Douro Historic and Monumental Private Tour

Northern Portugal, Portugal
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Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visit the cities of Tarouca and Lamego, whose history is intrinsically linked to the founding of Portugal. Travel in comfort and safety, aboard a high-quality VIP vehicle.
Discover the history, culture and traditions by visiting churches, monasteries, monuments and squares.
Visit the Church and Monastery of São João de Tarouca, Tower and Bridge of Ucanha, Church and Monastery of Santa Maria de Salzedas, Historic Center, Cathedral and Castle of Lamego, Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios.
During this day, taste the famous local sparkling wine.
Have lunch at a local restaurant, where you will taste wonderful traditional cuisine.
At the end you will be transported back to your hotel.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What to expect

  1. Monastery of Sao Joao de Tarouca
    1h
    Start the day by visiting the Church of São João de Tarouca, built by the monks of the Cistercian Order, in the midst of the formation of the kingdom that would become Portugal.
  2. Ponte Fortificada de Ucanha
    1h
    Stroll through Ucanha and appreciate the medieval architecture of the Bridge and Tower, which was the entrance to the monks' lands.
  3. Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas
    1h
    Continue the historical visit along the Cistercian paths, heading to the village of Salzedas, which is home to the third largest church in the country, the Monastery of Santa Maria de Salzedas.
  4. Catedral de Lamego
    2h
    Visit the Lamego Cathedral and its fabulous Gothic-medieval architecture.
  5. Castelo de Lamego
    2h
    In the historic center you can visit Lamego Castle, strolling through the small medieval streets, going down to the famous Almacave church, where the Cortes of Lamego met.
  6. Santuario Nossa Senhora dos Remedios
    1h
    End your visit to Lamego, at the city's landmark, the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, appreciating the majestic Church and Staircase that portray the life of the Virgin Mary.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-ups are made at accommodation in the Douro Valley, in the towns of Régua, Lamego, Tarouca, Armamar, Tabuaço or Pinhão.
The itinerary may undergo slight changes due to availability of activity times
Children up to 3 years old travel free, from 4 to 12 they have a 50% discount on the RRP
Chairs are free, but ages must be indicated when booking

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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