Dated cost examples
Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-19 to 2027-01-25: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in October 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.
Dated planning illustration for two adults sharing one room, 19–25 January 2027: seven days and six nights, flights excluded. Hotel prices are public room-table observations from 2 October 2026, not checkout-reconciled quotes or held rooms. Breakfast, water, drinks, activities and marked transport lines are MTC gross estimates, not supplier quotes or free attractions. Not bookable, not a quote and not an annual or calculator default; do not scale it linearly to a different party.
No reserve is added to these totals; that is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. Lunch and dinner use Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6 as dated named-menu price benchmarks, distinct from itinerary recommendations, counted once. They are not a promise of daily opening, January availability or a reservation, not a city average and not a seven-day dining plan; dish names are not dietary or allergen certification. Dinner B here is three savory dishes, not a starter, main and dessert. Unlisted cover or service is unknown, not zero. Menu charges: VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Every total shows its reserve and the subtotal before it. Each example is headed by its hotel's name; the order follows room price, not quality.
Holiday Inn Braga by IHG · Example A
Total for two adults
1,849.04 USD
No conditional fee reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before reserves: 1,849.04 USD, the same as the total. Conditional hotel-tax and/or meal-cover reserves; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; outlying city base, not cathedral centre; outdoor pool listed closed throughout sample dates. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
132.07 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 571 EUR (stay) = 571 EUR ≈ 645.12 USD
Source-backed: Holiday Inn Braga by IHG — Standard Twin Room. 571.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Twin Room; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; outlying city base, not cathedral centre; outdoor pool listed closed throughout sample dates; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross editorial allowance, not a hotel/cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 17.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 250.6 EUR ≈ 283.13 USD
Source-backed: Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6: Vegetarian yakisoba 17.90 lunch; TantanMen ramen 23.90 dinner; B adds edamame 6.20 and 4 vegetable gyoza 7.90. Three savory dishes, no dessert. VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 23.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 334.6 EUR ≈ 378.03 USD
Source-backed: Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6: Vegetarian yakisoba 17.90 lunch; TantanMen ramen 23.90 dinner; B adds edamame 6.20 and 4 vegetable gyoza 7.90. Three savory dishes, no dessert. VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.83 EUR (adult-day) = 11.62 EUR ≈ 13.13 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross retail-water allowance, not verified bottle quote or hydration requirement; outside meal water.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 12 EUR (adult-direction) = 48 EUR ≈ 54.23 USD
Source-backed: Porto OPO–Braga GET BUS; current airport stop P8 arrivals, Braga bus station platform 20. EUR 12 per adult-direction is an allowance, not the advertised from-EUR 9 guarantee. Reserve/check January timetable and hotel connection; extra luggage may cost more.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross discretionary urban allowance for travel outside airport-ticket inclusions; not a pass/fare quote. Braga city and historic core; Bom Jesus transport, Guimarães and Gerês excursions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer, no named admission or regional trip included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Optional gross drinks allowance outside included drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Braga by IHG — Standard Twin Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; outlying city base, not cathedral centre; outdoor pool listed closed throughout sample dates. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Holiday Inn Braga by IHG · Example B
Total for two adults
2,072.06 USD
No conditional fee reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before reserves: 2,072.06 USD, the same as the total. Conditional hotel-tax and/or meal-cover reserves; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; outlying city base, not cathedral centre; outdoor pool listed closed throughout sample dates. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
148.00 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 571 EUR (stay) = 571 EUR ≈ 645.12 USD
Source-backed: Holiday Inn Braga by IHG — Standard Twin Room. 571.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Twin Room; room only; Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; outlying city base, not cathedral centre; outdoor pool listed closed throughout sample dates; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
14 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 112 EUR ≈ 126.54 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross editorial allowance, not a hotel/cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 17.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 250.6 EUR ≈ 283.13 USD
Source-backed: Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6: Vegetarian yakisoba 17.90 lunch; TantanMen ramen 23.90 dinner; B adds edamame 6.20 and 4 vegetable gyoza 7.90. Three savory dishes, no dessert. VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 38 EUR (person-dinner) = 532 EUR ≈ 601.05 USD
