European Handgun Championship 2013 – Portugal Fervença 31 August – 15 September

EUROPEAN HANDGUN CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 – PORTUGAL FERVENÇA 31 AUGUST – 15 SEPTEMBER

All information about special offers for this event will be publicized on: www.exceltours.pt

OTHER INFORMATION: The above rates and conditions are only valid for reservations and payments made through EXCELTOURS Viagens e Turismo Lda.

CONTACT FOR BOOKINGS Maria João Ribeiro E-mail.: [email protected] Phone Number.: 00351 21 721 61 03 Fax Number.: 00351 21 721 61 08

NOTE: All hotel bookings should be requested to Exceltours until April 30th 2013 .

PAYMENTS:

- 25 % until 30 th April 2013 - 75 % until 15 th July 2013

BANK – MONTEPIO IBAN – PT 50. 0036. 0298. 9910. 0019.5612.3 BIC/SWIFT: MPI0PTPL

- 1 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

EUROPEAN HANDGUN CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 – PORTUGAL FERVENÇA 31 AUGUST – 15 SEPTEMBER

TRANSFER (ROUNDTRIP)

PORTO AIRPORT- HOTEL – PORTO AIRPORT

After choosing the hotel and according to the IN and OUT dates please inform the following: Name of participant: ______Total of passangers ______Name of Hotel: ______City: ______Arrival date: ______

Flight Number: ______Arrival Time: ______

Departure date: ______

Flight Number: ______Arrival Time: ______

This information allows us to prepare the arrival and departure for the transfers from Porto Airpot/hotel/ Porto Airport.

Once we have this information we will prepare the best and cheapest transportation to the city/hotel and with about 30 days in advance of the event we will reported the characteristics of the same and the costs.

PORTO KMS/ ONE WAY

- Barcelos 60 Km

- Braga 60 Km

- Esposende 55 Km

- Ofir/Apúlia 52 Km

- Póvoa do Varzim 40 Km

- Viana do Castelo 77 Km

- 2 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

EUROPEAN HANDGUN CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 – PORTUGAL FERVENÇA 31 AUGUST – 15 SEPTEMBER

LOCAL TRANSFER

(Hotel – Fervença – Hotel)

When you choose your hotel you will need two local roundtrip transfers between the hotel and the location of the championship in Fervença.

Please add to the selected hotel the total cost of the corresponding nights.

The cost for the local transfer each day is 6.00 € (roundtrip)

Therefore the final payment to the Travel Agency Exceltours will be the sum of the total number of nights at the hotel and the total of the transfer each day.

Name of participant: ______Hotel: ______City: ______IN ____ OUT ______Local Transfer: YES ______NO _____ Total of Days ______

- 3 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

EUROPEAN HANDGUN CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 – PORTUGAL FERVENÇA 31 AUGUST – 15 SEPTEMBER

AVAILABLE TOURS PRICE PER PASSENGERS (Lunch Included)

MINIMUM OF PASSENGER – 16

Half Day Oporto 40.00 € Full Day Oporto 45.00 € Full Day Braga and Guimarães 45.00 € Full Day Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima 45.00 € Full Day Gerês (Natural Park) 50.00 € Full Day Caminha-La Guardia-Tuy 50.00 €

BOOKING – All booking requests have to be made on spot on the FPT welcome desk.

PRÉ - PAYMENT - With card (except American Express) or cash.

- 4 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

EUROPEAN HANDGUN CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 – PORTUGAL FERVENÇA 31 AUGUST – 15 SEPTEMBER

Travel Agency

ACCOMMODATION Hotel do Terço Rua de São Bento, nº 7 4750-176 Barcelos

The perfect base for exploring the North of Portugal. This hotel is located in the center of Barcelos, close to both Esposende Beach and Porto International Airport, All room’s with telephone, private bathroom air conditioning with individual controls and TV.

CITY: BARCELOS Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 6 km Individual Room (price per room & night) 52.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 60.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 22 More Information www.hoteldoterço.com

- 5 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

HOTEL MELIA Av. General Carrilho da Silva Pinto, 4715 - 380 Braga

Braga’s historical sights including the Cathedral and the Biscainhos Museum are less than 2 km away All room’s with air-conditioned, private bathrooms, TV and telephone. Guests can enjoy an assortment of international dishes and local flavors at the restaurant and a selection of regional wines is served at the bar.

