of sculptures and an azulejo-clad wine tasting. stunning views gets us ready for the week’s Overnight: Casa das Pipas, Sabrosa B, L, D church. The view of the Tua Valley is magnificent! Overnight: Quinta de la Rosa B, L, D Weather On some days, you’ll walk from one village to the next; other days you’ll enjoy circular walks from home walking. This evening we stay at an historic, Overnight: Pousada Barao de Forrester, Alijo B, L, D October offers comfortable walking weather base. And what a lovely base it is! To complement the serenity and magnificent countryside you’ll be family-run Quinta, where you will enjoy the Monday, Oct. 12: Sabrosa Sunday, Oct. 18: Depart Porto with highs of 22°C and overnight lows of 13°C walking through, you’ll enjoy charming, comfortable accommodation with private facilities. At the end of relaxing environment of this working vineyard 13km After breakfast today, transfer to Porto Airport and over 11 hours of daylight. each day, enjoy traditional meals and pure bliss in a bottle as you sample the luscious port, robust reds, and winery. Today we enjoy a superb and less strenuous for departure flights. B and dry whites of the Douro. This trip begins and ends in vibrant Porto. Overnight: Quinta de la Rosa B, D walk beside picturesque vineyards, where grape Travel Documents cultivation has been a livelihood for more than Note: Itinerary and accommodation described are You will require a passport for your trip to Vines will be bursting with grapes in the Douro vineyards as beautiful autumn colours tint the leaves. two thousand years. subject to change due to logistical arrangements Quinta de la Rosa, Pinhão Portugal. Please make sure that it is valid for Take the slow road and experience the splendid panoramas of the Douro Valley, one step at a time. Overnight: Casa das Pipas, Sabrosa B, L, D and to take advantage of local events. six months after the date of your return home. Accommodation Canadian passport-holders do not require a Hotels on our walk have no more than 21 visa for Portugal. Daphne Tao rooms and most have 10 – 14 rooms. These Manager, Alumni Travel Program are all beautifully located with views over the Terms and Conditions The University of Toronto respects your privacy, your personal information remains confidential and is never released to our vineyards and the hills of the Douro Valley.