Source-backed: Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6: Vegetarian yakisoba 17.90 lunch; TantanMen ramen 23.90 dinner; B adds edamame 6.20 and 4 vegetable gyoza 7.90. Three savory dishes, no dessert. VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.83 EUR (adult-day) = 11.62 EUR ≈ 13.13 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross retail-water allowance, not verified bottle quote or hydration requirement; outside meal water.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 12 EUR (adult-direction) = 48 EUR ≈ 54.23 USD
Source-backed: Porto OPO–Braga GET BUS; current airport stop P8 arrivals, Braga bus station platform 20. EUR 12 per adult-direction is an allowance, not the advertised from-EUR 9 guarantee. Reserve/check January timetable and hotel connection; extra luggage may cost more.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross discretionary urban allowance for travel outside airport-ticket inclusions; not a pass/fare quote. Braga city and historic core; Bom Jesus transport, Guimarães and Gerês excursions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer, no named admission or regional trip included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Optional gross drinks allowance outside included drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Braga by IHG — Standard Twin Room; room only. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 12 January 2027; no prepayment; outlying city base, not cathedral centre; outdoor pool listed closed throughout sample dates. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Hotel Mercure Braga Centro · Example A
Total for two adults
1,991.39 USD
No conditional fee reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before reserves: 1,991.39 USD, the same as the total. Conditional hotel-tax and/or meal-cover reserves; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; no specific balcony view promised. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
142.24 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 793 EUR (stay) = 793 EUR ≈ 895.93 USD
Source-backed: Hotel Mercure Braga Centro — Standard Double Room with Balcony. 793.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Double Room with Balcony; breakfast included for two; Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; no specific balcony view promised; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
2 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 16 EUR ≈ 18.08 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross editorial allowance, not a hotel/cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 17.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 250.6 EUR ≈ 283.13 USD
Source-backed: Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6: Vegetarian yakisoba 17.90 lunch; TantanMen ramen 23.90 dinner; B adds edamame 6.20 and 4 vegetable gyoza 7.90. Three savory dishes, no dessert. VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 23.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 334.6 EUR ≈ 378.03 USD
Source-backed: Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6: Vegetarian yakisoba 17.90 lunch; TantanMen ramen 23.90 dinner; B adds edamame 6.20 and 4 vegetable gyoza 7.90. Three savory dishes, no dessert. VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.83 EUR (adult-day) = 11.62 EUR ≈ 13.13 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross retail-water allowance, not verified bottle quote or hydration requirement; outside meal water.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 12 EUR (adult-direction) = 48 EUR ≈ 54.23 USD
Source-backed: Porto OPO–Braga GET BUS; current airport stop P8 arrivals, Braga bus station platform 20. EUR 12 per adult-direction is an allowance, not the advertised from-EUR 9 guarantee. Reserve/check January timetable and hotel connection; extra luggage may cost more.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross discretionary urban allowance for travel outside airport-ticket inclusions; not a pass/fare quote. Braga city and historic core; Bom Jesus transport, Guimarães and Gerês excursions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer, no named admission or regional trip included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Optional gross drinks allowance outside included drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Hotel Mercure Braga Centro — Standard Double Room with Balcony; breakfast included for two. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; no specific balcony view promised. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Hotel Mercure Braga Centro · Example B
Total for two adults
2,214.41 USD
No conditional fee reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before reserves: 2,214.41 USD, the same as the total. Conditional hotel-tax and/or meal-cover reserves; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; no specific balcony view promised. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
158.17 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 793 EUR (stay) = 793 EUR ≈ 895.93 USD
Source-backed: Hotel Mercure Braga Centro — Standard Double Room with Balcony. 793.00 EUR for six nights. Standard Double Room with Balcony; breakfast included for two; Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; no specific balcony view promised; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
2 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 16 EUR ≈ 18.08 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross editorial allowance, not a hotel/cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 17.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 250.6 EUR ≈ 283.13 USD
Source-backed: Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6: Vegetarian yakisoba 17.90 lunch; TantanMen ramen 23.90 dinner; B adds edamame 6.20 and 4 vegetable gyoza 7.90. Three savory dishes, no dessert. VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 38 EUR (person-dinner) = 532 EUR ≈ 601.05 USD
