We'll leave by coach from Porto for Guimarães. With our guide, we'll begin the tour of this university town on foot to discover its historical treasures. We'll get the chance to discover the Nossa Senhora de Oliveira Church (outdoors), the most important religious building in the city. The medieval heart of Guimarães is a labyrinth of lanes and picturesque plazas framed by 14th-century buildings. We'll continue on to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, a medieval estate and former residence of the first Dukes of Braganza with striking architecture. The palace is closed on May 1 and Easter Day.
At the end of our visit, we'll return on board in Porto.
PLEASE NOTE
- Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Guimaraes
We'll leave by coach from Porto for Guimarães. With our guide, we'll begin the tour of this university town on foot to discover its historical treasures. We'll get the chance to discover the Nossa Senhora de Oliveira Church (outdoors), the most important religious building in the city. The medieval heart of Guimarães is a labyrinth of lanes and picturesque plazas framed by 14th-century buildings. We'll continue on to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, a medieval estate and former residence of the first Dukes of Braganza with striking architecture. The palace is closed on May 1 and Easter Day.
At the end of our visit, we'll return on board in Porto.
PLEASE NOTE
- Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain)
PORTO - REGUA - VEGA DE TERRON - BARCA D'ALVA - FERRADOSA - PINHAO - PORTO
Portugal and Spain will unveil their treasures along a unique cruise over the Douro. Discover Porto, a city full of charm where its heritage is perfectly combined with the modern, cosmopolitan and intimate at the same time. You will visit the charming city of Lamego where breath-taking landscapes of green hills offer an interesting change of scenery. You will also discover Guimarães and its fascinating stories that are reflected in the many monuments and historic buildings surrounding the town.
Discover Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley
LISBON - PORTO - REGUA - PINHAO - PORTO ANTIGO - PORTO - Guimarães - PORTO
Lisbon is a city of incomparable beauty, marked by a rich history and a great culture. Pastel houses, blue waters and trams that evoke San Francisco will captivate you. The Portuguese capital is a city that has crossed history with brilliance, perfect combination of a rich past that gives it its charm and attractive modernity. You will enjoy 3 days in Lisbon before joining the POB_AIPP cruise in the heart of Portugal.
Porto and the Douro Valley
PORTO - REGUA - PORTO ANTIGO - PORTO - Guimarães - PORTO
Cruise in the heart of Portugal and the Douro Valley. You'll have the chance to explore Lamego, city rich in heritage and tradition, or Guimarães considered the beating heart of Portugal. You will also be amazed by the striking history of the tram museum in Porto or the wine cellars along Vila Nova de Gaia.
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