Almond blossom circuit
Discover a vast Douro region with a privileged view of the almond trees from our trains.
A magnificent journey that crosses a vast region of the Douro as far as Pocinho, where the green landscape is dotted with colourful almond trees, on a journey through history and local traditions.
Special trains with Schindler 2nd class coaches and 1st class bar coach, from Porto Campanhã toPocinho and back, with three road circuits to choose from.
Note: As soon as possible we will publish information about the 2023 edition.
See here a suggestion for a trip on the Almond Blossom Circuit.
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The one-day programme, with a trip in a special train, composed of Schindler 2nd class coaches and a 1st class bar coach from Porto (Campanhã) to Pocinho and back, leaving Porto at 7:05 and returning at 23:30, with 3 road circuits to choose from:
Route A - Pocinho, Côa museum (guided visit of the museum), Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo (time for lunch), Castelo Rodrigo (free time), Barca D'ALva (free time), Penedo Durão (panoramic view), Freixo de Espada à Cinta (free time) and Pocinho.
Route B - Freixo de Numão, Penedono (free time), Trancoso, (time for lunch), Marialva (guided visit of the castle), Museu do Côa (guided visit of the museum), Vila Nova de Foz Côa (free time) and Pocinho.
Route C - Pocinho, Torre de Moncorvo (free time), Mogadouro (time for lunch and free time), Museu de Arqueologia de Mogadouro (guided visit of the museum), Santuário de Cerejais (panoramic view - the buses also go to Calvário and Loca), Vila Flor (free time) and Pocinho.
Note: This train has a bar and minibar service.
See the almond blossom circuit guide here.
Includes special train journey and admission to the museums.
| Noea: Prices in euros including VAT. | ||||
| Adult | Child (4-12 inclusive) | |||
| Route |
1st class | 2nd class | 1st class | 2nd class |
| A | 49.00 | 41.00 | 25.00 | 22.00 |
| B | ||||
| C | 45.00 | 37.00 | 25.00 | 22.00 |
- This does not include lunch or any minibar service on board the train.
- Seats must be booked.
- Buses do not have booked seats.
- This programme cannot be refunded and the dates and times cannot be changed.
- Routes A and B include a visit to Côa Museum, which costs €4 (VAT included) for adults and €3 (VAT included) for children aged 4 to 12. Children under the age of 4 enter free of charge.
Special rates for groups of 10 or more passengers are available by emailing gruposLC-RG@cp.p.
We will publish information about the 2023 edition as soon as possible.
Please contact us at gruposLC-RG@p.pt for more information on this product and confirmation.
- Ticket offices
- GruposLC-RG@cp.pt (groups of 10 or more).
Special conditions if you show your ticket.
- Special conditions at Porto Campanhã park if you show your ticket.
- Routes A and B include a free visit to the Côa Museum worth €4 (VAT included) for adults and €3 (VAT included) for children aged 4 to 12. Free admission for children under the age of 4.