Source-backed: Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6: Vegetarian yakisoba 17.90 lunch; TantanMen ramen 23.90 dinner; B adds edamame 6.20 and 4 vegetable gyoza 7.90. Three savory dishes, no dessert. VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.83 EUR (adult-day) = 11.62 EUR ≈ 13.13 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross retail-water allowance, not verified bottle quote or hydration requirement; outside meal water.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 12 EUR (adult-direction) = 48 EUR ≈ 54.23 USD
Source-backed: Porto OPO–Braga GET BUS; current airport stop P8 arrivals, Braga bus station platform 20. EUR 12 per adult-direction is an allowance, not the advertised from-EUR 9 guarantee. Reserve/check January timetable and hotel connection; extra luggage may cost more.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross discretionary urban allowance for travel outside airport-ticket inclusions; not a pass/fare quote. Braga city and historic core; Bom Jesus transport, Guimarães and Gerês excursions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer, no named admission or regional trip included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Optional gross drinks allowance outside included drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Hotel Mercure Braga Centro — Standard Double Room with Balcony; breakfast included for two. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 19 January 2027; no prepayment; no specific balcony view promised. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Vila Gale Collection Braga · Example A
Total for two adults
2,234.30 USD
No conditional fee reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before reserves: 2,234.30 USD, the same as the total. Conditional hotel-tax and/or meal-cover reserves; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; no prepayment; lower Standard Twin members-only offer excluded. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
159.59 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 1,008 EUR (stay) = 1,008 EUR ≈ 1,138.84 USD
Source-backed: Vila Gale Collection Braga — Palace Twin Room. 1,008.00 EUR for six nights. Palace Twin Room; breakfast included for two; Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; no prepayment; lower Standard Twin members-only offer excluded; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
2 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 16 EUR ≈ 18.08 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross editorial allowance, not a hotel/cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 17.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 250.6 EUR ≈ 283.13 USD
Source-backed: Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6: Vegetarian yakisoba 17.90 lunch; TantanMen ramen 23.90 dinner; B adds edamame 6.20 and 4 vegetable gyoza 7.90. Three savory dishes, no dessert. VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 23.9 EUR (person-dinner) = 334.6 EUR ≈ 378.03 USD
Source-backed: Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6: Vegetarian yakisoba 17.90 lunch; TantanMen ramen 23.90 dinner; B adds edamame 6.20 and 4 vegetable gyoza 7.90. Three savory dishes, no dessert. VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.83 EUR (adult-day) = 11.62 EUR ≈ 13.13 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross retail-water allowance, not verified bottle quote or hydration requirement; outside meal water.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 12 EUR (adult-direction) = 48 EUR ≈ 54.23 USD
Source-backed: Porto OPO–Braga GET BUS; current airport stop P8 arrivals, Braga bus station platform 20. EUR 12 per adult-direction is an allowance, not the advertised from-EUR 9 guarantee. Reserve/check January timetable and hotel connection; extra luggage may cost more.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross discretionary urban allowance for travel outside airport-ticket inclusions; not a pass/fare quote. Braga city and historic core; Bom Jesus transport, Guimarães and Gerês excursions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer, no named admission or regional trip included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Optional gross drinks allowance outside included drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Vila Gale Collection Braga — Palace Twin Room; breakfast included for two. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; no prepayment; lower Standard Twin members-only offer excluded. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Vila Gale Collection Braga · Example B
Total for two adults
2,457.32 USD
No conditional fee reserve is added (0.00 USD). Subtotal before reserves: 2,457.32 USD, the same as the total. Conditional hotel-tax and/or meal-cover reserves; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. This is not a claim that every tax or fee is zero or that the bill has been reconciled; unlisted charges are unknown. Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; no prepayment; lower Standard Twin members-only offer excluded. Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero. Dated illustration, NOT checkout-reconciled and not an annual or calculator default: hotel prices are public room-table observations for 19–25 January 2027 observed 2 October 2026; future availability is not guaranteed, and deposits and unlisted extras are unknown, not zero. Hotels are listed by observed room price alone, not quality.
175.52 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel, six nights — observed room price
1 × 1,008 EUR (stay) = 1,008 EUR ≈ 1,138.84 USD
Source-backed: Vila Gale Collection Braga — Palace Twin Room. 1,008.00 EUR for six nights. Palace Twin Room; breakfast included for two; Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; no prepayment; lower Standard Twin members-only offer excluded; Provider headline includes taxes/charges, but the final itemized bill and additional fees are unreconciled. No duplicated VAT. No Braga tourist-tax reserve for these January nights: municipal FAQ limits application to 1 March–31 October. This is a date-bound exclusion, not a statement that all hotel charges are zero.
