Minho is like a small country itself. Its history and traditions, together with an unique architecture and cuisine, makes it one of the most special places in Portugal. Guimarães, know as the cradle of Portugal, and Braga, the city of the Archbishops, are the two most important cities in the region, and both worth a visit.

The tour starts at 09:00 AM, when our private driver-guide will pick you up at your accommodation. You'll be driven out of town, into the region of Minho, in the North of Portugal. As soon as you leave Porto, you'll imediately see a different landscape, with mountains filled with trees, vineyards and small farming fields, that will dazzle you.

Our first stop will be in Guimarães, the city known to be the Cradle of Portugal. Here you'll learn all about a man, called Afonso Henriques, who became the first King of Portugal. If you like history, this place is a must!

We'll start by visiting Guimarães Castle, a medieval fortification, located on the top of a hill, from where you can enjoy the most spectacular view.
Afterwards, we'll pass by the ancient S. Miguel Church, from the 12th century, and the Braganza Ducal Palace.

As we go walking down the hill, you'll come across ancient houses, narrow streets and former convents, giving to the city center a medieval vibe and one of the reasons why Guimarães was considered World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We'll pass by Santa Maria Street, Saint Claire's Church, Santiago Square and Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Church.
After exploring the city center, it's time for a typical Portuguese lunch in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon we'll go on with our adventure and visit Braga,  one of the most important religious places in the country. In Braga you'll find dozens of catholic churches but we have selected the most important and beautiful. We'll start with Bom Jesus Shrine, a pilgrimage site with an unique Neoclassical Basilica, surrounded by a romantic park. This is one of the most recent World Heritage Sites, classified in 2019. Here we'll give you some free time to explore the astonishing gardens and admire the view over the city.

Before returning to Porto, we'll stop at the Cathedral of Braga, for a short visit. This is a landmark for the Portuguese catholics, since its considered the oldest one in the country. It's an imposing building where three architectonic styles combine: Romanesque, Manueline and Baroque.

Afterwards, we'll return to Porto and drop you off in your accommodation.