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The Gold and Filigree Route
Itinerary: Paredes | Póvoa de Lanhoso | Travassos | Gondomar | Porto
The Gold and Filigree Route offers a cultural and historical immersion in the territory where gold extraction and filigree craftsmanship flourished: Paredes, Póvoa de Lanhoso, Travassos, Gondomar, culminating in the vibrant city of Porto. Along the journey, the fascinating Castromil and Banjas Mines stand out, revealing the region's mineral wealth. The visit to the Filigree Interpretation Centre and the Aurélio & Monteiro factory provides a unique insight into the art of gold jewelry, while the Gold Museum showcases the heritage and tradition of this noble craft. The filigree workshop at CINDOR offers a hands-on and enriching experience.
PROGRAMME
Day 1: Paredes | Guimarães
Morning: Departure from the origin points. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: The tour begins with a visit to the Castromil and Banjas Gold Mines Interpretation Centre, a site with significant remains of gold mining from the Roman occupation period. The visit continues with a guided tour of the Castromil Mines, an ancient mining exploration site. A walk through the historic center of Guimarães.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Póvoa de Lanhoso | Travassos
Morning: Departure to Póvoa de Lanhoso for a guided tour of the Filigree Interpretation Room. Next, a gold workshop at Aurélio & Monteiro factory in Sobradelo da Goma, one of the villages where the tradition of filigree is still alive, through the work of local artisans. Lunch in Póvoa de Lanhoso.
Afternoon: Continue to Travassos for a guided visit to the Gold Museum. Return to Guimarães.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Gondomar | Porto
Morning: Departure to Gondomar, known as the Capital of Goldsmithing. Filigree holds a prominent place among the creations of local goldsmiths, traditionally crafted in small, family-owned workshops using techniques passed down through generations. Visit to the Municipal Filigree Museum. Followed by a filigree workshop with the creation of a piece at CINDOR. Journey to Porto with lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Free time in Porto. Return to the origin points.
PRICE PER PERSON:
In a double room (2 people, double bed) | 435 € |
In a twin room (2 people, separate beds) | 435 € |
In a single room (1 person) | 525 € |
*PRICE:
The prices presented are an estimate based on the following conditions: 40 participants | 50-seater coach departing from the Lisbon Metropolitan Area | 4-star standard hotel during mid-season | Full-menu meals.
Prices may vary depending on rates at the time of booking and the group's specific preferences.
To receive a personalized quote, please fill out the Group Reservation Form.
Deposit: 100 €
Bookings up to 30 days before departure
The prices quoted include:
Tour by coach.
7 meals with a full menu (starters or soup, main course, dessert, coffee, wine and water at mealtimes. Some restaurants offer juices and soft drinks on the menu.
Accompanying guide representing the company.
Local guides for visits and activities.
All entrances and visits mentioned in the programme.
Accommodation in a 4* or 3* hotel with breakfast.
Civil liability and personal accident insurance.
SEATS ON THE BUS:
Seats on the bus are pre-allocated in order of where you get on the bus and date of deposit payment.
RYTHM: Medium
To take part in this route, you should:
Feel comfortable with several days of visits and an itinerary that alternates bus journeys and short walks in the places visited.
Be able to accompany a group at an average walking pace on sometimes uneven ground and with occasional stairs.
Being able to follow a medium-paced programme, which may involve getting up early on several days and only arriving at the hotel at the end of the day for dinner and a rest.
Feel comfortable accompanying a guide and respect all the instructions given.
Tolerate some temperature changes and unstable weather.
ACCOMMODATION:
Planned accommodation at 4* and 3* hotels.
NOT TO BE MISSED
Explore the ancient Gold Mines of Castromil and Banjas and uncover traces of Roman gold mining.
Take part in a filigree workshop in Póvoa de Lanhoso and create your own gold piece.
Immerse yourself in the history of Portuguese jewelry with a visit to the Gold Museum in Travassos.
Experience the art of filigree with a workshop in Gondomar and take home a piece crafted by you.
Stroll through the historic center of Guimarães and discover the cultural richness of this birthplace city.
