The North of Portugal is green, but it is also history, tradition and modernity. Minho is the river that borders the north of the country, but also the land of a wine that only has a green name and that remains in the memory of those who drink it.
To discover this region is to get involved in Guimarães - a World Heritage city since 2001 - with its symbolic castle and cradle of Portugal, it is to walk its streets and feel the history. It is visiting Braga with its Cathedral, feeling that the Romans also passed through there and being part of a modern city. It means going up to the Church of Bom Jesus and allowing yourself to be spiritually involved in its chapels and gardens.
Minho is to feel the landscape, the history, the culture, the tradition and the Portuguese being.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Moscatel at the Casa das Bananas
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Braga Cathedral
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Guimarães Castle
✔ Hydraulic lift (Bom Jesus)
✖ Gratuities
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Eurostars Aliados
2. Boeira Garden Hotel Porto Gaia, Curio Collection by Hilton Restaurant
3. Portfolio Guest House Premium
4. Eurostars Matosinhos
5. Sea Porto Hotel
6. Do Ribeirinho
7. Portofino Motel
8. Hotel Aliados
9. TRYP by Wyndham Porto Centro Hotel
10. Holiday Inn Express Porto City Centre, an IHG hotel
11. Tivoli Porto
12. Hotel Amadeos
13. Hotel Senhor de Matosinhos
14. Hotel Nave
15. Portofoz Hotel
16. Porto River Aparthotel
17. Hotel Porto Trindade
18. Cocorico - Hotel & Restaurant
19. Casual Inca Porto
20. Oporto Near Apartments
Additional Info: We collect customers at hotels, hostels, Airbnb in Porto and VN Gaia.
Itinerary
1
Guimaraes Castle
Considered one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal, this castle allows a journey to the beginning of nationality.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Igreja de Sao Miguel do Castelo
Church where, according to tradition, the first King of Portugal was baptized.
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Paco dos Duques de Braganca
Inspired by the Palacio de Perpignan, it served as the residence of the First Duke of Bragança (D. Afonso).
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Baroque design with gilded altars.
Duration: 5 minutes
5
Praca de S. Tiago
Picturesque square of Centro Historico,
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Largo da Misericordia
The name of the square derives from the Church of Misericordia (Sec XVI)
Duration: 10 minutes
7
Largo do Toural
Considered the main square of the city today, it was an extramural place where a cattle fair was held.
Duration: 10 minutes
8
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
Also known by the Collegiate Church, it has its origins in the 12th century.
Duration: 15 minutes
9
Padrao do Salado
Gothic monument built to perpetuate a military victory in the 14th century.
Duration: 5 minutes
10
Bom Jesus Funicular
One of Braga's icons has been inscribed on the UNESCO list as a World Heritage Site since 2019. Travel on the Hydraulic Lift included.
Duration: 45 minutes
11
Se de Braga
The Oldest Cathedral in Portugal full of history and curiosities.
Duration: 30 minutes
12
A tradition with a few decades that all inhabitants of Braga repeat at least once a year.
Hence the expression eat a banana and drink a "banano". Muscat and banana included.
Duration: 10 minutes
13
Jardim de Santa Barbara
Visit to the gardens of the former Episcopal Palace.
Duration: 15 minutes
14
Igreja de Santa Cruz
One of the most beautiful churches in Braga built in the 17th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
15
Praca da Republica
Main town square where you can feel the pulse of Braga.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
