Porto Trip Overview
Let yourself be taken to Coimbra, Portugal’s first capital and the oldest university city in the country. Coimbra is a tradition with its students in black capes and with fado, a love story. To visit Coimbra is to discover Alta with the university, the Chapel of São Miguel and the Joanina Library of the century. XVIII, is to go down its alleys and reach Baixa with the Cathedral, the Church of Santa Cruz erected by Afonso Henriques – first king of Portugal – and where his tomb is; is to discover the Mondego River and get lost in a labyrinth of small streets.
Portugal is land and water and Aveiro called the Venice of Portugal is an example of this. Flat land surrounded by channels where moliceiro boats are still a constant.
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* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Northern Portugal, Portugal
Let yourself be taken to Coimbra, Portugal’s first capital and the oldest university city in the country. Coimbra is a tradition with its students in black capes and with fado, a love story. To visit Coimbra is to discover Alta with the university, the Chapel of São Miguel and the Joanina Library of the century. XVIII, is to go down its alleys and reach Baixa with the Cathedral, the Church of Santa Cruz erected by Afonso Henriques – first king of Portugal – and where his tomb is; is to discover the Mondego River and get lost in a labyrinth of small streets.
Portugal is land and water and Aveiro called the Venice of Portugal is an example of this. Flat land surrounded by channels where moliceiro boats are still a constant.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Aveiro, Aveiro, Aveiro District, Northern Portugal
Charming city Aveiro is considered by many to be the Portuguese “Venice”. Coastal city with a strong connection to the sea and the rivers that flow into it. Time for Moliceiro Boat ride (typical of this region). This city is home to one of the most typical sweets: soft eggs.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Costa Nova, Costa Nova, Ilhavo, Aveiro District, Northern Portugal
Very picturesque beach area due to the color that their houses provide visitors.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: University of Coimbra, Paco das Escolas, Coimbra 3000-370 Portugal
The oldest Portuguese University that was founded in 1290.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Pass By: Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra, Largo da Feira dos Estudantes, Coimbra 3600-213 Portugal
Former Jesuit Church that houses the new Cathedral of Coimbra.
Stop At: Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra), Coimbra Portugal
Church built in the 12th century is one of the magnificent examples of the Romanesque in Portugal. Also worthy of note is the staircase where the Monumental Serenade is held every year, which marks the beginning of the Academic Week (Queima das Fitas).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rua Quebra Costas, R. Quebra Costas, 3000-230 Coimbra, Portugal
One of the most picturesque streets in Coimbra.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Porta e Torre de Almedina, R. do Arco Almedina 7, 3000-179 Coimbra, Portugal
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Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Porta da Barbaca, R. do Arco Almedina, Coimbra 3000-180 Portugal
One of the Doors of the Old Wall.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Largo da Portagem, Avenida Emidio Navarro, Coimbra 3000-150 Portugal
Main Praça da Cidade is located in the center on the right bank of the River Mondego.
Stop At: Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz, Praca 8 de Maio, Coimbra 3001-801 Portugal
One of the most important churches in Portugal built in the 12th century was dedicated to Saint
Augustine. Considered as the National Pantheon because our first two Kings are buried there.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Museu do Mosteiro de Santa Clara a Velha, R. Baixo 57, 3040-266 Santa Clara, Portugal
Beautiful example of Gothic architecture.
Stop At: Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova, Calcada de Santa Isabel Alto de Sta. Clara, Coimbra 3040-270 Portugal
18th century monastery where the patron saint of the city is buried. Place where you can also admire a beautiful view over the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
