Original Christmas gifts: experiences to give in Serra da Estrela and the Douro
Some gifts end up in a drawer and some get talked about for years. An afternoon watching the sun go down in Serra da Estrela, a night under the Milky Way or a day in the Historic Villages stays with the person who receives it and whoever goes along. Here are the experiences people give most, with the price of each.
Key takeaways
- The voucher arrives by email straight away or on the day you choose, for example 25 December
- It is valid for 12 months and the recipient picks the date
- You can give an experience or an amount, from €25
- You can buy it right up to Christmas Day, with no shipping or waiting
For a couple: From Sunset to the Stars
Our most gifted experience. A jeep just for the two of you in the late afternoon, with regional wine, Serra cheese and cured meats at a viewpoint as the sun sets. Then stargazing under one of the darkest skies in Europe, with a snack and a hot drink. €249 for 2 people, pick-up included.
If you prefer just one part: the private Sunset 4x4 tour for 2 people is €180 and Stargazing for 2 is €100.
For early risers: Sunrise
Leave before dawn to watch the sun rise, often above a sea of clouds, with breakfast at the viewpoint. It is a private jeep for up to 4 people, for €190: enough for the whole family.
For a full weekend, the Sunrise & Sunset package combines both tours on consecutive days: €333 for 2 people.
For parents or grandparents: Historic Villages and wine
Between Castles and Wines is a day in Portugal's Historic Villages: three villages with a local guide, a winery with a tasting and a regional lunch. No rush and no driving. €260 for 2 people, pick-up included.
To combine culture and sky, the Villages & Stars package does villages in the morning and stars at night: €250 for 2.
For a trip for two: Serra and Douro
The Serra + Douro package is two days: a private sunset jeep tour in Serra da Estrela and, the next day, a Douro boat trip, a jeep ride through the vineyards and a regional lunch. €429 for 2 people.
For a smaller gift, the sunset boat trip on the Douro from Pinhão is €40 for 2 people.
Not sure which to pick? Give an amount
You can give any amount from €25 and the recipient uses it on whichever experience they like when booking on the site. If you want something not on the list, for example for a group of friends or a company gift, we can make a tailor-made voucher.
How the gift voucher works
Choose the experience or the amount on the gift voucher page, write a message and pay by card, MB WAY or Multibanco. You get the voucher by email to print or forward, or we send it to the recipient on the day you choose: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or a birthday.
The voucher has a code and is valid for 12 months. The recipient picks a date in the calendar on the site and enters the code when booking. If the experience costs more than the voucher, they only pay the difference.
