Porto Trip Overview
In this tour we take you to make a cultural journey through two of the most beautiful cities in the country. In order to know the history of Portugal we have to go to its roots and that means to go head north of Porto to Guimarães, the nation’s birthplace, and Braga, a city founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Northern Portugal, Portugal
In this tour we take you to make a cultural journey through two of the most beautiful cities in the country. In order to know the history of Portugal we have to go to its roots and that means to go head north of Porto to Guimarães, the nation’s birthplace, and Braga, a city founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Guimaraes Castle, Rua Conde D. Henrique Paço dos Duques, Guimaraes 4810-245 Portugal
Upon arrival in Guimarães, visit the birthplace of Portugal’s first king at the medieval Castle of Guimarães.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Paco dos Duques de Braganca, Rua Conde Dom Henrique, Guimaraes 4800-412 Portugal
See the Chapel of St. Michael where he was baptized, and discover the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, Largo da Oliveira s/n Centro Histórico, Guimaraes 4800-438 Portugal
Continue to the Church of Our Lady of Consolation (Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira) and the Holy Steps.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Oliva da Praca – Guimaraes Olive Oil Store, Rua Dr. Antonio Mota Prego, 13 e 15, Guimaraes 4800-434 Portugal
Then, discover a favorite meeting point for several generations in Guimarães on Praça da Oliveira. Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of the historic center, including the beautiful Town Hall.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Rua de Santa Maria, Guimaraes 4800 Portugal
Venture down one of the oldest streets of Guimarães on Rua de Santa Maria, and contemplate the Convent of Santa Clara before you take a break for lunch and soak up the city’s youthful vibe on Praça de Santiago.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Braga, Braga, Braga District, Northern Portugal
Continue in the afternoon at the old city of Braga. Visit Praça da República, admire the unique façade of the Igreja dos Congregados, discover the House of Riddles and the famous A Brasileira café. Go to the fortified tower of the Torre de Menagem and see the 18th-century fountain of the Largo do Paço. Admire the cathedral that survived many earthquakes to emerge as one of Portugal’s most important monuments.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte, Largo do Santuario do Bom Jesus Tenões, Braga 4715-056 Portugal
Then, head to Monte do Bom Jesus, 6 kilometers from the city center, and see the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga to experience the most famous religious sanctuary in Portugal. Depart Braga as the sun begins to set, and return to Porto to get dropped off at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
