Porto Trip Overview
Secrets made from secular engravings and out-of-this-world wines
We start this personalized tour through the beautiful village of Foz Côa, right in the heart of the interior of northern Portugal.
This visit could never be made without visiting the main attraction of the region: the Côa Valley Archaeological Park.
Classified as a National Monument in 1997 and a World Heritage Site in 1998 by UNESCO, it is a mandatory stopover, as it holds one of the greatest treasures of humanity.
You will discover a real open-air museum. Put on some comfortable shoes and come on.
The rock art of Foz Côa has engravings dated, mostly, from the Upper Paleolithic, that is, from our ancestors who lived there more than 20,000 years ago.
To make this visit to Vila Nova de Foz Côa and the region is to travel through millennia of history and hear the secrets that these rock carvings want to tell us.
Our visit passes through two of the main farms in the region, Quinta do Quevedo and Quinta da Pacheca.
Additional Info
* Duration: 10 to 12 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Secrets made from secular engravings and out-of-this-world wines
We start this personalized tour through the beautiful village of Foz Côa, right in the heart of the interior of northern Portugal.
This visit could never be made without visiting the main attraction of the region: the Côa Valley Archaeological Park.
Classified as a National Monument in 1997 and a World Heritage Site in 1998 by UNESCO, it is a mandatory stopover, as it holds one of the greatest treasures of humanity.
You will discover a real open-air museum. Put on some comfortable shoes and come on.
The rock art of Foz Côa has engravings dated, mostly, from the Upper Paleolithic, that is, from our ancestors who lived there more than 20,000 years ago.
To make this visit to Vila Nova de Foz Côa and the region is to travel through millennia of history and hear the secrets that these rock carvings want to tell us.
Our visit passes through two of the main farms in the region, Quinta do Quevedo and Quinta da Pacheca.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: 5060-263 Provesende, Portugal
Provosende Wine Village Walking Tour
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Casal de Loivos, Casal de Loivos, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal
Stop at the panoramic viewpoint of Casal de Loivos to listen, look and enjoy the landscape.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Quinta da Foz, M590, Pinhao 5085-042 Portugal
Guided tour by an expert guide to Quinta da Foz, its former winery and vineyards. Tasting of 2 Wines (Da Foz Branco and Red) and 1 Tasting of Porto (Da Foz)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pinhao Railway Station, Largo da Estacao, 5085, Pinhao 5085-037 Portugal
Restaurant and Residential Ponto Grande
Stop for lunch at a typical restaurant in the region of Pinhão and take the opportunity to taste the best cuisine in the region. Includes starters, 3 main courses, desserts, table wines or soft drinks and coffee.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Pinhao Railway Station, Largo da Estacao, 5085, Pinhao 5085-037 Portugal
Magnificent Douro Boat Trip – 10eur / Person Optional
Magnificent boat trip in the Douro – 1 hour – Sail on our scenic Rabelo boats and enjoy the beautiful terraces where our vines are produced.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Peso Da Regua, Peso Da Regua, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal
Walking tour by the pedestrian bridge of Peso da Régua.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Quinta da Pacheca, Rua do Relogio do Sol, 261, Lamego 5100-424 Portugal
Guided tour with a house expert guide to Marco Pombalino, old wine cellar and vineyard. 4 Wine Tastings (2 DOC Wines and 2 Port Wines)
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Museu do Douro, Rua Marques de Pombal, Peso Da Regua 5050-282 Portugal
Douro Museum – Ruler – Optional 7,5 eur / Person
Visit to the Douro Museum with 1 Wine tasting Porto
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Capela de Sao Pedro de Balsemao, Balsemão, Lamego Portugal
Stop at the panoramic viewpoint and St. Peter’s chapel to hear, look and enjoy the landscape.
Duration: 15 minutes
