Porto Trip Overview
Arriving in Guimarães we will have time for a calm walk on foot through the medieval city where we will enter in his Catelo that was known for the birth of a new kingdom: Portugal.
Then we will visit the Palace of the Dukes where we are dazzled by the luxuries of royalty from other times. A whole history of Portugal will be told by our local guides who have always followed the group.
A delicious traditional Portuguese lunch will be served in a restaurant where you can taste the so famous “Vinho Verde”, produced in the region.
We will leave for the city of Braga, known for the city of the Archbishops where we will visit its historical center, visit the interior of the Cathedral before we go to the top of the mountain and visit the most magnificent Sanctuary in Portugal: Bom Jesus do Monte.
A day filled with culture and conviviality with local people, realize the importance of these two cities for the unification of a country and, of course, an excellent lunch and good wine.
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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
Arriving in Guimarães we will have time for a calm walk on foot through the medieval city where we will enter in his Catelo that was known for the birth of a new kingdom: Portugal.
Then we will visit the Palace of the Dukes where we are dazzled by the luxuries of royalty from other times. A whole history of Portugal will be told by our local guides who have always followed the group.
A delicious traditional Portuguese lunch will be served in a restaurant where you can taste the so famous “Vinho Verde”, produced in the region.
We will leave for the city of Braga, known for the city of the Archbishops where we will visit its historical center, visit the interior of the Cathedral before we go to the top of the mountain and visit the most magnificent Sanctuary in Portugal: Bom Jesus do Monte.
A day filled with culture and conviviality with local people, realize the importance of these two cities for the unification of a country and, of course, an excellent lunch and good wine.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte, Largo do Santuario do Bom Jesus Tenões, Braga 4715-056 Portugal
We start our tour on the top of the mountain and visit the most magnificent Sanctuary in Portugal and its magical staircase.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Se de Braga, R. Dom Paio Mende, Braga 4700-424 Portugal
Known for the city of the Archbishops where we will visit its historical center, visit the interior of the Cathedral. We will have exclusive access to the interior of the chapels as well as the high choir of the monument.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Diana, R. Dom Frei Caetano Brandão 172, 4700-031 Braga, Portugal
Stop for a delicious lunch at the Migaitas Restaurant where the intense flavors of the northern cuisine of Portugal combined with the Vinho Verde (Green Wine).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Guimaraes Castle, Rua Conde D. Henrique Paço dos Duques, Guimaraes 4810-245 Portugal
The oldest castle in Portugal was where the first king grew up and has a very important significance and a reference to the country’s independence.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Paco dos Duques de Braganca, Rua Conde Dom Henrique, Guimaraes 4800-412 Portugal
Then we will visit the Palace of the Dukes where we are dazzled by the luxuries of royalty from other times. A whole history of Portugal will be told by our local guides who have always followed the group.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Guimaraes, Guimaraes, Braga District, Northern Portugal
At the end of the day we invite our visitors to discover the romantic medieval city of the historic center of Guimarães. We will stroll through the narrow old streets of the city and possibility for some souvenir shopping.
Duration: 1 hour
