Port
Leixoes (Porto), Portugal
Activity Level
Strenuous
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$109.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 4 hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Depart the pier by motorcoach for the one-hour journey to Guimaraes -- cradle of the Portuguese nation. The original capital of Portugal, Guimaraes offers a wealth of magnificent buildings and history to discover.
You will see the medieval castle and visit the 15th-century Palace of the Dukes of Braganca. The latter houses a museum and art gallery with portraits, tapestries, fine furniture and porcelain.
A walking tour through the Old Town reveals quiet corners and narrow streets, a former manor house situated in the square, and a 10th-century church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Free time is allowed for you to browse in the local shops for treasures or relax in the square.
Notes:
Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations.