Porto Trip Overview
Former capital of the kingdom, Coimbra is famous for one of the oldest and most beautiful universities in Europe and the love story of King Pedro I and Dona Inês.
Coimbra is knowledge, poetry, tradition, romantic splendor and the legendary Fado desires, recalling the past.
Also visit Aveiro, with its beautiful lagoon and the famous “moliceiros”, founded in the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius time and known by its waterways, light, color and the “ovos moles”, a speciality of the pastry of the region.
This private tour is made in a van, with a maximum of 8 people.
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Northern Portugal, Portugal
Former capital of the kingdom, Coimbra is famous for one of the oldest and most beautiful universities in Europe and the love story of King Pedro I and Dona Inês.
Coimbra is knowledge, poetry, tradition, romantic splendor and the legendary Fado desires, recalling the past.
Also visit Aveiro, with its beautiful lagoon and the famous “moliceiros”, founded in the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius time and known by its waterways, light, color and the “ovos moles”, a speciality of the pastry of the region.
This private tour is made in a van, with a maximum of 8 people.
Itinerary
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Stop At: University of Coimbra, Paco das Escolas, Coimbra 3000-370 Portugal
Discover the oldest university in Portugal with your guide. In case you wish you can visit some of it’s most important buildings (entrance fees not included)
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra), Coimbra Portugal
We will pass by the Cathedral and our guide will explain the building and it’s main features
Stop At: Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz, Praca 8 de Maio, Coimbra 3001-801 Portugal
Visit this church where are buried the first two kings of Portugal, while your guide explain some of their achievements and the history of the building
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Praia da Costa Nova, Rua da Quinta do Cravo 17, Gafanha da Encarnacao, Ilhavo 3830 Portugal
You visit this beach and it’s famous striped fishermen’s houses.
Duration: 10 minutes
