Minho Full Day Tour from Porto

This exciting journey on a comfortable air-conditioned minivan starts after your guide collects you from your hotel and drives to Braga, the Capital of the Minho. On your way to Braga, take a look to at the lush and green landscape of mountains, valleys and rivers. Braga is a profound religious city and this journey will get you in touch with the well-known, Triangle of Faith: The Cathedral, The Sanctuaries of Sameiro and Bom Jesus. After you will reach the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, a religious place but also a perfect spot to appreciate the landscape of Braga’s city and the magical details of the building. Here, nature is privileged and protected with affection! Your guide will show you the magnificence of Braga’s Cathedral, a monument that combines the Romanesque, Manueline and Baroque styles. The oldest Cathedral of Portugal and the birthplace of Braga city. Time to take a break at Braga’s city centre and enjoy an amazing traditional lunch that is included on this tour. After lunch, the guide will drive you to Guimarães, historical city, the birthplace of the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques. On your way to the Guimarães historical city centre, the guide will describe some of the most important buildings, such as The Palace of the Bragança Dukes. Discover this UNESCO Heritage site, Guimarães, an authentic example of the evolution of a medieval city through history and time You will return safely to Porto and the guide will drop you off at your hotel.