15 days in Northern Portugal Itinerary

Bragança is a city and municipality in north-eastern Portugal, capital of the district of Bragança, in the Alto Trás-os-Montes subregion of Portugal. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): admire the masterpieces at Centro de Arte Contemporanea Graca Morais, explore the world behind art at Galeria George Dussaud, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Santa Maria, step into the grandiose world of Castle of Braganza, then examine the collection at Museu Iberico da Mascara e do Traje, and finally look for gifts at Mercearia da Se.

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Prague, Czech Republic to Braganca is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is minus 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Pinhao.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at The Douro Valley, don't miss a visit to Pinhao Railway Station, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally learn about winemaking at Quinta do Bomfim.

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Traveling by car from Braganca to Pinhao takes 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Viseu.

Viseu is a city and municipality in the Centro Region of Portugal and the capital of the district of the same name, with a population of 99,274 inhabitants, and center of the Viseu Dão Lafões intermunipical community, with 267,633 inhabitants.Settled during the period of the early Iberian castro culture, the territory of Viseu was populated by a series of cultures, that include the Romans, Suebs, Visigoths and Moors. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Se Catedral de Viseu and Museu Grao Vasco. Change things up with these side-trips from Viseu: Lamego (Quinta da Pacheca, Santuario Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, &more) and Peso Da Regua (Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura, Ponte Pedonal Metalica de Peso da Regua, &more). There's more to do: browse the different shops at Palacio do Gelo and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Third of San Francisco.

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Drive from Pinhao to Viseu in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel to Terras de Bouro.

Terras de Bouro is a municipality in the district of Braga in Portugal with a total area of 277.5 km² and a total population of 7,955 inhabitants.The present Mayor is António Ferreira Afonso, elected by the Social Democratic Party. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Cabril Eco Rural and then explore the historical opulence of Castelo Montalegre. Keep things going the next day: head outdoors with Trilho Da Geira, then admire the sheer force of Pincaes Cascate, and then test the waters at Termas de Caldelas.

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Traveling by car from Viseu to Terras de Bouro takes 2.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Terras de Bouro are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Viana do Castelo.

On the 9th (Wed), trek along North Discovery Adventure Tours, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santuario de Santa Luzia, and then admire the natural beauty at Parque Temático do Arnado. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Museu do Brinquedo Portugues, then snap pictures at Ponte Romana, then steep yourself in history at Fortaleza de Valenca, and finally make a trip to Palacio da Brejoeira.

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You can drive from Terras de Bouro to Viana do Castelo in 1.5 hours. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in December, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

We've included these beaches for you: Praia da Costa Nova and Praia da Vagueira. Step off the beaten path and head to River Rafting & Tubing and Capela das Almas. Go for a jaunt from Porto to Aveiro to see Ria de Aveiro about 1 hour away. The adventure continues: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, make a trip to Liberdade Square, snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I, and learn about winemaking at Graham's Port Lodge.

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Traveling by car from Viana do Castelo to Porto takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Viana do Castelo to Porto due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in December, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.