Take a half-day trip to Aveiro, a city famous for its traditional moliceiro boats and known as the "Venice of Portugal".
We start the day with pick-up at the client's hotel/accommodation to head to Aveiro.
We begin with a guided tour of the historic center of the city, highlighting the beautiful Aveiro Cathedral, founded in 1423, in baroque style, and declared a National Monument. Admire the charming residences and enchanted streets with some Art Nouveau details.
Fall in love with the Rossio garden, where the arms of the estuary pass and be amazed by a beautiful moliceiro boat ride.
Visit a traditional local pastry shop and enjoy the soft eggs so typical of the city.
Further away from the center, visit the Salinas and travel to Costa Nova, a beautiful white sand beach. Discover the famous typical fishermen's houses, painted in bright colors and with vertical stripes, which used to serve fishermen and are now residences dedicated to tourism.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Moliceiro Boat Trip (shared with other travelers)
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Soft Eggs Offer
✔ Pick-up and drop-off at the customer's hotel
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ Lunch
✖ Tips
Pickup Locations
1. Casa da Companhia, Vignette Collection, an IHG hotel
2. Saboaria
3. Eurostars Aliados
4. Vincci Ponte de Ferro
5. Hilton Porto Gaia
6. Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
7. B&B HOTEL Porto Expo Aeroporto
8. Wine & Books Hotels | Porto
9. S. Bento Residences
10. Gabriel Guesthouse
11. Portfolio Guest House Premium
12. Youropo - Cosy
13. Hotel Porto River Infante
14. Mercure Porto Centro Aliados
15. Gallery Townhouse
16. Flag Hotel Porto Maia
17. Guesthouse Franco
18. Charming House Portas Da Maia
19. Solar Antigo Porto Aeroporto
20. Hotel Vianorte
Additional Info: The guide will contact the client to arrange a pick-up time at the accommodation/hotel
Itinerary
1
Porto
Pick-up of customers at the hotel/accommodation, with travel towards Aveiro
2
Jardim do Rossio
Moliceiro boat trip along the Ria de Aveiro
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Forum Aveiro
Forum Aveiro - the largest commercial space in the city which, due to its architecture and format, has already earned it some distinctions in international awards.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Ponte Lacos de Amizade
In the vicinity of the Forum is the Ponte dos Laços da Amizade where we find several ties tied to its structure. The idea came from two university students in 2004, with the aim of symbolizing friendship.
Duration: 5 minutes
5
Cattedrale di Aveiro
Sé de Aveiro, also known as the Parish Church of Nossa Senhora da Glória. Dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, this Cathedral clearly demonstrates a fusion of architectural styles that have filled it over the years, from Baroque, Gothic and Mannerist.
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Jardim do Rossio
Visit the renowned pastry shop for making soft eggs.
Optional purchase
Duration: 5 minutes
7
Jardim do Rossio
Free time
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Aveiro
Passage through the Salinas
9
Praia da Costa Nova
Visit the famous colorful houses of Costa Nova do Prado, which are located approximately 10 minutes by car from the city center and are certainly the most photogenic houses in Portugal. Located in Ílhavo, just a few meters from the beach, the houses are nowadays used for tourism, mainly during the summer season. In the past it was a fishing village and these houses were mainly used to store fishing equipment.
Duration: 30 minutes
10
Porto
Return trip to Porto, with drop-off at the clients' hotel
Duration: 50 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
