Côa Tour

Côa Tour

Long long ago, it marked the border between Portugal and Spain, and throughout its course, there are immense testimonies of the times. Paleolithic engravings, castles, bridges, historic villages, churches, farms, wine, gastronomy and an imposing nature.

This is the Côa River.

Itinerary

Day 1: Oporto - Côa River Valley

Stop At: Muralhas do Castelo Rodrigo, Castelo Rodrigo, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo Portugal
Departure from Oporto at 8.30 am, trip to Torre de Moncorvo, with a stop to visit Amarante. Lunch in Torre de Moncorvo and boat trip on the Douro River in Barca d'Alva. Visit to Escalhão, Ethnographic Museum and Church. Accommodation in Castelo Rodrigo.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation - rural tourism unit

Day 2: Côa River Valley

Stop At: Vale do Coa Archaeological Park, R. do Museu, Vila Nova de Foz Coa 5150-610 Portugal
In the morning, we’ll visit the rock engraving nucleus of Ribeira de Piscos and Quinta da Ervamoira (wine estate). Lunch and guided interpretive tour with a nature guide, in the Faia Brava Natural Reserve. Return to Castelo Rodrigo. Dinner in Almeida.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation - rural tourism unit

Day 3: Côa River valley - Oporto

Stop At: Vale do Coa Archaeological Park, R. do Museu, Vila Nova de Foz Coa 5150-610 Portugal
Birdwatching at the Aguiar dam and walking along the cliffs of the Águeda River at the Chapel of Santo André. Lunch and visit to Pinhel or lunch and train journey Pocinho / Pinhão along Douro Valley - World Heritage. Return to Oporto with a stop at Régua, arriving at 19.00.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.