Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, and Valença Private Tour
ID: GYG198151-308038
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Take this private tour and explore high Minho, a powerful region full of traditions. Visit the cities of Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, and Valença on a full-day tour from Porto.
After pickup in Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia, the first stop will be in Viana do Castelo. This city has everything, from rivers, to the ocean, lagoons, and mountains. On the top of the Mount Santa Luzia, visit the magnificent sanctuary of Santa Luzia that is inspired on Sacre Coeur in Paris. This sanctuary has a superb 360-degree view of the city, considered one of the best in the world.
Next you will visit the oldest village in Portugal, Ponte de Lima, built on the banks of the Lima river. Explore the vast heritage of this place in its historical center. Known for the famous bridge that was built by the Romans in the medieval period, the bridge provided the only safe passage over the Lima river.
Continue on to Valença, to see the medieval fortress built there. The fortress was built strategically as the main point of defence in Minho. Now a monument, the fort was built to protect Portugal from Spanish troops. At the end of your private full-day tour, you will be dropped off back at your hotel in Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia.
Highlights
- Visit the magnificent sanctuary of Santa Luzia
- Admire the 360-degree view over the city of Viana do Castelo
- Get to know the oldest village in Portugal, Ponte de Lima
- Discover the medieval fortress of Valença do Minho
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your hotel in central Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
