Coimbra (UNESCO) & Aveiro Tour
Depart the pier, hotel or your choice location by private van to Coimbra, the birthplace of six Portuguese kings and the seat of Portugal's first university, one of the oldest in the world. Coimbra's ancient cathedral is one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Portugal. We will stroll through the picturesque and romantic streets, stairways, courtyards and medieval arches as well as the commercial heart of the city boasting lively cafes, pastry shops, restaurants and boutiques.
Continue to Aveiro, known as the 'Venice of Portugal', Aveiro is surrounded by salt-flats, beaches and lagoons and dominated by the central canal running through town. You will see the famous moliceiros - typical fishing boats with gaily painted prows. Visit Aveiro's main museum, housed in the former Jesus Monastery and walk through the historical city center stopping to taste Aveiro's typical sweet specialty, Ovos Moles, and enjoy some free time for shopping.
Your tour concludes upon returning to Porto.
Duration: 7.5 hours
Departure time:
9:00 am (or as per guests’ itinerary)
Pricing: “Starting From” price based on eight guests.
Price per Group:
1-2 people: 475€
3-6 people: 545€
7-8 people: 595€
Your private van will take you to Coimbra where you will wintess one of the Europe's oldest universities and the ancient cathedral amongst the historical centre. Continue to Aveiro where you will see the typical fishing boats - molicieros, visit the main museum, walk through the historical centre stopping at a pastry shop to taste Aveiro's typical sweets, Ovos Moles, with some free time for shopping and exploring before returning to Porto.
Tour departs from your hotel or any location requested by guest in Porto.
Other departure points available upon request (and may be subject to additional fees).
At the port, hotel or other location as requested by guest.
Entrance fee to Coimbra's University.
Professional guiding services.
Private transportation in modern spacious air conditioned minivan.
All mandatory insurance required by the Tourism of Portugal Organization.
Freeway tolls.
Free Wi-Fi on board.
Bottled water.
Meals.
Any personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc).
Tour can be customized based on guests' requests.Tour subject to change based on weather, traffic conditions, holidays, etc. The order of sites visited may vary based on the guide’s discretion.
Wear comfortable walking shoes; terrain is uneven with cobblestone.
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Payment Terms
Full payment upon booking (subject to availability).
Cancellation Terms
Please inform us as soon as possible if you need to cancel a booking.
- More than 14 days prior to the tour: 80% refund.
- 14 to 7 days prior to the tour: 20% refund.
- Less than 7 days: No refund*.
*Note: If travelling on a cruise ship which does not dock for some reason, a full refund will be made.
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- PayPal Transfer
- Bank Transfer
- Cash (as agreed upon by both parties)