OPTION 1 OPORTO PANORAMIC INCLUDING VISIT TO THE PORTO WINE CELLARS (Half day ) Around 14.00h, departure to the Minho University destination Porto for a panoramic visit, which will provide a global idea of Porto, pointing out the difference between the historical centre and the modern part of the town. This tour will pass by the most important Monuments in the town, as the Palácio de Cristal, Torre dos Clérigos, Palácio da Bolsa, and the Igreja of S. Francisco giving a Panoramic of the Historical Centre of Porto, with a stop at the Ribeira quay and free time to enjoy the typical streets of this area of the city. After this short stop, the tour will proceed for a visit to the Porto Wine Cellars where you can have a taste of this wine. Return to Braga. Arrival to the official Hotels, end of our services. Minimum 20 persons per bus 40,00 Visit to the Porto Wine Cellars
OPTION 2 VISIT TO GUIMARÃES (half-day) Around 14.00h, departure to the Minho University, towards Guimarães. As the first capital of Portugal and birthplace of the nation's first king, Guimarães is one of the country's most historic cities, and its World Heritage medieval streets with well-preserved monuments make it one of the most attractive places to visit in Portugal. Guimarães is the European Capital of Culture 2012. This tour includes a visit to the Paço dos Duques near the Guimarães Castle and guided walking tour through the Historical Centre down the medieval street of Santa Maria famous for the modest old houses with wooden balconies. Time to admire the Igreja de N. Senhora da Oliveira of pre- Romanic origin, within an harmonious urban setting. Return to the town of Braga, end of the Tour. 30,00 Minimum 20 persons per bus Visit to Castle and old city
OPTION 3 VISIT TO PONTE DE LIMA AND VIANA DO CASTELO (Half Day) Around 14.00h, departure to the Minho University, for a visit to the oldest village of Portugal (Ponte de Lima) and the town of Viana do Castelo. The first stop will be at Ponte de Lima, land full of history, of art and natural beauty, of rusticity and important buildings with an cultural-historical itinerary and famous for its Manors. Walking visit to the Historical Centre of the town. Free time for personal activities. The tour will proceed direction Viana do Castelo, founded in 1258 by D. Afonso III, and known by its embroideries, jewels and folklore. Visiting the town is knowing a life museum of history. Visit to Monte de Santa Luzia. Free time to visit the church and to enjoy the magnificent view that we can have from this place. Walking visit to the historical centre of the town. Return to Braga, end of the Tour. Minimum 20 persons per bus 35,00
OPTION 4 DOURO TOUR WITH A VISIT TO AN WINE ESTATE (Half Day) Around 14.00h, departure to Minho University, for a visit to the centre of the world known Douro Valley where we will have a visit and wine tasting in an estate among the several wine production estates existing in the region. The tour will continue along the Douro Valley - direction Braga we will have an unique scenery with magnificent landscapes and terraces in the winegrowing Douro that will give us the opportunity of seeing with more detail these unique landscapes of the world. Arrival to the Hotels at Braga. End of the Tour. Minimum of 25 persons per bus 50,00 Visit to a Wine Production Estate
OPTION 5 TOUR TO GERÊS (Half - Day) Around 14.00h, departure to Minho University, for a visit to the National Parc of Peneda Gerês. The first stop,will be at Caldas and Termas do Gerês where there will be the opportunity to buy typical souvenirs from that region. After this stop we will make a circuit for more or less two hours. This circuit will show some of the most emblematic spots of the park showing us the emotions and charm that this National Park has to offer. At the end of the circuit return to Braga. Arrival to the Hotels, end of the Tour. Minimum 25 persons per bus 50,00