Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with River Cruise | La Vacanza Travel

Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with River Cruise

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: Portugal, Porto, Porto
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  • 4 hours
  • Porto
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This tour takes you to Aveiro considered by many as the "Venice of Portugal" which is famous for its large network of canals running through the city. In this Tour you will also take a cruise on a "moliceiro" boat (a traditional boat from this city) which will take you along the channels as you admire the city’s unique tile facades. You will also have the opportunity to see the colorful houses in Costa Nova. Aveiro has a rich and varied gastronomy, and the “soft eggs” - a very sweet desert are also one the main representations of Aveiro.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal

Your expert guide will collect you from the meeting point and will drive you to Aveiro and Costa Nova.
On your way to Aveiro, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.

Stop At: Rua da Associacao Humanitaria dos Bombeiros Voluntarios de Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-500 Portugal

The capital of the Ria, a vast lagoon where the freshwater of the River Vouga joins with the sea, Aveiro is intersected by canals, genuine streets of water, along which can be seen gliding the brightly coloured boats known as barcos moliceiros. Originally founded in the time of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Aveiro is now one of the most interesting cities on the Portuguese coast.
Discover the history of this beautiful city and tasty the traditional pastry, "Ovos Moles".

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ria de Aveiro, S/0 Rua do Doutor Barbosa de Magalhaes, Aveiro 3800-154 Portugal

Cruise Aveiro's dazzling canals on a classic Moliceiro (traditional boat) Relax and enjoy the landscape on this traditional boat, that once was used to collect seagrass in the lagoon.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Praia da Costa Nova, Rua da Quinta do Cravo 17, Gafanha da Encarnacao, Ilhavo 3830 Portugal

The last stop is Costa Nova do Prado beach, famous only by the name Costa Nova.
The most picturesque aspect of Costa Nova is its coast road along which a line of wooden huts is painted in brightly coloured stripes alternating with white. Built by fishermen as shelters and equipment stores, the huts have now been converted into rather characteristic holiday homes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Guide
  • River cruise in the traditonal "Moliceiro boat" : unique in the world
  • Private transportation for the group
  • Small Group Tour (Minivan up to 8 participants or Minibus up to 27 participants)
  • Entry/Admission - Ria de Aveiro

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop Off Not included
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
  • Usually our tours run in one language but there are cases of one extra language
  • Tours run in groups of maximum 27 participants
  • Duration: the hours of duration are approximate hours, The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
  • All tours depart from Porto
  • We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need.
  • Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Living Tours, R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352 354, 4050-418 Porto, Portugal


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

437christinat

27 Apr, 2024

Trip was so amazing and exceeded my already high expectations! Sights were amazing, we got so much wine and good food, the boat was so fun, and we got multiple other stops to see more views. Ricardo and Silvano were the best guides.

denisemM9230JW

27 Apr, 2024

Brilliant tour. Mario was a great guide, very informative and a sense of humour! Marcia was a great driver. Aveiro is a beautiful place well worth a visit. Value for money

Hosta_La_Vista

27 Apr, 2024

Perfect half day tour that covered everything we wanted. The tour guide Arnando (& driver Silva) were professional, friendly and gave just enough information without talking the whole time. The boat ride (and boat tour guide) were also outstanding. There is nothing on this tour or its staff that I could complain about, even the bus was comfortable and modern with wifi and plugins.

susiesE8328FD

24 Apr, 2024

Mario was an excellent tour guide he went above and beyond explaining everything. Good sense of humour. Loved being on his tour. And don’t forget the lovely Marcia who drove us around all day on the bus. I would book another tour with these two any day.

Glenn_P

24 Apr, 2024

Arnoldo was a great guide. Fun to see another area so different from Porto. Nice boat ride and stop at cosa nova

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Outstanding!!!

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Great success!

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Enjoyable 1/2 day excursion to the coast.

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Aveira

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Wonderful experience!

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Aveiro

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Value worth and great short trip to Averio

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Great afternoon tour to Aveiro

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Amazing!Thank you Maria!

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What a wonderful day

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As good as a private tour

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Sweet beach towns

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A lovely half day out from Porto.

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Wonderful tour

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Family Fun Day Out

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Great day trip out of the city

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Bad Weather; Good Tour

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Venice of Portugal

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Amazing Port Wine Tasting Tour!

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Interesting trip.

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Wine tasting

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