Barcelos, Ponte de Lima & Viana Private Tour (All-Inclusive)

Experience the Alto-Minho region on a private, all-inclusive day trip!
Immerse yourself in this rich culture, explore medieval towns, try the flavors of local gastronomy and discover the historic cities of Barcelos, Ponte de Lima, and Viana do Castelo.

• Stroll through the historical centre of Viana do Castelo
• Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia and its panoramic viewpoint
• 3-course typical lunch of Alto-Minho cuisine
• Explore the medieval town of Ponte de Lima and taste local "Vinho Verde"
• Discover the old town of Barcelos and learn local traditions

Enjoy a day of authentic traditions and experiences in Portugal's greenest region: Alto-Minho

We'll start by discovering the historical centre of Barcelos, with its 14th-century bridge and the legend of the Portuguese ex-libris - Barcelos' Rooster. We'll taste the convent's pastries and learn about local recipes. The green landscapes where the vines of the exclusive Vinho Verde grow, will take us to the streets of the millenary village of Ponte de Lima, the oldest town in Portugal whose medieval historical centre will take us back in time. This village is the most important gastronomic capitals in the country, so it makes sense to delight in a delicious regional lunch, accompanied by the exclusive wines of the region. We'll visit the magnificent city of Viana do Castelo, whose sanctuary of Sta. Luzia will has one of the best panoramas in Europe, with a historical centre full of Art, Architecture and History. We'll still have time to enjoy a cocktail by the sea, in this coastal city.

Long Description:

1) Meeting with your guide 
Your guide will meet you at your accommodation, to start your private experience (All inclusive) to the capitals of the Alto-Minho region: Barcelos, Ponte de Lima and Viana do Castelo.

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2) Discover the historical centre of Barcelos and learn local traditions 
We will visit the city of Barcelos, land of traditions and beautiful landscapes and also the Portuguese Ex-libris: The rooster.

We will discover the vast existing heritage, from the Romanesque to the Neoclassical, visible in monuments such as its Medieval Bridge, the Mother Church, the Paço dos Condes de Bragança, the Church of Senhor da Cruz, the Fountain of Campo da Feira, among many others.
This experience includes:

- Guided tour of the Historical Centre of Barcelos - Moment of free-time 
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3) Explore the medieval centre of Ponte de Lima a try the local "Vinho Verde" 
We will then discover the oldest town in Portugal, (royal charter of 1125), in a true journey through time.

We will walk through the typical alleys, the traditional shops, the medieval bridge and the panorama of the Lima river, so beautiful and mystical that it instigated the legend of the "Rio Lethes" in the Roman soldiers who passed through here, more than 2000 years ago. Here, it will be the perfect place to have an authentic experience and try the local Vinho Verde Wine and a snack to go along with it, in a local tavern/café.

This experience includes:

- Guided visit of the Historical Centre of Ponte de Lima
- Vinho Verde wine tasting
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4) Taste a 3-course lunch in Alto-Minho's famous cuisine 
"The cuisine is seasoned with culture and flavored with wisdom" - Chef Di Manno

After so much discovery, it's time for a gastronomic experience, to which the richness of the cuisine of the Alto Minho region invites us, at a table where the flavors and scents are deliciously full of authenticity and tradition.

This lunch includes:

- Appetizer
- Main course (meat, fish or vegetarian option)
- Drinks (water, juices or wines)
- Dessert
- Coffee
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5) Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia and its famous panoramic viewpoint 
It's now time to visit one of the pearls of Alto-Minho region: the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia.

Built in the beginning of the 20th century, on top of Santa Luzia hill, this Sanctuary is based on a romanesque-byzantine basilica, whose imposing rose windows are the largest in the Iberian Peninsula and the second largest in Europe. There, we will contemplate what was considered by National Geographic Magazine as the 3rd most beautiful panorama in the world.

This experience includes:

- Guided visit of the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia
- "Photo-moment" at the panoramic viewpoint
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6) Stroll through the historical centre of Viana do Castelo, the capital of Alto-Minho
This is the scenario we saw from the top of the Santa Luzia viewpoint - the Historical Centre of this city, whose privileged location relating to land routes ("Caminhos de Santiago"), river and sea routes, made the walled-fortress construction crucial, in the 14th century.

It is impossible not to give in to the charms of the alleys of the Historical Centre, one of the most beautiful and well preserved in the country, either due to the beautiful armored façades or the precious tile panels, constituting an authentic compendium of the history and tradition of Portugal. Right in main square, we will visit the National Costumes Museum, which gathers a collection of historical clothing and costume accessories from the 18th century to the present.


