Presentation of Oficina da Natureza

UNFORGETABLE EXPERIENCES…

THE COMPANY

Extensive experience in the field rural and cultural tourism in the Minho region

Aim to make visitors aware of the richness of our landscape, heritage, gastronomy and traditions through unique experiences

Offer a series of contrasting, flexible and tailor-made programmes

THE PEOPLE

multidisciplinary, local and real

articulating popular and scientific knowledge

Paulo Cruz Carlos Nuno Lucia Rosa Claudia Ricardo

THE PHILOSOPHY To fulfil a wide range of travel motivators by creating emotions through differing and enriching experiences

THE FOCUS

Specialising in cultural and close to nature experiences

Offering an opportunity to rediscover and enjoy rich and very little known local traditions and landscapes, which form the background of our Portuguese heritage

THE PACKAGES

All year round

Various durations : from 3 hours to one week, incl. weekend breaks

Range of prices : from £25 (historic guided tour) to £165 (2 night walking weekend break incl. most meals)

Different options : tailor-made, self-guided, fully escorted or any other combination

Wide selection of themes (can be combined):

Gastronomy Bread, stew, sweets, preserves and jam making, the “green wine” and olives routes Arts and craftsmanship gold, pottery, embroidery, weaving, painting Nature hiking , horse riding, cycling, canoeing, bird watching

GASTRONOMY Your clients will learn how to cook, discover local customs and taste traditional foods Bread flavours and traditions

baking of home-made bread in a wood-fired oven

cooking a ‘cozido à portuguesa’, (local stew) on in a typical cast iron pot

historical walk

dinner

Duration: 1 day Included: Meal Insurance Price per person: £45 Other conditions: Minimum of 10 participants Maximum 20

NATURE Your clients will explore ancestral routes, cross ancient bridges, see watermills, visit monasteries and traditional villages where life stands still

Walking the Via Nova in the Serra do Gerês

cultural itinerary

2000 year old Roman road

beautiful mountain views

many roman ruins

Distance: 9kms Grade: easy Duration: 1 day Included: Museum entrance fee Insurance Lunch Transport Price per person: £40 Other Conditions: Minimum of 8 participants Minimum age 12 years Down the river Lima by kayak

programme packed with excitement

close views and access to vineyards and the valley

Included: Local transport Necessary equipment Insurance Price per person: £25 Other conditions: Minimum of 10 participants Minimum age 12 years Grade: easy Duration: 3 hours

EVENTS We can introduce your clients to traditional events all year round too

International Garden Festival

(May – October)

Spring

Linen festival

(June)

Desfolhada - stripping of corn leaves

(September)

Summer Winter

A journey to the origin of olive oil (December-January)

Camellias International Festival (March)

Autumn

The Douro harvest (October)

Northern Portugal enchanted gardens bus tour

inspirational tour for garden lovers

manor houses, monasteries and convents

guided tours of historical attractions

romantic and modern gardens

accommodation in spectacular settings

Duration: 7 days Month: September Included: Hotel rooms Buffet breakfast Six meals Transport Tour Leader: Eduarda Paz Botanist (U. of Coimbra) MA in Historic Gardens and Landscapes (University of York)

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