Portugal DMC & Tours



Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, Barcelos


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Program:



✅08:00 AM - Drive from Porto to Viana do Castelo Distance: ~75 km (via A28, scenic coastal highway) Arrive around 09:30 AM. 🏖️ 09:30 – 12:00 | Explore Viana do Castelo Overview: Elegant seaside city blending maritime heritage, Belle Époque architecture, and hilltop views. Things to see: 🏛️ Santa Luzia Sanctuary: Ride the funicular or drive up to the basilica for panoramic views over the city, river, and Atlantic. 🚶‍♀️ Historic Centre: Walk around Praça da República, the 16th-century fountain, and the Igreja da Misericórdia. 🌉 Eiffel Bridge: Designed by Gustave Eiffel — iconic landmark over the Lima River. 🛍️ Optional: Visit the Gil Eannes Hospital Ship Museum (a restored naval vessel). Coffee stop: Confeitaria Natário — famous for its warm bolas de Berlim (Portuguese doughnuts).


🚗 12:00 – 12:30 | Drive from Viana do Castelo to Ponte de Lima Distance: ~30 km / 30 min (A27). 🌿 12:30 – 15:00 | Ponte de Lima (Lunch & Walk) Overview: Oldest town in Portugal, named after its beautiful Roman bridge over the Lima River. Things to do: Walk across the medieval & Roman bridge — great views of the river and town. Stroll through the historic centre — traditional manor houses, flowered squares, and tiled façades. Visit Igreja Matriz and the Largo de Camões square. Optional: Small but charming Museu dos Terceiros (religious art). Lunch suggestions 🍽️: Restaurante Encanada (by the river, local dishes). Tasca das Fodinhas (excellent northern Portuguese tapas). Try the local wine: Vinho Verde from Ponte de Lima.


🚗 15:00 – 15:40 | Drive from Ponte de Lima to Barcelos Distance: ~35 km / 40 min (via A3 or N203). 🐓 15:45 – 17:30 | Barcelos Overview: Known for the legend of the Rooster of Barcelos, Portugal’s most famous folk symbol. What to see: 🐓 Historic Centre: Campo da República square with the medieval tower and Igreja Matriz. 🏰 Paço dos Condes de Barcelos: Ruins of the Counts’ Palace with city and river views. 🧵 Handicrafts Market: On Thursdays (one of Portugal’s largest outdoor markets). Visit Museu de Olaria (Pottery Museum) — showcases traditional ceramics. Snack stop: Try Galo de Barcelos souvenir-shaped pastries or local sweets at Pastelaria Caravela. 🚗 17:30 – 19:00 | Return to Porto



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Conditions



Day tours
The ticket for a tour entitles the holder to the transportation, entrance fees, services specified in the program and an official guide interpreter. Extras are not included. Children under 4 years of age are carried free (meals to be paid by the adult in charge) between 5 and 10 years of age will pay 50% of the normal price. If the number of participants falls below 7 passengers the tour operator reserves the right to use minibuses or private car.

Private tours
Private tours with guide/drivers (4 and 8 seater vehicles) don't include entrances and guide services inside monuments, meals or other extras. Unless required by clients, these private tours with guide/drivers will not have an official guide interpreter but an official guide driver (explains monuments inside the vehicle and suggests free time for visits). Private tours with guide interpreters (in buses with guide interpreter + driver) don't include entrance fees, meals or other extras but may include guide services inside monuments. According to Portuguese law, guided services inside monuments or on any other tourist attraction can only be provided by official guide interpreters.

Cancellation fees
Day tours and private tours: up to 3 labour days before departure - 25% of total price afterwards no refund is granted. Long and short range tours: up to 7 labour days before departure: 25% of total price afterwards no refund is granted. In the case of No Shows on services or on tours, starting at the airport, harbour, train or bus station, hotel, etc, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

General conditions
Insurance required by Portuguese Law. All tours are subject to alteration without notice. National Monuments close on public holidays and special occasions without notice. Luggage is carried at client's risk, these being advised to watch the loading and unloading of their belongings.

Complaints
These will only be accepted in written once directed to the agency where the reservation and payment were done, within the limit of 15 days after the service has been rendered. In agreement with the EC directive, complaints can only be accepted after details have been communicated to the respective suppliers (hotels, guides, local agents, etc.), during the trip or stay, demanding the respective documents to confirm the incident.