Tour Overview
Come celebrate the meeting of the two world heritage sites of the region: The Prehistoric Art of the Côa Valley and the Douro Wine Landscape. All in one program. An opportunity to get to widely known this region.
Enjoy fantastic days. A WOW exclusive experience.
Day 1:
Departuring from Porto enjoy a trip to one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world with someone that love his country and have been showing it enthusiastically around for more than 6 years. See the region by through the felling of an expert local private guide in Douro Valley.
During the trip, you will cross the N222 road, considered one of the most beautiful in the world. You will have a 1-hour cruise on the Douro River, a visit to Pinhão Train Station, a picturesque lunch in a restaurant, one of the best in the Douro region, tasting menu with many traditional dishes and wines and a tasting experience in a wine cellar of the Region.
On the way to the Alto Douro, you will visit the historic center of S. João da Pesqueira, the S. Salvador do Mundo viewpoint and the S. Xisto village. Places and charming landscape, which give more color to this trip.
At the end of the afternoon, arrival at the historical village of Castelo Rodrigo, where you will be staying in the charming hotel. In the quiet of Castelo Rodrigo, enjoy a tasting dinner of regional gastronomy, a walk around the walls to appreciate the night lighting and a night in the unique silence of this village.
Day 2:
After a delicious breakfast, you will visit the fantastic Paleolithic engravings of the Côa Valley Archaeological Park, the most important known to this day. A way to rediscover our history, with the contribution of specialized guides in Prehistoric Art, in a course of 30 minutes in 4×4 vehicle and 400m on foot.
A tasting lunch of regional gastronomy and, in the afternoon, visit to the Côa Museum, not to be missed for its estate and architecture.
Mid-afternoon return to Porto.
The goal is to have fun! This is a great opportunity for a first visit, discovering many of the wonders of the Douro.
Itinerary
- Day 1: The beginning of tour is at 9:00 a.m. on Porto
- Day 1: Travel to Pinhão, passing by road N222
- Day 1: Pinhão – an hour cruise on the Douro River and visit to Train Station
- Day 1: Lunch at one of the best wine Restaurant on Douro Valley and Portugal
- Day 1: Winetasting at a Winery
- Day 1: S. João da Pesqueira, São Salvador do Mundo viewpoint and São Xisto village
- Day 1: Tasting dinner of regional gastronomy
- Day 1: Walk around the walls to enjoy the night lighting of Castelo Rodrigo
- Day 1: Hotel
- Day 2: Visit to the Paleolithic engravings of the Côa Valley Archaeological Park
- Day 2: Tasting lunch of regional gastronomy
- Day 2: Visit to the Côa Museum
- Day 2: Return to Porto (estimated time of arrival: 7:00 p.m.)
Meeting and End Location
Casa da Música Metro Station, Porto
Or
- Your Hotel (in a maximum distance from Porto City Center of 10km)
- Location options: Address or Intersection upon Traveler’s request, Cruise Ship Port, Hotel, Monument/Building upon Traveler’s request, Specified by Guide
What´s Included
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Private guide for a more personalized experience
- Transportation
- Bottled water
- Visit to the Pinhão Train Station
- An hour cruise on the Douro River
- Lunch in one of the best restaurants in Douro Valley region
- Visit to a winery with wine tasting
- Visit to S. João da Pesqueira, São Salvador do Mundo viewpoint and São Xisto village
- Tasting dinner of regional gastronomy
- Walk around the walls to enjoy the night lighting of Castelo Rodrigo
- Hotel (1-night, breakfast included)
- Visit to the Paleolithic engravings of the Côa Valley Archaeological Park
- Tasting lunch of regional gastronomy
- Visit to the Côa Museum
What’s Extra
- Personal purchases
- Any item not described as included
Terms & Conditions
Free cancellation with 20 days or more in advance.
For cancellation from 15 to 19 days, retention of 50% of the amount paid.
For cancellation less than 14 days, retention of 100% of the amount paid and payment by the contractor of the balance of the total value of the trip.
Details
Hint #: 000019
Local Experience, Private & Custom Tours
- Number of people: 1 to 6
- Transportation: modern car, with air conditioning and proper capacity to the number of people and 4×4 vehicle in the visit to the Paleolithic engravings of the Côa Valley Archaeological Park
- Prices per person: on request
Booking: info@wowhint.com
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Destination
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Departure
Casa da Música Metro Station, Porto -
Departure Time
09:00 am -
Return Time
07:00 pm -
Included
Bottled waterHotelHotel Drop-offHotel pick upLunchPrivate guideTransportationWine tasting -
Not Included
Any item not described as includedPersonal purchasesTransfers Aeroport – Hotel – Aeroport