Guimaraes, The Perfect Trio: History, Food and Wine Tour

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About this activity

Guimaraes, The Perfect Trio: History, Food and Wine Tour is the ultimate tour for an authentic journey through the sights, histories and people of the town birthplace of Portugal. What's best than adding true portuguese delicious gastronomy and a combination of wine and Port wine tasting selections, enjoying the best of what Portugal has to offer.

A perfectly located 4 star hotel, with all the comfort of being recent, promises you the safe haven for the 2 nights this tour offers.

A like minded local guide will walk you through this amazing city and lead you on this journey.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Portugal Travel Center

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transfers from and to Porto.
Included: A local guide will join you on the visits as published
Included: 2 Nights in a 4 Star Hotel conveniently situated centrally, Breakfast is included.
Included: Lunch
Included: Full day tour on the second day with Lunch, wine tasting and entrances to the Castle and Palace
Included: Dinner

Itinerary

Day 1 · Feel the city where Portugal was born

Guimaraes

4 hours

Transfer from Porto airport (or Porto city) to your hotel in Guimarães. Arrival to the hotel, with check-in after 15h. 4 star Hotel is centrally located for your confort and has breakfast included. Guimarães historic town centre is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, in recognition for being an "exceptionally well-preserved and authentic example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town" in Europe. Once the capital of the County of Portugal. Gourmand Dinner in a traditional restaurant.

4 star boutique hotel

Day 2 · Making the memories

Guimaraes Castle

6 hours Admission included

At 11:00 your tour guide will pick you up from the hotel to start the journey through the best of what food and wine Portugal has to offer. A quick drive to one of the Quintas where Vino Verde is produced - a delicious white wine exclusive of this area in Europe. Wine tasting included. Return to Guimaraes with stop on the top views of the city, Penha hill for the best overview of the city and surroundings. Lunch Time in one of the best gourmand restaurants of the city. Entrance to the castle and Palace of Duques de Braganca are included. Your local guide will leave you on main square for you to relax for the rest of day. Accommodation in the 4 star hotel.