Lisbon Trip Overview
Situated next to the sea and the estuary, Aveiro is crossed by a network of channels through which the traditional moliceiros stroll. These boats that used to be used to collect algae, are now used for sightseeing. Along the canal we can admire several buildings in Art Nouveau style, and along the ria we find Ílhavo, a city by the sea where the famous Vista Alegre porcelain factory is located.
Situated along the Mondego River, Coimbra is the city of students and has been named a World Heritage Site. Here 6 kings of Portugal were born as well as the country’s first University and one of the oldest in Europe.
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* Duration: 12 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
Situated next to the sea and the estuary, Aveiro is crossed by a network of channels through which the traditional moliceiros stroll. These boats that used to be used to collect algae, are now used for sightseeing. Along the canal we can admire several buildings in Art Nouveau style, and along the ria we find Ílhavo, a city by the sea where the famous Vista Alegre porcelain factory is located.
Situated along the Mondego River, Coimbra is the city of students and has been named a World Heritage Site. Here 6 kings of Portugal were born as well as the country’s first University and one of the oldest in Europe.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Aveiro, Aveiro, Aveiro District, Northern Portugal
Stop in the historic center of Aveiro to have a coffee and taste the famous soft eggs.
Moliceiro tour ticket included.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Museu de Aveiro, Avenida Santa Joana Princesa Convento de Jesus, Aveiro 3810-329 Portugal
Stop with possible visit
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cattedrale di Aveiro, Rua Batalhao Cacadores Dez, 67, Aveiro 3810-064 Portugal
Stop with possible visit
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: University of Coimbra, Paco das Escolas, Coimbra 3000-370 Portugal
Stop to visit one of the oldest universities in the world
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Penedo da Saudade, Coimbra Portugal
Coimbra city viewpoint
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz, Praca 8 de Maio, Coimbra 3001-801 Portugal
Stop with possible visit of the Church and Monastery where the tombs of D. Afonso Henriques and D. Sancho I.
Walk on Rua da Sofia, classified as World Heritage.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
