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About the Minho Region
A distinctive coastline with countless unspoiled beaches, evergreen mountains, great history, imposing manor houses and patrician estates, well-preserved monuments and masterpieces of contemporary architecture, joyful country festivals, a variety of colorful handicrafts and the unique Vinho Verde, Portugal’s northwest province has it all. All the major cities in this beautiful region, proud guardians of the nation’s origins, are less than an hour’s drive from Porto.
Climate
April Air Temperature in ºC
Max: 18
Min: 10
Hours of Sunshine: 7
Programme of events
DAY 1
· Arrival at Porto International Airport. Meet & greet at the airport by an official guide.
· You can admire the historic buildings of Guimarães, the city that was the birthplace of Portugal and is now classified by UNESCO as World Heritage. Visit the castle and walk down the mediaeval streets to the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança.
· Lunch in a local restaurant
· Then on to Braga, visit the country’s oldest cathedral and the Santuário do Bom Jesus.
· Overnight and dinner at Pousada Santa Marinha do Bouro
DAY2
· Breakfast at the Pousada and check out.
· This day will be dedicated to the discovery of the Minho Gastronomy and the famous Green wine. We therefore invite you to a Cooking Workshop named: Cooking with “Vinho Verde”!!!
Casa de Juste is a Manor House that dates back from the XIV century and has remained in the same family since then. It is one of the few architectural examples that have survived in the region. The baroque chapel with “Manueline” style window is a unique example of that period. On arrival to the beautiful XIV century Manor House where the activity will take place the participants will be welcomed by the property’s owner and visit the facilities. After the visit, set to work! All participants get an apron, a cook hat and the cooking lesson begins: a starter, a soup, a main dish and a desert. When everything is prepared the participants will pass to the dinning room (or the gardens if the weather allows) and relish themselves with the meal they have prepared accompanied by “Verde” and Rosé wines.
· After this magnificent afternoon we will make our way to Hotel Casa da Calçada
· Check in, overnight and dinner at Hotel Casa da Calçada
DAY 3
· Breakfast at the Casa da Calçada and morning at leisure for personal activities
· Check out.
· Transfer to Oporto.
Price
Price per person in Double Room € 556.00 per person
Single Supplement € 108.00 per person
Hotels
POUSADA SANTA MARINHA DO BOURO
Near the historical centre of Guimarães, set on a hill overlooking the city, we find the majestic Pousada de Guimarães - Santa Marinha, the XII Century Augustin Monastery, which after being rebuilt and restored, received the National Architectural Prize in 1985. Penha Park, the gardens and the interior corners with granite fountains, the rich Portuguese glazed tiles, the cloisters, the balconies and terraces over the city will, together with the magnificent cuisine and wines, make you wish to stay for a very long time.
CASA DA CALÇADA ****
Ideally located in the historical centre of Amarante, the Casa da Calçada - Relais & Châteaux is an impressive manor-house featuring 30 individually-decorated rooms, including three executive suites and a presidential suite, each with air-conditioning, direct-dial telephone, cable TV, mini-bar and hair-drier. Facilities include a bar, outdoor swimming pool and the up market Largo do Paço restaurant.
Casa da Calcada
Largo do Paço, 6
4600-017 Amarante, Porto - Portugal
Tel: (+351) 255 410 830
Fax: (+351) 255 426 670
If you wish to book this tour please contact the DMC directly.
Ms Carla Ribeiro – Vega DMC –
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