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The way of Soult

The way of Soult

275€

per person

Come with us to get to know the ways that Marshal Soult walked during the 2nd French invasion of Portugal. Discover the places where the most decisive battles took place. The marks that remain in our memories and in the buildings of cities like Oporto, Amarante or Chaves. A journey where the beauty of the northern landscapes of Portugal will enchant you!

This trip is a dive in the history of the 2nd French invasion. It takes us to Chaves, where the invader entered Portugal. Boticas, where the fear of the enemy originated legends and traditions that remain. We’ll travel through the fascinating mountainous areas and the valley of the rivers that led Soult to Braga. We will visit the resistant city of Amarante and the invaded city of Oporto where, in 1809, the tragedy of the Barcas bridge occurred. A journey where history meets the grandeur of the landscape and the flavours of northern Portugal.

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Lunch is optional.  From 275€ per person! Check Prices & Reservations!

2 Days
Historic & Cultural
Nature
Zone-North
  • Departure
    Oporto
  • Departure Time
    8:30h
  • Return Time
    18:30h
  • Include
    Pick up at the accommodation
    Tickets
    Accommodation (B&B)
    Guided private tour
    Personal accident insurance
  • Not Included
    Dinner
    Lunch
    Airport shuttle

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Day 1: Oporto – Amarante - Chaves

  • Departure from the accommodation in Oporto after breakfast (8:30 am). Visit to some of the places in the city that were closely linked with the presence of French troops in 1809. The visit begins next to the memorial to the tragedy of Ponte das Barcas. We leave to Amarante where we will have lunch. Amarante was a strategic location for the defense of the country. Intense battles were fought to delay the troops commanded by Marshal Soult. Visit to the convent, church and bridge of São Gonçalo. Departure towards Chaves. Accommodation in 4* hotel with B&B.
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Day 2: Chaves - Boticas - Braga - Oporto

  • Departure from Chaves after breakfast (8:30 am). After a visit to the city of Chaves, we follow the route of Napoleon's troops towards Braga. Lunch in Boticas where we will taste the famous "wine of the deads".  Arrival in Porto at 6:30 pm

Would you like to include a horse ride on your trip? A jet ski tour on the river? Enjoy a relaxing massage in contact with nature? And why not a romantic dinner? Or who knows how to learn to dance the Vira Minhoto (Turns of Minho, a traditional dance)?

  • Tell us about your wishes and we'll help you to achieve them!
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High Season - From June to September; Low Season - From November to March; Christmas, Easter, holidays and other festivities correspond to high season. In October, April and May prices may suffer discounts in relation to the high season- contact us!
  • Extra costs (optional)
Lunch (Portuguese gastronomy ) - price to be established according to the desired menu -  contact us!
Would you like to make changes to the presented itinerary? Would you like to increase the number of days to this program? Or do you prefer to stay overnight in 5 * hotels?   - contact us!

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