BOM JESUS DE BRAGA - BRAGA CITY CENTER - SÉ DE BRAGA - GUIMARÃES CABLE CAR - GUIMARÃES CASTLE - PAÇO DOS DUQUES - GUIMARÃES CITY CENTER
Braga and Guimarães are two historical cities of Portugal's rich heritage. Explore Braga's known as the "Rome of Portugal" for its rich religious heritage and picturesque streets, then wander through Guimarães' medieval center, known as the "Birthplace of Portugal" for its significant role in the country's foundation.
Hotel, Air BnB, Oporto Airport, Bus/Train Station, Boat Terminal
- Departure from your accommodation in a PRIVATE CAR. We will drive in the highway for about 1 hour where I will share information about Portugal history and current country situation.
We will arrive in sanctuary BOM JESUS DE BRAGA, famous for its 573 stairs with beautiful gardens and sculptures. Here we will have enough time to explore the sight including the church.
Then we will drive around 5 minutes to BRAGA CITY CENTER to explore its architecture and visit SÉ DE BRAGA, one of the oldest cathedrals in Portugal.
We will then drive to Guimarães for around 20 minutes to have lunch.
In Guimarães, the birth town of Portugal, we will visit the famous MEDIVAL CASTLE built in X Century, year 958 and explore the relaxing surroundings.
Then we will visit PAÇO DOS DUQUES DE BRAGANÇA and its amazing history.
In GUIMARÃES CITY CENTER we will explore those lovely narrow stone streets, unique art craft local shops and inspiring atmosphere.
Drive back to your accommodation or other convenient place for you in Porto.
- Experienced Tour guide in English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Type of car: Mercedes Class E Station
- All transportation from and to your accommodation in a private car.
- Parking fees
- Toll fee
- Gasoline fee
- All entrance fees planned in the tour: Ride the Old Tram in Bom Jesus de Braga and entrance in the Church of Braga.
- Change of plans... during the tour, we can change a bit the plan, so we can do things at your own rhythm! Most important is for you to enjoy your time!
- You can choose to have some free time for lunch (I will give you some different options of restaurants) or you can choose to include lunch with drinks in the tour for an extra cost of 25€/pax.
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks,...), and personal insurance.
* This tour involves a little bit of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.