AVEIRO, COSTA NOVA & COIMBRA: Private Tour from Porto
Why we love it?
The AVEIRO, COSTA NOVA & COIMBRA private tour from Porto offers a full-day exploration of some of Portugal's most charming destinations. Spanning 10 hours, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking a personalized experience, as it includes private transportation and a guided tour. Participants will visit the picturesque canals of Aveiro, the vibrant beach town of Costa Nova, and the historic university city of Coimbra. The tour stands out for its intimate setting, allowing for flexibility in the itinerary and a deeper connection to each location, making it suitable for couples, families, or small groups looking to discover the cultural and natural beauty of this region.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour
- Pick-up and Drop-off at the customer's hotel
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Tips
- Entrance to Monuments
Itinerary
Step 1
Pick-up at your hotel and travel to Coimbra
Step 2
Tour through the center of Aveiro, in the so-called "Venice of Portugal", through the alleys that will take us to the Fish Market, Rossio Jardim and the beautiful "Art-Noveau" buildings
Step 3
Optional ride on the typical "Moliceiro" boat - boats that were used to catch "moliço", a seaweed widely used to fertilize agricultural fields.
Still inside the University building
we will visit its most famous pearl: the Joanina Library, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. A masterpiece of Portuguese Baroque dating from 1717, it owes its name to King João V. Inside, we will discover the three floors of walls covered in shelves, decorated with exotic motifs, where thousands of century-old publications rest, with emphasis on the works of medicine, geography, history, humanistic studies, sciences, civil and canon law, philosophy and theology.
Step 5
Visit to the monumental 16th century building of the oldest University of Portugal (created in 1290 by D. Dinis), one of the oldest in the world, still in operation, as well as the halls inside and the Chapel of São Miguel. In the "Páteo das Escolas" of the University of Coimbra.
Step 6
Discover the facade of the old Cathedral of Coimbra and its city center, part of the UNESCO Heritage Site
Step 7
We go down towards the river, we will have the opportunity to discover the historic alleys of Sé Velha, the stairs of "Rua Quebra-costas" where the "tricanas" carried fresh water to the city, the Torre da Almedina and, finally, the shopping street pedestrian area of the city.
Step 8
Return trip to your hotel
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Pick-up is at the customer's hotel
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
