Private Tour to the rock art of Côa Park, Pinhão and Winery
Embark on a private tour of Foz Côa and Pinhão and discover the breathtaking beauty of the Douro Valley. You'll start by exploring the world-famous Archaeological Park of Foz Côa, where you'll discover some of the most impressive rock art in the world. You will be amazed by the intricate details and well-preserved paintings that date back to the Upper Paleolithic period.
After exploring the park, you'll head to Pinhão, the heart of the Douro Valley, where you'll discover the region's famous vineyards and taste the delicious wines they produce. You will have the opportunity to visit some of the most prestigious wineries and learn about traditional winemaking techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation.
As you travel through the valley, you will be mesmerized by the breathtaking landscapes and charming villages that dot the countryside. With your private guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of this enchanting region.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Antiga Ponte Ferroviária do Pocinho, 5150 Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
(Old Pocinho Railway Bridge)
The Pocinho Bridge, as it is commonly called, is located in Foz Côa and served as a link between the banks of the Douro in the region. It opened in 1909 and became inactive 79 years later, in 1988.
It is a bridge of mixed structural system that serves, on the upper deck of the railway between Pocinho and Duas Igrejas (in the Municipality of Moncorvo), and on the lower deck of road connection for the circulation of cars.
It is considered a historic-cultural landmark, in an isolated and rural context, with a fantastic view that is worth visiting!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro do Caminho da Costa, 5150 Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
(Caminho da Costa viewpoint)
The Caminho da Costa Viewpoint, with a metallic structure, is located in a wide area that allows you to contemplate the entire valley of Vila Nova de Foz Côa, over the Douro River, with a view that extends to the Serra de Bornes, 45 kilometers away. of this location.
The Viewpoint has the shape of a corridor that widens into a steep place, and has the advantage of having interpretive tables that allow visitors to better understand what they are observing around them.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Capela de Santa Luzia, 5150-562 Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
Viewpoint of St. ª Luzia
This viewpoint owes its name to the veneration of Santa Luzia, which is located in the Aldeia Nova Chapel, in the heart of the city's historic centre.
In the shape of a threshing floor, square, there are some benches that invite you to rest with a view of its beautiful landscapes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Parque Arqueológico do Vale do Côa, R. do Museu, 5150-610 Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
Côa Valley Museum and Archaeological Park
The Côa Museum, opened in 2010, has had more than 300,000 visitors since its opening.
It is part of the Côa Valley Archaeological Park and is located between the junction of the Côa and the Douro.
It is an archaeological and rock art museum, predominantly Paleolithic, dating back more than 25,000 years, with an immense open-air gallery that offers guided tours of the Park, using specialized guides and by appointment.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro de São Gabriel, 5150, Castelo Melhor, Portugal
Anyone visiting the Côa Valley Archaeological Park cannot miss a visit to the S. Gabriel Viewpoint, a place of great scenic interest.
Located in the whole of Monte de São Gabriel in Castelo Melhor, the viewpoint is next to the Capela de São Gabriel, a very simple 19th century building, but with a spectacular panoramic view that reaches lands from several Portuguese and Spanish districts.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Castelo Melhor, Castelo Melhor, Guarda District, Central Portugal
Castelo do Castelo Melhor
Classified as a property of public interest, this castle is located in a place of great importance for military strategy at the time of the reconquest.
It was ordered (re)built in the 13th century by Alfonso VII of León and Castile in order to protect the top of a hill.
Less than a century later, in 1297, the fortress became part of the territory of the Portuguese crown of D. Dinis, who ordered the reinforcements of the defenses.
At the time of the Restoration War, already in the 17th century, it was adapted to the use of artillery, but in the following centuries its importance in defense decreased and it was progressively abandoned.
It should be noted that this land was already occupied by a castro founded by the Turdules from the pre-Roman period.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Castelo Velho De Freixo De Numao, Freixo De Numao, A 12 Km De Foz Coa Latitude:41.072222, Longitude: - 7.191944, Vila Nova de Foz Coa 5150-569 Portugal
This castle was fortified in 3000 BC, through the construction of two lines of walls, at the time of the Chalcolithic – Copper Age – and was reoccupied in the Bronze Age, having undergone some changes in this period.
It is located on a schist spur overlooking the secondary valleys of the Douro and Côa rivers, presenting natural defense conditions.
This site of high archaeological value began to be researched in the early 1980s and its excavations were conducted from 1989 onwards.
From an early age, it showed signs of being one of the most important villages in the Northwest of the peninsula, as it was a community center of identity reference for the agro-pastoral populations that lived around the place.
