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Itinerary advice for 5 days in Douro Valley by car-- Parque Natural???

We still need to book 3 nights of our 5 nights in Douro Valley in June.
We have reserved Quinta do Tedo, between Peso de Regua and Pinhao, for two nights. Visiting Lamego, Casa de Mateus, the Church de Remedios with the 686 steps, all look interesting! After that, we have three nights still to book.

Does anyone know much about the Parque Natural do Douro Internacional ? I have read about the 2hour cruise from the Biological Center near Miranda do Douro. That is in a remote area in the northeast corner. Can anyone recommend this?

I have booked one night in Guimaraes before returning to Porto.

Any advice for the remaining three nights before Guimaraes and after Quinta do Tedo would be welcome.

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I would give Guimares two nights.
You can also stay out on the NW coast in the Pousada at Viana do Castelo. We loved exploring the Minho region north of Porto.

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Wow! The Minho region looks fantastic! Thank you! I wonder why Rick Steves ignores this area completely?
Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima both look great!
Any other tips for the Minho region?