This experience includes:

- Guided visit of the Historical Centre of Viana do Castelo
- Entrance to the Museum of Costumes • ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   7) Relax with a Chill & Wine moment in a unique setting
To crown a day full of experiences and discovery, enjoy this moment of free time with your family and friends, to enjoy a refreshing harmonized cocktail, surrounded by the landscapes of the Atlantic coast of Alto-Minho.


This experience includes:

• Harmonized cocktail with regional flavors • Free time moment
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8) Return to your accommodation: 

It is time to return, relaxed, to your accommodation. While doing so, you'll be able to recall the day's memories, photos and videos of the memorable moments spent in our company and share them with your group of friends and family.

Thank you for your preference. 
We hope to see you soon!

• Museu do Brinquedo Português, Largo da Alegria, Ponte de Lima, Portugal
• Templo do Senhor Bom Jesus da Cruz, Largo da Porta Nova, Barcelos, Portugal
• Museu de Olaria, Rua Cónego Joaquim Gaiolas, Barcelos, Portugal
• Rua direita, Rua António Barroso, Barcelos, Portugal
• Torre Medieval, Largo da Porta Nova, Barcelos, Portugal
• Teatro Gil Vicente, Largo Doutor Martins Lima, Barcelos, Portugal
• Centro de Interpretação e Promoção do Vinho Verde, Rua da Fonte da Vila, Ponte de Lima, Portugal
• Museu dos Terceiros, Av. 5 de Outubro, Ponte de Lima, Portugal
• Avenida dos Plátanos, Avenida dos Plátanos, Ponte de Lima, Portugal
• Santuário de Santa Luzia, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
• Ponte Medieval e Romana, Ponte de Lima, Portugal
• Museu do Traje de Viana do Castelo, Republic Square, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
• Largo de Camões, Largo de Camões, Ponte de Lima, Portugal
• Ponte Medieval, Rua Fernando Magalhães, Barcelos, Portugal
• Fundação Gil Eannes, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
• Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria Maior, Barcelos, Portugal
• Campo da Feira, Campo da República, Barcelos, Portugal
• Citânia de Santa Luzia, Monte de Santa Luzia, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Cancellations & Refunds

Flexible and Family-friendly Policy

In case the reservation is rescheduled to a later date, the amount already paid is guaranteed but also the rescheduling of the reservation will not have any additional cost.

In case of cancellations made up to 24 hours before the starting time of the Van Tour, a refund of 100% of the amount paid is guaranteed.

In case of no-show or cancellation made less than 24 hours before the starting time of the Van Tour, there will be no refund.

Your Tours Portugal – Tour Operator

Your Tours Portugal is a company specialised in the design of private tours, guided tours and self-guided tours, personalised and tailor-made programs, as well as other Cultural Touring activities in Portugal and is legally registered with charter and certification by the Tourism of Portugal as Tourism Animation Agent RNAAT 347/2016 and as Tourism Operator with the registration RNAVT 9902. This certification can be consulted at any time at Turismo de Portugal or directly on the RNT platform (National Tourism Register). We invite you to check our quality and standards, through customer feedback on various platforms for travel recommendations, such as Tripadvisor or yourtours.com.

Clean & Safe | Safe Travels Protocols

Your Tours Portugal guarantees the best conditions of comfort and safety required and holds the Clean & Safe Certification Seals (Touristic Animation), Clean & Safe (Guides-Interpreters) and also the Safe Travels Seal - WTTC, result of the company and its team's investment on specific trainings. The partners of Your Tours Portugal follow the hygiene and prevention standards required in the services provided, working, the first one, only with partners that comply with the recommendations and mandatory requirements of their respective sector.

Insurances

All tours, packages and services of Your Tours Portugal, as well as its clients and collaborators, are fully covered by the mandatory insurance required by law for this activity, including (but not limited to):

Liability Insurance, Vehicle Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Workers Accident Insurance.

Other notes/information

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Your Tours Portugal will not be held responsible for speculative, false or fraudulent travel reservations made by the customer, for faults in the execution of the agreement attributable to the customer, for faults attributable to a third party not involved in the supply of the planned services, for faults that are unforeseeable and unavoidable and for situations due to force majeure.

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Not wheelchair accessible. 
The tours are subject to local traffic, visit schedules and other external factors.
Specific nutritional or dietary food restrictions must be informed in advance.
Infant seats are available on request. Please advise in advance.