CITY: BRAGA Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 30 km Individual Room (price per room & night) 85.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 95.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 80 More Information www.meliabraga.com

- 6 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

HOTEIS BOM JESUS HOTEL DO PARQUE Bom Jesus do Monte 4715-056 Braga

Situated in a 19th-century building within the lush Bom Jesus Nature Park. Hotel do Parque is 19 miles from Parque Nacional da Peneda Gerês. The historic Bom Jesus Church, built in neo-classic style, is just a 5-minute walk away and offers views of the Gerês and Soajo Mountains. Hotel do Parque offers rooms with private bathroom with hairdryer, TV. CITY: BRAGA Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 30 km Individual Room (price per room & night) 58.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 67.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 30 More Information www.hoteisbomjesus.pt

HOTEL DO ELEVADOR Bom Jesus do Monte 4715-056 Braga

Hotel do Elevador shares a hilltop location with the popular Bom Jesus Sanctuary. Braga is just a short funicular ride from Hotel Elevador. Peneda-Geres National Park is 19 miles away The room’s offer stylish décor,air conditioned,TV, minibar and private bathroom.

CITY: BRAGA Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 30 km Individual Room (price per room & night) 58.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 67.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 30 More Information www.hoteisbomjesus.pt

- 7 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

HOTEL DO TEMPLO Bom Jesus do Monte 4715-056 Braga

Situated in Braga city, is 4 km away from Sameiro Sanctuary. The room’s offer air conditioned,TV, minibar and private bathroom.

HOTEL DO LAGO Bom Jesus do Monte 4715-056 Braga

Beautifully located on a hill in the wooded Bom Jesus Park, Hotel do Lago offers a panoramic terrace with idyllic views of the Serra do Gerês Mountains. Rooms of the Hotel do Lago are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TVs and private bathrooms.

HOTEL GOLDEN TULIP - 8 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

Via Falperra, 4700-407 Braga

Set in a restored 18th-century convent in the green hills of Minho. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TVs and private bathrooms.

CITY: BRAGA Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 30 km Individual Room (price per room & night) 65.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 69.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 40 More Information www.goldentulipbraga.com

HOTEL MERCURE BRAGA Praceta João XXI, 4716-036 Braga

Situated close to central Braga, the hotelis within walking distance of numerous historical monuments and buildings. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TVs and private bathrooms.

CITY: BRAGA Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 30 km Individual Room (price per room & night) 63.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 75.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 40 More Information www.accorhotels.com

BASIC BRAGA BY AXIS Largo da Estação - Maximinos,

- 9 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

4700-223 Braga

Located right next to Braga Train Station, Basic Braga by Axis is a 10 minute walk from the historic and commercial center of the city with the Braga Cathedral and the Museum Medina. Rooms at the Basic Braga by Axis have a sleek design and come with a telephone, TV and a private bathroom.

CITY: BRAGA Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 30 km Individual Room (price per room & night) 43.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 49.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 100 More Information www.axishoteis.com

COMFORT INN BRAGA R.Damiana Maria Da Silva, 20, 4705-085 Braga

Comfort Inn Braga is located near the A3 highway exit, it is 1300 ft from Ferreiros Train station. All rooms have simple furnishings and are decorated in bright colors. Each one has a private bathroom, telephone and TV.

CITY: BRAGA Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 30 km Individual Room (price per room & night) 49.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 55.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 30 More Information www.comfortinn.com

HOTEL IBIS BRAGA Rua Do Carmo, 38 – S.Joao Do Souto,

- 10 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

4700.309 Braga

The Ibis Braga is located north of Braga’s historic quarter in quiet, natural surroundings and the Geres National Park. Ibis Braga is just 25.5 miles from Porto and guests are provided with on site parking Rooms are equipped with TV and private bathrooms.

CITY: BRAGA Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 30 km Individual Room (price per room & night) 52.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 56.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 30 More Information www.accor hotels .com

GRANDE HOTEL Estrada do Sameiro - Largo Mãe D'agua - Tenoes, 4715-258 Braga

Nestled in Bom Jesus Natural Park, this modern hotel is an 8 minute drive from the center of Braga and 27 miles from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and private bathrooms.

CITY: BRAGA Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 34 km Individual Room (price per room & night) 54.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 60.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 25 More Information www. grandehotel bomjesus.com/

- 11 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

(BEACH CITY)

HOTEL SUAVE MAR Av. Eng. Arantes E Oliveira, 4740 - 204 Esposende

This resort in Esposende faces the Cávado River and is 650 ft from the Atlantic Ocean. The rooms at the Hotel Suave Mar are furnished with modern amenities. They include a spacious sitting area with armchairs, a minibar and a private bathroom, Tv.

