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Gerês Park Tour small group, Culture, Nature, Waterfalls, Viewpoints & Lunch

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10 hours (approx.)
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Overview

The Gerês Park Full-Day Tour includes the visit to Braga and Tibães Monastery, followed by a wonderful regional lunch at Covide in Gerês National Park. In the afternoon we will proceed exploring the natural wonders of Gerês, the most beautiful section of the roman road Via Nova XVIII at Mata da Albergaria, Pedra Bela viewpoint and Arado waterfall. Before returning to Porto we will stop at Caldas do Gerês village and taste local sweets.

Highlights: 
• Full-day Gerês tour from Porto with an expert guide
• Visit to the city of Braga with tasting of local sweets
• Visit to Tibães Monastery
• Regional lunch at Covide
• Visit to Gerês national park, with stop at Caldas do Gerês village

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Exploring the natural wonders of Gerês
  • Visit to Tibães Monastery
  • Gratuities
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Braga

From your hotel in Porto, you’re picked up in the morning for the drive to Braga. We will stop at the city of Braga to visit the city center. The Braga Diocese is the oldest in Portugal and, in the Middle Ages, the city even competed with Santiago de Compostela in power and importance. You will have the opportunity to taste some delicious sweets at a well known cake-shop.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mosteiro de Sao Martinho de Tibaes

After Braga city center we will proceed to visit Tibães Monastery. Founded by Saint Martin of Dume in the 6th century it became the Portuguese and Brazilian headquarters of the Order of Saint Benedict em 1567. The current building, one of the most grandiose in the country, was built In the 17th century.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Geres

We will stop for lunch in Covide already at Gerês National Park. The lunch includes several tasting starters (pataniscas de bacalhau, chouriço assado and local cheese), loin of veal with a special rice with red beans and a Crème Brulée dessert. White or red Vinho Verde or Douro wines are served.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro da Pedra Bela

In the afternoon the tour continues through Gerês, starting at Mata da Albergaria along one of the most beautiful sections of the Via Nova XVIII, a roman road built at the end of 1st century AC that connected two important iberian cities: “Bracara Augusta”, present city of Braga, and “Asturica Augusta”, present city of Astorga, in a distance of 215 miles (~318kms). Then, we will descend from the Spanish border of Portela do Homem to the village of Caldas do Gerês for a short stop. We will proceed to Pedra Bela a view not to be missed at the most beautiful and sought-after viewpoint of Peneda-Gerês National Park. From this viewpoint, located in a mount, one can observe the whole of Caniçada reservoir, a part of Gerês valley, as well as the mountains all the way up to Portela de Leonte.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cascata do Arado

In Gerês the mountainous terrain is cut across by rapidly flowing rivers and streams, including many waterfalls. In the surroundings of Ermida village we will visit the Arado Waterfalls. They can be reached by the road and a staircase that leads to the lake rising above the waterfalls. Your Gerês Park full-day tour ends with return transport to your Porto hotel.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children ages 3 years and under are free, but their seats are subject to availability
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gerês Park Tour small group, Culture, Nature, Waterfalls, Viewpoints & Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Exploring the natural wonders of Gerês
  • Visit to Tibães Monastery
  • Visit to Braga city center
  • Visit to Caldas do Gerês village
  • Regional Lunch at Covide-Gerês
  • Tasting of local sweets in Braga
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children ages 3 years and under are free, but their seats are subject to availability
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

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