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Braga and Guimarães Door to Door, with the Santa Bárbara Garden
Two historic cities in one day, in a small group, with the collection made at your accommodation in central Porto rather than at a meeting point.
Braga comes first, a city built on religion: the oldest cathedral in Portugal, and the Bom Jesus sanctuary above the city, UNESCO listed, Baroque, with the view that comes with the altitude. The walk through the historic centre includes the Santa Bárbara Garden, which most day trips drive past. Then a traditional lunch of the region.
Guimarães is the afternoon, and it is where Portugal started. The 10th-century castle, the Palace of the Bragança Dukes and the church of São Miguel. The walk covers Martins Sarmento square, the City Hall and the Senhora da Oliveira church, in a medieval centre that is a UNESCO World Heritage site in its own right.
What's included
- Entrance to Guimarães Castle
- Transportation on a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with maximum capacity of 8 participants
- Entrance to Bom Jesus Sanctuary
- Walking Tour in Guimarães: UNESCO World Heritage since 2001
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- Professional tour guide specialized on the destination
- Entrance to Sé/Cathedral of Braga: the oldest in Portugal
- Hotel pick up and drop off service
Itinerary
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Porto
Collection from your accommodation in central Porto, and then the drive up to Braga.
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Bom Jesus Do Monte
A guided visit to the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, for the architecture and the view. Free time afterwards to walk the grounds at your own pace.
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Take a guided tour through Braga's Historical Centre
A guided walk through the historic centre of Braga and the heritage of a very old city. The walk includes the Cathedral, one of the oldest in Portugal, with its history and its architecture explained on the spot.
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Braga
Free time in Braga to walk it yourself or eat something: the old streets, the shops, whatever you find.
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Guimaraes
Then out of Braga and on to Guimarães.
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Centro Historico de Guimaraes
A guided walk through the historic centre of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its medieval monuments, which have survived largely intact. Free time afterwards to keep looking or to sit down.
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Guimaraes Castle
A guided visit to Guimarães Castle, the symbol of where Portugal came from. The medieval architecture, what the place meant to the founding of the country, and the view from the walls.
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Porto
Departure from Guimarães back to Porto.
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Lunch service and other food and beverages unless specified
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Up to 8 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en, es.
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