Duration
4h (Half-day)
Description
Guimarães is where Portugal was born and holder of a historical center declared as World Heritage by Unesco.
Details
Departure from the hotel at 09h00, towards one of the historical places with most importance in the history of Portugal - Guimarães.
It’s beautiful city center is declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
Visit the majestic XII century castle and the grand Ducal Palace. On the outskirts of the city happened the São Mamede war - on the 24th of June of 1128 - originating the Portuguese County. The County was administrated by D. Afonso Henriques, the 1st king of Portugal thus considering the city, the crib of the Nation.
Descend the historical street of Santa Maria until the very heart of the old part of town, Largo da Oliveira.
Free time and return to the hotel.
Other Informations
Languages available: Portuguese, English, French and Spanish.
Includes: Guide.
Not included: Lunch, entrance in the Ducal Palace, entrance in the XII century Castle in Guimarães and personal expenses.