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Portugal's Cradle
Minho is the greenest Portuguese region with rich vineyards dotted with sleepy little villages. The catholic religion is deeply rooted in the traditions, as we can find an endless number of monasteries, churches and chapels. Minho’s artistic heritage includes Roman ruins, medieval walled towns and venerable castles, rustic churches and sumptuous cathedrals.
Take a walk among the streets of the historical centre of Guimarães, the cradle of the Portuguese nation, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. It’s also marvellous to watch the stateliness of the Sé de Braga or the Bom Jesus’s staircase, the path usually taken by pilgrims. On the second day (optional), we visit Viana do Castelo, which is one of the most emblematic places of Northern Portugal. King Afonso III of Portugal founded the town in 1253 in the name of Viana. In the 16th century its port gained great importance as the one of the main ports from which Portuguese explorers set sail due to the discoveries. The most remarkable buildings in the town are from this era. Its traditional folklore is among the richest in the country. After a regional lunch, we visit Ponte de Lima, one of the oldest towns in Portugal, it was historically significant as a Roman settlement in the road from Braga to Compostela and Lugo, and the first place in Portugal getting a municipal chart.
Day 1: Guimarães - Braga
Guimarães’s castle and Paço dos Duques.
Guimarães Historical centre (World Heritage).
Lunch at regional restaurant.
Bom Jesus do Monte.
Braga Historical Centre.
Day 2: Viana do Castelo – Ponte de Lima
Viana do Castelo Historical centre and Basílica de Stª Luzia.
Lunch at Quinta Vinho Verde Route. Wine tasting.
Ponte de Lima Historical Centre.
Accommodation: Solares de Portugal
Price per person: From 250€
OBS:
Price includes transport, official Guide, lunches, entrance in the visited monuments and personal accidents insurance. Dinners are optional.
Price also includes accommodation with breakfast for the 2 days program.
Guided visits in English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, German or Italian.
Our programs can be adjusted according to customer’s dates and other requirements.
Take a walk among the streets of the historical centre of Guimarães, the cradle of the Portuguese nation, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. It’s also marvellous to watch the stateliness of the Sé de Braga or the Bom Jesus’s staircase, the path usually taken by pilgrims. On the second day (optional), we visit Viana do Castelo, which is one of the most emblematic places of Northern Portugal. King Afonso III of Portugal founded the town in 1253 in the name of Viana. In the 16th century its port gained great importance as the one of the main ports from which Portuguese explorers set sail due to the discoveries. The most remarkable buildings in the town are from this era. Its traditional folklore is among the richest in the country. After a regional lunch, we visit Ponte de Lima, one of the oldest towns in Portugal, it was historically significant as a Roman settlement in the road from Braga to Compostela and Lugo, and the first place in Portugal getting a municipal chart.
Day 1: Guimarães - Braga
Guimarães’s castle and Paço dos Duques.
Guimarães Historical centre (World Heritage).
Lunch at regional restaurant.
Bom Jesus do Monte.
Braga Historical Centre.
Day 2: Viana do Castelo – Ponte de Lima
Viana do Castelo Historical centre and Basílica de Stª Luzia.
Lunch at Quinta Vinho Verde Route. Wine tasting.
Ponte de Lima Historical Centre.
Accommodation: Solares de Portugal
Price per person: From 250€
OBS:
Price includes transport, official Guide, lunches, entrance in the visited monuments and personal accidents insurance. Dinners are optional.
Price also includes accommodation with breakfast for the 2 days program.
Guided visits in English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, German or Italian.
Our programs can be adjusted according to customer’s dates and other requirements.