Terracotta Journeys

📣 Our 2025 departure dates are live! 📆Time to start planning your next walking, hiking or cycling adventure with us. We've already selected the best accommodations, trails and attractions. And to top it off we provide delicious meals with local wines on all of our trips. All you need to do is sign up and join us in Portugal or Spain. Come travel with locals and get the most out of your trip!

🆕 Check out our new tours including Portugal Highlands Walking, Azores Easy Walking, Douro Valley Walking, Taste of Alentejo Cycling and others!

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After a day of cycling through the golden landscape of central Portugal on our Taste of Alentejo Cycling tour, we topoff the day with a magnificent sunset and delectable desserts. Does this sounds like the perfect vacation for you? We think so! Come and join us on the next trip 🚴🏻.
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Welcome to the heart of Portugal, where rolling hills, ancient villages, and the soothing rhythm of rural life await. If you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure, far from the bustling crowds, then lace up your hiking boots for an unforgettable journey through the Portuguese highlands.

Discover the Tranquil Charms of Portugal's Highlands: A Journey Through Nature's Tapestry - Terracotta Journeys Welcome to the heart of Portugal, where rolling hills, ancient villages, and the soothing rhythm of rural life await. If you're seeking an off-the-beaten-path

☀️Still searching for the perfect vacation this year? Our Portugal Coastal Hiking trip offers the ideal combo of magnificent views, varied hikes, cultural visits in Sintra, the crown jewel of Portugal, and delectable local cuisine. Guaranteed departures:
👉May 26
👉Oct 6
👉Oct 20
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Come join Isabel on the island of São Miguel in the Azores for a truly unique week of walking, dipping and tasting the best the island offers. Wonder at the other worldly landscape found on these volcanic islands emerging from the Atlantic. We’ll learn about the flora and fauna both on land as well as the rich sea life in the surrounding deep blue waters.

👉Guaranteed departure dates:
• June 2-7 - last call 📯
• Sept 15-20

How Those Colorful Azulejo Tiles Are Made
A tradition dating back centuries survives in Portugal as artists and companies fill private and public commissions for the celebrated designs. Article from: The New York Times.

How Those Colorful Azulejo Tiles Are Made A tradition dating back centuries survives in Portugal as artists and companies fill private and public commissions for the celebrated designs.

Looking for the perfect week of R&R? Our Portugal Coastal Hiking trip offers the perfect combo of magnificent views, varied hikes, cultural visits and delectable local cuisine. Guaranteed departures:
👉Mar 17
👉May 26
👉Oct 6
👉Oct 20
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Craving some fresh air on the sunny side of the Atlantic? Come one, come all on our Portugal Coastal Hiking trip! Last spots available on our March 17 departure. Other dates available as well. Book yours today!

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📸 Photo credit: .4 Pic 1: Lime kiln in Sintra Natural Park; Pic 2: Gooseneck barnacle diver with the day’s catch; Pic 3: Orange cliffs where Sintra mountains meets the Atlantic.

👉Check out our amazing new Portugal Highlands Easy Walking tour! Last spots still available on our April 7, 2024 departure 😊Discover the best-kept secrets of the Iberian Peninsula on this fascinating walking tour of Portugal’s picturesque countryside. Experience the charm of medieval castles, mountain villages, and ancient shepherd trails. Explore the mining and schist villages of the Açor hilltops and hike through the rugged Serra da Estrela Nature and GEO Park, home to the highest point in continental Portugal. Our knowledgeable local guides will bring the past and present to life, ensuring you have a truly immersive experience. Join us for great hikes, delicious “down to earth” food, and refreshing dips in crystal clear mountain streams. Are you ready?
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📢 Come and get the last spots available on our March 10-15, 2024 Best of Camino Santiago Hiking tour!

Our fun-loving and knowledgeable guides will show you the very best sections of the Camino de Santiago and teach you about the local history and culture, all accompanied by great food and wine. Come and join fellow active travelers on this incredible trip of a lifetime!
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*Many other departure dates available.

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📣 How about starting the new year with an adventure in Portugal and Spain? Check out our upcoming guaranteed departures of our Camino Santiago - Portuguese Way hiking and walking trip. 🥾This unique pilgrimage trail following coastal and country trails through varied scenery before arriving in magical Santiago de Compostela. It deservedly features in Lonely Planet’s Places to Go in 2024.

☀️Ready to join us? We’ve taken care of the planning already, selecting the very best portions of the trails, the ideal accommodations and the most delicious local meals with wine!