CITY: ESPOSENDE Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 22 km Individual Room (price per room & night) 54.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 60.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 25 More Information www.suavemar.com

/ (BEACH CITY) AXIS OFIR BEACH RESORT HOTEL - 12 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

Avenida Raul Sousa Martins 4740-405 Esposende

Axis is an extensive resort situated among pine groves, the Cávado River and a beach on the Atlantic Ocean. Modern rooms at Axis Ofir Beach Resort Hotel open out with private balconies, each room with air conditioned,TV, minibar and includes and private bathrooms with hairdryer.

CITY: OFIR Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 25 Km Individual Room (price per room & night) 67.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 74.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 100 More Information www.axishoteis.com/ofir

APULIA PRAIA HOTEL Avenida da Praia, 45 4740-033 Apúlia

Situated 300 metres from the Apulia Praia Beach, this hotel features modern, air-conditioned rooms with balconies. There is an on-site restaurant and a terrace for sunny weather. Offering a satellite TV and personal safe, all rooms at Apulia Praia Hotel also include a telephone. Each room has a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Porto Airport is 47 km from the hotel.

CITY: OFIR Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 25 Km Individual Room (price per room & night) 44.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 52.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 20 More Information www.apuliapraia-hotel.com

- 13 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

(BEACH CITY)

GRANDE HOTEL DA PÓVOA Largo do Passeio Alegre, nº 20, 4490-428 Póvoa de Varzim

Set in thoughtfully restored building overlooking the Atlantic, Grande Hotel da Povoa is near the center of Porto that can be reached within one hour from Póvoa de Varzim Metro Station, a 10 minute walk from the hotel. The trip to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, on the same line, takes only 25 minutes. The hotel provides contemporary rooms with intimate décor. Each is air conditioned and have satellite TVs, private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer.

CITY: PÓVOA VARZIM Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 36 Km Individual Room (price per room & night) 58.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 68.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 30 More Information www. grandehoteldapovoa .com

- 14 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

AXIS VIANA BUSINESS & SPA HOTEL Av. Capitão Gaspar de Castro, 4900-462 Viana do Castelo

This elegant designer hotel nestled between Lima River and Mount St. Luzia, just minutes from Viana do Castelos’s historic city centre. The hotel has luxury spa facilities, indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The stylish bedrooms at Axis Viana Business & SPA Hotel feature LCD TVs and private bathrooms, telefhone. Axis Viana’s has restaurant, bar. The hotel also has a Turkish bath, a sauna and 2 swimming pools.

CITY: VIANA DO CASTELO Distance to Fervença Shooting Complex 39 Km Individual Room (price per room & night) 65.00 € Double Room (price per room & night) 74.00 € Breakfast INCLUDED Total number of rooms available 25 More Information www.axishoteis.com

- 15 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

Barcelos is a Municipality located in te District of Braga in the north of Portugal. It has a total population of 123,831 and na área of 378.9 km. The city itself has a population of 20,625 with 89 parishes, i tis municipality with the highest number of parishes in the country.

General Information Barcelos is one of the growing municipalities in the country, especially in Minho metropolitan área and is well known by its textile and adobe industries.

History Originally a Roman settlement, it expanded and became the seat of the First Duke of Bragança in the 15th century. The palace of the Dukes of Bragança was destroyed by an earthquake in 1755 and is now na open-air museum.

- GALO DE BARCELOS

The town’s famous symbol is a rooster, in Portuguese called galo de Barcelos(“the rooster of Barcelos”). The legend says that a rich man threw a big party. Whemn the party was over, the rich man noticed that His sterling cutlery was stolen by a guest. He accused a pilgrim and let him go to court, He protested his innocence but the judge didn’t believe him. The judge was about to eat a roasted rooster when the pilgrim said: “ If I am innocent, this rooster will crow three times .” When the pilgrim was about to be lynched, the rooster crowed. The judge release the pilgrim. The story ends a few years later when the pilgrim returned and made a statue over the event.

- 16 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

Braga: Braga a city and municipality in northwestern Portugal, is the capital of the district of Braga, the oldest archdiocese and one of the major cities of the country. With na urban population of 175,063, Braga is the seventh largest municipality in Portugal by population (includingthe city and suburban parishes, the municipality had a total of 62 parishes and 175,063 inhabitantsas of 2007). Braga is also the center of the Greater Metropolitan Area of Minho with a population of 826,833 (2007) one of the fastest growing urban áreas in the European Union. Under the Roman Empire, as Bracara Augusta, it was capital of the province Gallaecia. The urbam area extens from the (river) Cavado to the (river) Este. Braga is serviced by regional and fast trains to Porto and Lisbon. The city of Oprto (Porto) is about 53 km. Main Sights in the historic city center:

