Almond blossom circuit

Discover a vast Douro region on our trains with a great view of the almond trees.

A magnificent journey that crosses a vast Douro region up to Pocinho, where the green landscape is punctuated by the colourful almond trees, in a journey through history, local traditions, and a visit to the Côa Museum.

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  • Leave Porto São Bento at 7.20 a.m. in a special carriage (1st class Schindler carriage) on InterRegional 861 (identified on the ticket as 20861, due to dedicated seats and carriages);
  • Arrive in Pocinho at 10.45 a.m. where there will be buses to the Côa Museum;
  • Guided tour of the Museum lasting about 90 minutes and Paula Rego's "rutura e continuidade exhibition"
  • Bus transfer from the Museum to the centre of Foz Côa;
  • Lunch time  in the centre of Foz Côa - about 2 hours;
  • After lunch, bus tour of the almond blossom, accompanied by a guide;
  • Return to Pocinho train station by 5 p.m.;
  • Leave on InterRegional 876 at 5.14 p.m. and arrive back in Porto São Bento at 8.30 p.m.
  • Tasting of typical sweets during the journey.

As soon as possible we will publish information about the next edition.

As soon as possible we will publish information about the next edition.

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  • Group information and bookings :

GruposLC-RG@cp.pt (groups of 10 or more people).

Porto Campanhã car park - customer of the Historical Douro Train benefit from the subsidised rate, if you show your ticket.