Visit Coimbra in a one day tour, starting by trying the best suckling pig in Portugal (Lunch Included), where it is original from, after that, start your city sightseeing by visiting the university of Coimbra, see the beautiful view you have from there and its beautiful Library, considered one of the most beautiful in the world. Then continue your journey by walking through the historical streets of the ancient town of Coimbra passing by several churches in the center including one of the oldest Cathedrals of Portugal, built by our first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques. Then stroll by River Mondego and cross the bridge and fi before your driver picks you up to take you back to Lisbon. We are very flexible so let us know if theres any specific place you would like to visit while in Coimbra.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Lunch
✔ Bottled water
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Gratuities
✖ Any other food or drinks
Pickup Locations
1. Lisboa Airport
2. Hotel Mundial
3. Lisbon
Additional Info: We pick up from the cruise port or any hotel in the greater Lisbon area and surroundings, if you have any doubts, ask us.
Itinerary
1
Universita Di Coimbra
Have the opportunity to know the oldest university of Portugal together with one of the world’s grandest and unique libraries, the Biblioteca Joanina, where the bats are responsible for the cleaning of the books and the walls are thick enough to maintain its temperature.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Biblioteca Joanina
18th century library
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra
18th century church
4
Se Velha De Coimbra
This church was built in the 12th century by Afonso Henrique when he claimed himself king of Portugal and made Coimbra its capital. After that had some modifications that finished in the 16th century, so you today you can observe the mixture of styles in its architecture.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Torre de Almedina
Pass through the Almedina door and tower, the original entrance of the fortified city center.
6
Igreja de Santa Cruz
Also built in the 12th century, finished in the 13th century, by the two first kings of Portugal, where they are both buried. Suffered modifications in the 16th century by King Manuel I and made it what it is today.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
