Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise | La Vacanza Travel

Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: Portugal, Porto, Porto
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  • 9 hours
  • Porto
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

An 9 hour tour to Aveiro, the portuguese "Venice" and Coimbra, one of the oldest capitals of Portugal.

Starting in Aveiro, a museum city of Art Noveau, birds and salt pans, you will find some of the most beautiful buildings of the country. A tradicional "moliceiro" boat ride along the channels is part of the tour. After tasting the typical regional sweets, have a walk in the centre where we will visit the Cathedral, St Joana museum, and the fish market. You will then have some free time for lunch.

After, we will take you to Coimbra, a city known for being the students city with an astonishing University. Filled with monuments and historical treasures, this city is ready to be discovered by you. Starting with the Cathedral of Coimbra, St.Cruz Church and the Historical City Center. Followed by the University of Coimbra where you can go inside for an optional visit.

You will then be driven to your accommodation back in Oporto.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Universita Di Coimbra, Paco das Escolas, Coimbra 3000-370 Portugal

Visit the University

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Se Velha De Coimbra, Largo da Se Velha, Coimbra 3000-38 Portugal

Visit the Historical Center of Coimbra

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Mercado Do Peixe Da Costa Nova, Av. Jose Estevao 236, Costa Nova, Ilhavo 3830-455 Portugal

Visit this typical fishman centre village

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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

Typical Cruise in a traditional Moliceiro boat

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Bottled water
  • Local guide
  • River cruise in Aveiro
  • Entry/Admission - Ria de Aveiro

Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Personal Expenses
  • Coimbra University Complex

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 3 people is required to conduct the tour
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

R. das Carmelitas 70, 4000 Porto, Portugal


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

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

Duration

9 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Janine_P

21 Apr, 2024

Our guide Tiago was wonderful. He explained the history and gave us insights about the area in such an easy to digest manner. He also gave us some space on our own to explore Coimbra, which was great. My nephew is autistic but Tiago had the sensitivity to keep him engaged in the tour, and made him feel like part of the group. Coimbra itself is gorgeous and it blows my mind the University still standing since 1290. The Biblioteca Joanina is a must see and its so beautiful. I almost cried. We stop for lunch to have "leitao" and it was delicious. Probably the best meal I had during my 9 night stay in Portugal. It was just simple food done right. Aveiro was very cute and a nice way to finish the day. I definitely recommend this tour

CarlosManuel_S

04 Apr, 2024

The trip was nice and the guíe was very nice and know everything. about the travel , history and general culture

DayTrip17164496827

24 Mar, 2024

We just had this tour today. It was a beautiful day and our tour guide Alex Vincent was very friendly and professional. Coimbra University library was a must see and Aveiro cruise was also very nice. With this tour we were able to visit two beautiful places in one day, otherwise we might only be able to visit one place in a day. So I highly recommend this tour!

SUZANNE_B

05 Mar, 2024

Make sure that you ask the provider to purchase tickets to visit the University of Coimbra library, chapel and Royal Palace, truly the highlight of this tour for us. My husband rated these sights higher than any other he had seen in our extensive touring in Portugal these past 7 weeks. These tickets are not included in the tour and it is better to reserve beforehand especially for the library. We gladly reimbursed the 11,50 euros ticket (seniors). We also saw students milling around in their school capes and ribbons. Aveiro was pleasant too and very different scenery and a boat ride with good commentary on the natural canals. Alex, our driver and guide was very pleasant and helpful and we had a thrilling ride to and from Porto. He pointed us in the right direction and gave general information, answering all questions but did not tour inside with us. Also no up and down hilly streets on this tour which we appreciated. All in all a great day!

Mlo1713

05 Jan, 2024

Beautiful day in Coimbra, started by a beautiful cafe and then the shopping area, which was beautiful. Proceeded to the University area to see the library and palace, amust see, very beautiful. Ended our day in the sea town of Aveiro. We had lunch in a great cafe and then did a boat ride along the canal, worth doing. Its a great way to see more of the town. Highly recommend this tour!

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Coimbra / Aveiro full day tour with Antonio Maximo was excellent!

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Active Fun A Must If You Have No Car

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Bello viaje bajo la guia de Carlos

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