Churches: • Saint Paul Church in Braga (Igreja de São Paulo), 16 th century. • Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga, 12th-18th centuries): The most importnat historical monumento f the city. Rich mix of architectural and artistic styles. • Populo Church (16 th century): Neo-classical church. • Misericordia Church in Braga (Igreja da Misericórdia) A church, renaissance style. • Saint Paul Church in Braga (Igreja de São Paulo) • Saint Vicent Church (igreja de São Vicente) • Carmo Church (igreja do Carmo) • Congregados Church (Igreja dos Congregados)

Museums: • Biscainhos Museum • Museum Medina • Nogueira da Silva Museum • D. Diogo de Sousa Museum

- 17 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

• Cathedral Treasure • Pius XII Museum • Image Museum • Stringed Instruments Museum

Others: • Idol’s Fountain (Fonte do Ídolo, 1st century AD): Roman fountain dedicated to an indigenous God, Tongoenabiagus. Bears reliefs and inscriptions. • Tower of Braga Castle (14th century): Gothic tower left from the ancient castle of the city. • Capela dos Coimbras (early 16th century): Richly decorated chapel in Renaissance and Manueline styles. • Archbishop’s Palace or Archiepiscopal Court (Paço Arquiepiscopal) (14th-18th centuries): Gothic, Mannerist and Baroque wings. Houses the Library of the city. • Municipality of Braga and Fountain of the Pelican. Both were built in the 18th century. • Arco da Porta Nova (18th century): Beautiful baroque-style city gate that replaced na earlier Gothic gate. • Theatro Circo (20th century) the most famous theater in Braga • Santa Barbara Garden (Jardim de Santa Barbara) • Sieves House (Casa dos Crivos) • Outside the city centre • Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary (18th-early 19th century): Neoclassic church with a magnificent Baroquestairway and Bom Jesus funicular, the oldest in Ibéria Península. Located in the city surroundings. • Falperra Church(18th century): good example of Baroque architecture with pentagonal floorplan and Rococó façade. • Monastery of Tibães (17th-18th centuries): Benedictine monastery of great artistic importancein Portugal. Notable inner gilt work. • Sameiro Sanctuary (19th-20th centuries): Important pilgrimage centre dedicated to the Virgin Mary. • Braga Municipal Stadium, carved out of the Monte Castro hill that overlooks the city. • Saint Eulalia Church, Romanesque church, near Bom Jesus. • Chamor Hill, with a momument to the Sacred Heart which is 20 meters high. • Sete Fontes (Braga), the old potable water supply system. • Dona Chica Castle, a romantic Castle in Palmeira, from the architect Ernesto Korrodi.

- 18 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt

Guimarães : Is a city in Minho ,Portugal and is one of the most historical cities in Portugal, said to be where "Portugal was born". It is the first city of Portugal, and have a beautiful Castle, and a Palace to visit, from the beginnings of the country. The Castle has been classified as one of the New Portuguese Seven Wonders. The first King (D. Afonso Henriques aka D. Afonso, I of Portugal) is still being idolized by the city. Placed about 50 km from Porto, Guimarães is placed near to a mountain, Penha, with wonderful views to all the city. History: The city was founded upon much older settlements by Count Vimara Peres after His namesake(Vimaranis, later Guimaranis), soon after he established the 1st County of Portugal (in 868). As the first capital of Portugal , Guimarães is known as the place where the country as born – “The Cradle City”. In 1095 Count Henry of Burgundy, who had married princess Teresa of Léon, establishes in Guimarães the 2nd County of Portugal (CondadoPortucalense). In July 25, 1109 Afonso Henriques, sono f Count Henry of Burgundy, is born in this same city. That is whereDuke Afonso Henriques proclaimed Portuguese independence from the Kingdom of León, after the Battle of São Mamede, declaring himself to be Afonso I, King of Portugal.

Economy: Guimarães is one of the most industrial municipalities in Portugal. Its primary industries are textiles, shoe industry and metalomechanics

Guimarães is the European Capital of Culture 2012, a great honor to this city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

- 19 - Estrada da Luz, 106 – C * 1600 - 161 Lisboa (Portugal) Telf: (+ 351) 21721 61 00 * Fax: (+351) 21 721 61 08 Cont. nº 503 486 337 * Cap. Social – 100 000,00 € Mat. na C.R.C. de Lisboa sob nº 5487 Alvará – 795/1995 * IATA N.º 6421 06 24 e-mail: [email protected] * Visite o nosso site: www.exceltours.pt