The estate removed from the site can be visited at the Freixo de Numão Museum, installed in Casa Grande.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Santo Amaro, Santo Amaro, Sao Roque do Pico, Pico, Azores
Viewpoint of Mata dos Carrascos
500m from the parish of Santo Amaro, the Miradouro da Mata do Carrasco is located in a privileged area that allows you to observe the entire surrounding region, in what is considered to be “an authentic balcony over the Douro and Veiga de Foz valleys. Côa”.
From this viewpoint it is possible to see the municipality of Torre de Moncorvo, Vila Nova de Foz Côa, the bridge and the Pocinho dam.
This viewpoint was recently acquired by the Municipality, which increased and improved it in terms of infrastructure.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Castelo de Numão, R. Direita, 5155-619, Portugal
The occupation of this territory dates back to prehistory, in the Neolithic period and it is believed that there was a Lusitanian fort in this place. The Castle of Numão, in turn, has its first reference in the year 960.
It is a typical mountain castle, which stands on a rocky hillock at 677 meters above sea level, with Romanesque and Gothic elements.
It has a vast walled perimeter, probably built in the Low Middle Ages, having suffered several occupations at the time of the Muslim invasion of the Iberian Peninsula, and later in the Christian Reconquest.
It underwent some reforms during the initial reigns, but in the 16th century it was in a state of degradation and ruins.
Classified as a National Monument in 1910, it was restored in 1940 and is one of the most emblematic monuments in the region of Vila Nova de Foz Côa.
Its interpretive center was opened in 2013 and tells stories and legends of the parish of Vila Nova de Foz Côa as well as its Castle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro da Senhora do Viso, 5155 Custóias, Portugal
With a superb 360-degree view of its numerous mountain ranges, the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Viso, rebuilt in the 19th century, is at an altitude of 813m.
Such an elevation allows its viewpoint to reach a significant part of the Douro Region as far as Guarda, and it is also possible to observe Spain.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Numão, 5155-619 Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
Arnozelo viewpoint
The Arnozelo Viewpoint, in Numão, is part of the “Foz Côa Viewpoint Route” and the land route called “From Nauman to Douro Vinhateiro”.
It offers views over the Douro and neighboring slopes, in a setting considered one of the most impressive in this region for its beauty.
It is a place where silence predominates, which allows us to enjoy this panorama with greater tranquility.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: São Xisto, 5130-466 São João da Pesqueira, Portugal
Vineyard Village of São Xisto
Situated in a privileged location over the Douro, the Historic Village of São Xisto, located 12 kilometers from the Municipality Headquarters, is in the heart of the area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage.
It is currently being recovered for tourist purposes, and its works are almost completed.
On this visit you will be able to travel back in time to a calmer time where people were dedicated to the cultivation of grapes and the production of wines and olive oils, with more modern infrastructures in order to welcome their tourists.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro de Sao Salvador do Mundo, Largo das Covinhas, EN222-3 Monte do Ermo, Sao Joao da Pesqueira Portugal
The Sanctuary of São Salvador do Mundo, of which the viewpoint is part, consists of 9 chapels, 8 of which are numbered, which symbolize the scenes of the Passion of Christ and is the largest sanctuary in the Douro region.
The sanctuary develops from a small Baroque hermitage built in the 16th century, and its chapels appear on the hill throughout the 18th century.
The viewpoint allows us to have a spectacular view over the Douro and the Valeira Dam, as well as the surrounding landscape of wild cliffs and vineyards, olive trees and orchards.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Quevedo Port Wine Distillery, Quinta da Sra. do Rosario, Sao Joao da Pesqueira 5130-321 Portugal
Although the Quevedo family has been producing Port wines from the region for five generations, the company was only founded in 1993, making it one of the most recent production farms of this type of wines.
This farm and winery is located at an altitude of 600m, on a plateau of São João da Pesqueira, with stunning landscapes.
Here you can take a tour of the farm, cellar and cellar with specialized guides, ending with tastings of wines of different ages straight from the vats and vats.
Duration: 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Transport in luxury vehicles, with maximum comfort and equipment adapted to your needs.
- Our executive vehicles offer Wi-Fi, bottled water, refreshments and a relaxing environment.
- Personal accident and civil liability insurance.
Exclusions
- Gratuities are not included and are left to individual discretion.
- No luggage or excess baggage, unless specified.
- Extra - Typical Lunch (Starter–Main Course–Drink–Dessert–Coffee) with wines from the region - €25,00
- Extra - Ticket - Foz Côa - Guided tour of the Museum - €7.00
- Extra - Ticket - Foz Côa - Guided Tour of the Park - €16.00
- Extra - Guided visit to Quinta do Quevedo with 3 Port Wine tastings - €12.00
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Endless Weekend Tours® received its guarantee seal - Clean & Safe in May 2020 from the Portuguese National Tourist Office.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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