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Guimarães and Braga Tour

Guimarães and Braga Tour

From €350 per person

Guimarães e Braga: The charm of the Minho Region

The Minho region is an old Portuguese province located in the North of Portugal. It is known for its green landscapes and big coastal zone with beautiful beaches. This private tour allows you to visit this magnificent region and two of the oldest Portuguese cities: Guimarães and Braga.

This is a unique experience that will take you to discover these beautiful cities, their historical importance, and how they combine secular traditions with a young and cosmopolitan lifestyle with perfect harmony.

We suggest Guimarães as our first stop. It is considered the birthplace of Portugal because Afonso Henriques, who went on to be the first king of Portugal, was born here. this city is a UNESCO site and has a harmonious and well-preserved heritage, that is evident in the graceful iron verandas, granite balconies, porticos, mansions, arches connecting the narrow streets, paving slabs smoothed by time, towers, and cloisters. For a moment you might imagine yourself in a medieval setting.

Then we will proceed to Braga, Portugal’s third-largest 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 of the emperor Cesar Augusto.

The long history of Braga is visible in its monuments and churches, the Cathedral the most imposing and displaying several different styles, from Roman to baroque, also being proud of the splendid houses, particularly the XVIII century ones.

Today it is an elegant, cosmopolitan, and multicolor city, with a very young population and extended cultural activities. But the constant chiming of bells is a reminder of Braga´s devotion to the spiritual world.

We will visit churches, shrines, castles, and streets with history, and feel the unique atmosphere of these cities.

  • Destination
  • Departure Time
    08:30 am - Pick up at your accommodation
  • Return Time
    Approximately 6:30 pm.
  • Dress Code
    Casual. Comfortable clothing and shoes, hat and warm jacket in Winter.
  • Included
    Professional Driver/guide
    Visit to Guimarães and Braga Historic Centre
    Guimarães Castle
    Palace of Dukes of Bragança
    The Arch of Braga´s Door
    Braga Cathedral
    Bom Jesus do Monte Santuary
    Taste of local pastry
  • Not Included
    Flight to/from Portugal
    Personal expenses
    Other expenses (entrances) not mentioned
1

Visit two of Northern Portugal’s historic cities;

2

Admire the natural landscapes of Minho Region;

3

Explore the castle of Guimarães, the famous birthplace of Portugal;

4

Discover the city of Braga, its city hall, old streets and the incredible Sanctuary of Bom Jesus

Location

A unique experience that will take you to discover Guimarães and Braga, their historical importance and how they combine secular traditions with a young and cosmopolitan lifestyle with perfect harmony.

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