Private Day Tour of Aveiro, Costa Nova, and Coimbra from Porto

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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

Stop 1

Pick-up at your hotel and travel to Coimbra

Stop 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

Optional ride on the typical "Moliceiro" boat

Stop 4

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.

Stop 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.

facade of the old Cathedral of Coimbra

Stop 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.

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