What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
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Itinerary
1
Aveiro
1 hour 15 minutes
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.
2
Costa Nova
20 minutes
Very picturesque beach area due to the color that their houses provide visitors.
3
University of Coimbra
1 hour 15 minutes
The oldest Portuguese University that was founded in 1290.
4
Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra
Former Jesuit Church that houses the new Cathedral of Coimbra.
5
Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra)
10 minutes
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).
6
Rua Quebra Costas
10 minutes
One of the most picturesque streets in Coimbra.
7
Porta e Torre de Almedina
5 minutes
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8
Porta da Barbaca
5 minutes
One of the Doors of the Old Wall.
9
Largo da Portagem
Main Praça da Cidade is located in the center on the right bank of the River Mondego.
10
Igreja de Santa Cruz
15 minutes
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.
11
Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha
Beautiful example of Gothic architecture.
12
Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova
15 minutes
18th century monastery where the patron saint of the city is buried. Place where you can also admire a beautiful view over the city.
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