Breakfast allowance per adult (not a hotel or café price)
2 × 8 EUR (person-breakfast) = 16 EUR ≈ 18.08 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross editorial allowance, not a hotel/cafe quote. Included breakfasts credited once.
Lunch per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 17.9 EUR (person-lunch) = 250.6 EUR ≈ 283.13 USD
Source-backed: Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6: Vegetarian yakisoba 17.90 lunch; TantanMen ramen 23.90 dinner; B adds edamame 6.20 and 4 vegetable gyoza 7.90. Three savory dishes, no dessert. VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Dinner per adult (named menu benchmark)
14 × 38 EUR (person-dinner) = 532 EUR ≈ 601.05 USD
Source-backed: Omakase Braga, Rua do Raio 6: Vegetarian yakisoba 17.90 lunch; TantanMen ramen 23.90 dinner; B adds edamame 6.20 and 4 vegetable gyoza 7.90. Three savory dishes, no dessert. VATincluded. Ala carte benchmark, not 100 eu roOm aka se Experience orweekday lunchset. Restaurant Tue–Satlunch/Tue–Sundinner, noMonday/no Sunday lunch promise. Japanese food inBraga, not traditional Portuguese cuisine. Product allergen labels not certification. Dated menu benchmark, not January availability or a daily restaurant itinerary.
Bottled water allowance per adult per day
14 × 0.83 EUR (adult-day) = 11.62 EUR ≈ 13.13 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross retail-water allowance, not verified bottle quote or hydration requirement; outside meal water.
Airport transfer allowance per adult, each way
4 × 12 EUR (adult-direction) = 48 EUR ≈ 54.23 USD
Source-backed: Porto OPO–Braga GET BUS; current airport stop P8 arrivals, Braga bus station platform 20. EUR 12 per adult-direction is an allowance, not the advertised from-EUR 9 guarantee. Reserve/check January timetable and hotel connection; extra luggage may cost more.
Local transport allowance per adult per day
14 × 6 EUR (adult-day) = 84 EUR ≈ 94.90 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Gross discretionary urban allowance for travel outside airport-ticket inclusions; not a pass/fare quote. Braga city and historic core; Bom Jesus transport, Guimarães and Gerês excursions separate.
Optional activities allowance per adult
2 × 100 EUR (adult) = 200 EUR ≈ 225.96 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Editorial buffer, no named admission or regional trip included.
Additional drinks allowance per day for the two of you
7 × 4 USD (party-day) = 28 USD ≈ 28.00 USD
MTC gross estimate (not a supplier quote): Optional gross drinks allowance outside included drinks and retail water; no duplicated dessert or alcohol.
Hotel: Vila Gale Collection Braga — Palace Twin Room; breakfast included for two. Cancellation, payment and room terms: Free cancellation before 17 January 2027; no prepayment; lower Standard Twin members-only offer excluded. Limitation: Rounded provider inclusive display; final bill and unlisted charges not verified
Not included: Flights, Visas and insurance, Shopping, optional tips and regional trips, Refundable deposits and card holds
Reference exchange rates dated 2026-10-01: 1 EUR = 1.1298 USD. Your card rate at payment may differ.
Rate source as recorded in the research: Reviewed package FX ratios dated 1 October 2026 (USD per unit, one ratio per currency); reference rates, not cash or card trade quotes
Practical notes
Arrival is modelled from Porto Airport — selected gateway (OPO). Porto OPO–Braga GET BUS; current airport stop P8 arrivals, Braga bus station platform 20. EUR 12 per adult-direction is an allowance, not the advertised from-EUR 9 guarantee. Reserve/check January timetable and hotel connection; extra luggage may cost more. Six-night hotel samples are a comparison baseline, not a required trip length. Named menus are dated benchmarks; breakfast, water, urban mobility, activities and additional drinks remain editorial allowances. Recheck room terms and unresolved fees before booking.
Limits of these examples
Covers Braga city and historic core; Bom Jesus transport, Guimarães and Gerês excursions separate. Prices are dated snapshots for 19–25 January 2027, not year-round ranges or calculator defaults; exact checkout totals were not verified.
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