Oporto is one of the last undiscovered European metropolises, but that is about to change. It is an ancient port steeped in history and tradition. It is a highly atmospheric place that has become known for its monuments by renowned architects - Gustave Eiffel's Dona Maria Bridge, Nicolau Nasoni's Clerigos Tower, Rem Koolhaas' Casa da Musica, or Siza Vieira's Serralves Museum, but just when you think you don't know much about this city, think again.
Meet your private chauffeur outside customs. Private transfer from Porto Airport to Porto Hotel.
Meet your private chauffeur and expert guide at the lobby. During the morning enjoy a private guided tour to Porto historical centre. Leisured walk at Ribeira Square, private visit to Stock Exchange, St. Francisco Church and Lello Library. Lunch at a restaurant facing the sea. During the afternoon enjoy a 3 hours bike tour through the gardens of Porto (City Park - Setralves Garden - Pasteleira Park - River Side - Sea Front) – easy itinerary. Drop-off at hotel.
Drive direction to Coimbra, one of Portugal's oldest cities (it already was an important municipality in Roman times) and the home to one of the world's first universities. En-route stop at Aveiro, an attractive city on the southeastern edge of a scenic lagoon. It is crossed by three canals spanned by low-arched bridges, and is divided into two parts by the Central Canal. The canal itself is lined with fine Art Nouveau buildings and beautifully painted gondola-like boats known as "moliceiros". These were once mainly used to collect seaweed, but now transport tourists down the canal. Drive continues direction to Coimbra. Upon arrival, enjoy a private guided tour to Coimbra historical centre, with visit to the oldest University in Europe, and its imposing library.
Drive direction to Guimarães, 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. Upon arrival, enjoy a private guided tour with private visit to Bragança Dukes Palace and Guimarães Castle. Walking tour to Largo do Toural and Largo das Oliveiras. Lunch at a local restaurant inserted into a charming Pousada. After lunch, drive towards Braga, the country's religious capital since the 11th century and one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal, with a number of impressive Baroque monuments, including one of the country's best-known sights, the Bom Jesus Sanctuary. Upon arrival, enjoy a private guided tour to historical centre with visit to Braga Cathedral, the oldest archdiocese in Portugal. Follows a walking tour to Bom Jesus de Braga, a notable example of pilgrimage sanctuary with a monumental, Baroque stairway that climbs 116 meters (381 feet).
Meet your private chauffeur at the lobby. Private transfer from Porto Hotel to Porto Airport.
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