Holiday information

- Holiday type
  
  Add-on
- To be combined with
  
  High Paths of Northern Portugal
- Nights
  
  2
- Accommodation
  
  Boutique hotel
- Meals
  
  Breakfast every day
- Price
  
  From £160pp
- Travel
  
  Includes transfer Santa Maria do Bouro to Braga
- Start
  
  Any day
- When you can travel
  - J
  - F
  - M
  - A
  - M
  - J
  - J
  - A
  - S
  - O
  - N
  - D
  The season for this holiday is:
  01 April 2022 - 31 July 2022
  20 August 2022 - 31 October 2022

Baroque Braga

One of the oldest Catholic cities in the world, Braga was founded over two thousand years ago in 296 BC and was named Bracara Augusta in honour of Augustus Caesar. Capital of the Roman province of Galicia and a close rival to Santiago de Compostela in terms of religious importance, Braga's cathedral is the oldest in Portugal, dating from the 12th century, while the World Heritage Site of Bom Jesus do Monte, whose roots date from the 14th century, is the largest and most dramatic sacred site in Europe, a holy mountain built to provide a place of pilgrimage akin to Jerusalem's Calvary.

Despite its sombre heritage, today Braga is a young, lively and cosmopolitan university city with an energetic vibe, where contemporary restaurants, tantalising shops and a buzzing nightlife sit comfortably alongside Baroque masterpieces, Roman ruins and enough churches to compete with Rome.

Day 7

Santa Maria do Bouro to Braga: 35mins by taxi

Santa Maria do Bouro to Braga: 35mins by taxi

The taxi journey to Braga is short, allowing plenty of time to explore the city when you arrive. Using our self-guided walking tour, take in the best of Braga's Baroque heritage: the cathedral dating back to 1089 but extensively renovated in the Baroque style in 1723; the 17th-century Church of Santa Cruz; the 18th-century town hall designed by André Soares; the impressive Arco da Porta Nova (New Gate); and the magnificent Palácio do Raio – a Baroque masterpiece. Be sure to take the time, too, to soak up the city's atmosphere and enjoy its gardens, fountains and cafés.
Day 8

Bom Jesus do Monte

Bom Jesus do Monte

Today, a short bus ride (pay locally) takes you to the renowned Bom Jesus do Monte, a religious complex and World Heritage Site set on the side of Mount Espinho with expansive views over Braga and the surrounding countryside. Developed over a period of 600 years, the site now comprises hotels, a boating lake, parkland, gardens, caves, and – of course – the basilica itself. This is set at the top of a series of wildly ornate, Baroque staircases featuring fountains, statues and chapels, all flanked by a funicular which moves visitors between the bottom and the top of the staircases, powered by water.

Accommodation

Your hotel is ideally located in the heart of Braga, alongside the Arco da Porta Nova.

Porta Nova Collection House

boutique hotel

This delightful hotel provides contemporary, chic design and comfort within a vintage setting. What rooms lack in size they make up for in style and location with the hotel perfectly placed for exploring the city and offering easy access to Braga’s impressive choice of restaurants. Rooms feature original window shutters, wooden floors, furnishings in soft, warm colours and views over the Arco. A self-service breakfast is served in the bijou hotel restaurant which also has an outdoor terrace popular in fine weather.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Facilities
- Bar
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Lift
- Wi-Fi

Bedrooms

included

Namoradeira room

Decorated in a contemporary style with great attention to detail, the ‘Namoradeira’ rooms are bright and airy and come with a choice of double or twin beds.
upgrade option

Room with balcony

Furnished in the same style as our included rooms and sharing all the same facilities – namely air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TVs and safety deposit boxes – these rooms also have a balcony.
upgrade option

Master suite

Choose a master suite for lovely views over Braga’s historic centre and for additional space – each of the suites has a separate bedroom and living room, as well as a balcony.

Prices

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Prices (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Add-on price

2 nights: 01 April 2022 - 31 July 2022 & 20 August 2022 - 31 October 2022

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Price	Single room
1 Apr - 29 Jul 2022	£160	£120
20 Aug - 29 Oct 2022	£160	£120
3rd & 4th person discount	-£30
Single traveller supplement	£30

£ per person based on 2 sharing. Includes accommodation, meals and travel to the hotel as described.

Prices may be different if you are not arranging your transfers for your main holiday through Inntravel or have your own car; please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades and additional nights

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Porta Nova Collection House, Braga
Balcony: 01 Apr - 31 Jul 2022	£8
Balcony: 20 Aug - 31 Oct 2022	£8
Master suite double with balcony (no twin): 01 Apr - 31 Jul 2022	£76
Master suite double with balcony (no twin): 20 Aug - 31 Oct 2022	£76

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Porta Nova Collection House, Braga (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Apr - 31 Jul 2022	£62	£120
20 Aug - 31 Oct 2022	£62	£120

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M Hughes, West Yorkshire

24 September 2021

Full marks to Inntravel for offering a holiday in this area which is little known and visited by overseas travellers. This is not a trip we could have devised on our own. The walking routes were delightful and well considered through contrasting terrain and on a wide variety of paths. All arrangements worked seemlessly and evening restaurant recommendations were excellent. We travelled in late September and enjoyed seeing carpets of autumn crocus and the early colours of autumn in mixed deciduous woodland. Our Braga extension was an excellent contrast - and recommended for those interested in understanding the historic and cultural influences on the area.

M Hughes, West Yorkshire

24 September 2021

Full marks to Inntravel for offering a holiday in this area which is little known and visited by overseas travellers. This is not a trip we could have devised on our own. The walking routes were delightful and well considered through contrasting terrain and on a wide variety of paths. All arrangements worked seemlessly and evening restaurant recommendations were excellent. We travelled in late September and enjoyed seeing carpets of autumn crocus and the early colours of autumn in mixed deciduous woodland. Our Braga extension was an excellent contrast - and recommended for those interested in understanding the historic and cultural influences on the area.

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