Day Trips in Northern Portugal

Spend the day exploring two important northern Portugal cities, Braga and Guimaraes, and learning about their significance to Portuguese history. Discover Braga's religious sites"”the Cathedral, and the Bom Jesus and Sameiro Sanctuaries"”before heading to the medieval city of Guimaraes. Walk around this UNESCO-listed ton and learn about its history as you pass important landmarks such as the Guimaraes Castle.

Cruise the romantic waterways of Aveiro on this half-day tour from Porto. After a convenient pickup from your central Porto hotel, journey to Aveiro, where you'll glide through its scenic canals in a traditional "moliceiro" boat and see how it earned the name "Venice of Portugal." Admire the colorful tiled facades on the local Costa Nova buildings and learn about how this postcard-perfect village came to be from your guide. You'll even get to try the "soft eggs," a local dessert.

Visit the historical city of Guimaraes on a 4-hour small-group tour from Porto, ideal for lovers of ancient history. Travel in a small group limited to eight people and visit hihglights such as the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Guimaraes Castle (Castelo de Guimaraes), the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, and the city's historical center. Choose between morning or afternoon departure, and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off.