Guaranteed Spring Departures:
Mar 10 – 15 – guaranteed
Mar 31 – Apr 5 – guaranteed
May 5 – 10 – 2 spots available
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Happy New Year from your friends at Terracotta Journeys!

To all of our wonderful guests and local partners, have a wonderful holiday season and thank you for everything! See you back here soon!🥳👣🚴‍♀️😊👋

Looking for the perfect active getaway in Europe? Check out our guaranteed 2024 departure dates. Day 1 of our Portugal Coastal Hiking trip begins here, in Sintra as we descend the Portuguese coast through three natural parks, all the way to Sagres in the southwest corner of Portugal! Hiking, food and wine with blue skies and sea breezes. What more could you want? 🍁Link in our story.

High season has come and gone but we’ve still had some great days for hiking and biking in our local Sintra Natural Park. Have you thought about your next adventure with Terracotta Journeys? Imagine yourself here above the clouds on our Portugal Coastal Hiking trip, or at a hot springs in the Azores or sipping Port wine high up in the Douro Valley. Talk turkey with your friends on Thanksgiving about next year’s vacation plans. The time to book is now! ☺️

📣Lonely Planet chose the centuries old Portuguese Way or Caminho Português de Santiago as one of their Top Places to Go in 2024. Ready to join us? We’ve taken care of the planning already, selecting the very best portions of the trails, the ideal accommodations and the most delicious local meals! Check out our 2024 departures dates!
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Sintra, where the royals spent their summers is gorgeous any time of year, even with golden autumn leaves like today on our Portugal Coastal Hiking trip! For a more detailed visit to Sintra try our Atlantic Coast Short Break as well. Check out our 2024 departure dates and plan your trip today!
(Photo by .4 of the neo-moorish fountain in downtown Sintra.)
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Another fabulous day on our Discover the Heart of Portugal trip complete with a medieval castle and romantic doves (see 2nd pic by ) If you’re looking for a gentle active vacation with a good dose of Portuguese culture and history, off the beaten track consider this amazing trip! Check out our 2024 departure dates.
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👉Welcome to our amazing new Portugal Highlands Easy Walking tour! Discover the best-kept secrets of the Iberian Peninsula on this fascinating walking tour of Portugal’s picturesque countryside. Experience the charm of medieval castles, mountain villages, and ancient shepherd trails. Explore the mining and schist villages of the Açor hilltops and hike through the rugged Serra da Estrela Nature and GEO Park, home to the highest point in continental Portugal. Our knowledgeable local guides will bring the past and present to life, ensuring you have a truly immersive experience. Join us for great hikes, delicious “down to earth” food, and refreshing dips in crystal clear mountain streams. Are you ready?
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Looking for an gentle active vacation, off the beaten track in Portugal?
Learn about this ancient country while walking beautiful trails, tasting amazing food and experiencing local culture!
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The incredible bounty of this UNESCO Heritage wine making region awaits you on our Douro Valley Easy Walking tour! Imagine yourself relaxing in the vineyards sipping a delicious local wine after enjoying a stimulating morning strolling through terraced hills and visiting such amazing places as the Foz Côa prehistoric engraving site.

👉See our website for 2024 departure dates scheduled to dovetail with our Camino tours.

Looking for ideas on where to eat in Porto? Check out our latest blog post. 👉Link in our stories.

Isabel says hello 😊 from the Azores islands, the setting of our second new easy walking tour. We proudly present our amazing Azores Islands Walking Tour – Dolphins, Hot Springs & Waterfalls, a second tantalizing escapes designed to redefine your travel dreams. https://terracottajourneys.com/tours/azores-islands-walking-tour-dolphins-hotsprings-waterfalls/

Welcome to the enchanting Douro River Valley, nestled in the heart of Portugal’s mesmerizing landscape. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed region is renowned for its terraced vineyards, captivating landscapes, and ancient traditions. If you’re a nature enthusiast seeking an immersive experience, walking and hiking in the Douro River Valley is an adventure you won’t want to miss. This picturesque region is filled with wonders that await you. Soon, the next new walking tour launch, by Terracotta Journeys.

Explore the Breathtaking Beauty of the Portuguese Douro River Valley on Foot - Terracotta Journeys Welcome to the enchanting Douro River Valley, nestled in the heart of Portugal's mesmerizing landscape. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed region is renowned

Try our Atlantic Coast Short Break for a snap shot of the amazing food, nature and culture in Sintra, Portugal. We’ll show you the best kept secrets of this very popular area known for its romantic gardens and palaces, awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1995. 📸 journeys