Feel the past under your feet

Take in the sights, sounds, scents and scenery on a walking tour of Portugal. A weeklong On Foot Holidays tour takes walkers far from the crowds on a self-guided route through the gentle hills of northern Portugal. Highlights include walking ancient pathways and Roman roads to villages where farmers live much as they did centuries ago; a visit to Pousada Santa Maria do Bouro, a 12th century monastery turned inn; and historic Porto. Dates: Best months are May, June, July, September and October. Price: From $910 per person, double occupancy. Includes seven nights’ bed and breakfast, luggage transfers and route notes. International airfare and airport transfers not included. Shorter versions of the route also are available. Info: On Foot Holidays, lat.ms/portugalwalkingtour