Porto Trip Overview
Your guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Oporto.
Prepare to discover Braga and Guimarães known as “The two most Portuguese cities”. Embrace an amazing historical tour. Arriving in Guimarães, considered world heritage site by Unesco, and the cradle of the nation, you will find a rich and medieval city where you will first visit the castle that accomodated the Counts of Portugal during the 10th and 11th century and then the 15th century Palace of the Duques of Braganza. Have a beautiful walk around the Historical City center where you will also have an amazing Portuguese lunch.
You will after be taken to Braga, a city with over 2000 years of history. Braga is the oldest city in Portugal and one of the world’s oldest catholic cities. Founded by the Romans in the year 16 b.C. and named “Bracara Augusta” in honor to the emperor Cesar Augusto. Starting with the Cathedral and followed by the Sanctuaries Bom Jesus & Sameiro.
Depart towards Oporto around 5pm.
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* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Northern Portugal, Portugal
Your guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Oporto.
Prepare to discover Braga and Guimarães known as “The two most Portuguese cities”. Embrace an amazing historical tour. Arriving in Guimarães, considered world heritage site by Unesco, and the cradle of the nation, you will find a rich and medieval city where you will first visit the castle that accomodated the Counts of Portugal during the 10th and 11th century and then the 15th century Palace of the Duques of Braganza. Have a beautiful walk around the Historical City center where you will also have an amazing Portuguese lunch.
You will after be taken to Braga, a city with over 2000 years of history. Braga is the oldest city in Portugal and one of the world’s oldest catholic cities. Founded by the Romans in the year 16 b.C. and named “Bracara Augusta” in honor to the emperor Cesar Augusto. Starting with the Cathedral and followed by the Sanctuaries Bom Jesus & Sameiro.
Depart towards Oporto around 5pm.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Touch Tours, Praca Bom Sucesso 61 10º 03, Porto 4150-146 Portugal
We will pick you at your hotel lobby or accommodation
Stop At: Guimaraes Castle, Rua Conde D. Henrique Paço dos Duques, Guimaraes 4810-245 Portugal
Discover the history and visit the Castle
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paco dos Duques de Braganca, Rua Conde Dom Henrique, Guimaraes 4800-412 Portugal
Visit the Palace
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte, Largo do Santuario do Bom Jesus Tenões, Braga 4715-056 Portugal
Visit the Sanctuary
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Se de Braga, R. Dom Paio Mende, Braga 4700-424 Portugal
Lunch in Braga and Visit the Historical City Center
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro, Av. Nossa Sra. do Sameiro 44, Braga 4715-616 Portugal
Visit the Sancturay
Duration: 35 minutes
