Douro Historic and Monumental Private Tour
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
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.
Stroll through Ucanha and appreciate the medieval architecture of the Bridge and Tower, which was the entrance to the monks' lands.
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.
Visit the Lamego Cathedral and its fabulous Gothic-medieval architecture.
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- CN2Special
- 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
How it compares in Portugal, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 153% above the median of the 1099 experiences we list in Portugal, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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