Get ready to discover Viana do Castelo nestled between the Lima River and the sea, is considered one of the most wonderful cities of Portugal, known as the Princess of Lima. Explore this marvelous city on this full-day guided tour where you'll be able to admire the city from the top of Monte de Santa Luzia, meet the locals, learn about Portuguese culture and enjoy a local lunch in a traditional restaurant.
The experience will start with a pick-up service at your hotel in Porto to reach the departure point and join a 1-hour ride to this wonderful city. Once you arrived, you'll explore the city center where you'll be able to admire some highlights such as the Cathedral, Former Town Hall, Republic Square and much more... Don't miss the opportunity to try the typical pastries from Viana at the Republic Square. The tour will continue visiting Monte de Santa Luzia, where is located one of the most beautiful sanctuaries with incredible views across the city. If you wish, you'll be able to go up to the highest part of the Sanctuary and admire the views.
After this first part of the experience get ready to enjoy a local lunch in a traditional restaurant, where you'll receive the best suggestions of Portuguese gastronomy of this area. After lunch, and before departing to Porto, you'll enjoy a panoramic tour with photo stops at the fabulous Santa Clara Monastery in Vila do Conde and a brief stop at Nau Quinhentista, one of the replicas of the boats used during the Portuguese discoveries.