Accompanying Programme

September 4th, 2000

Porto, World Heritage (Half day) 14:00h / 17:30h

Admire the beautiful landscape of our city from Serra do Pilar. The view is wonderful. Crossing Luis I bridge, built by a student of Eiffel we will find the Fernandinas Walls. Go down the Barredo stairs and find the river. You are at Ribeira. Enjoy the colourful market, the Bacalhoeiros wall. Going up the Infante street we will find the Stock Exchange Palace with its magnificent Arabian room. Passing through Mousinho da Silveira street we will find St.Bento Station. After visiting the heart of Porto and some of the most commercial streets of our city, a stop at Majestic Cafe to have an afternoon tea. We will finish the visit in one of the many Port Wine Cellars. Opportunity to taste the wonderful Port Wine. Return to the hotel.

September 5th, 2000

Return to the Past 09:00h / 13:00h

Departure from Porto heading to Guimarães, known as "the Cradle of the Portuguese Nationality". Visit of the historical centre including the Castle and "Paço dos Duques". Departure to Braga, religious city. Lunch in Populo restaurant.