Coimbra Aveiro

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.

Begin the trip to Aveiro, a city on the waterfront is considered the small Venice of Portugal. It is an important urban center, port, rail, university and tourist. The second city to visit is Coimbra, a Portuguese city located in central Portugal and the country's old capital, houses a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. This itinerary may change. We can start in Coimbra, depending what the group wants.

Enjoy a completely private transfer from Porto to Lisbon, with optional stops along the way in Aveiro, Coimbra, Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos. Enjoy your free time and discover each historic center for yourself. Aveiro, known as the Portuguese Venice and its colorful canals, Coimbra known for the city of students and the university, Fátima, one of the largest pilgrimage sites in Europe, Óbidos, a beautifully preserved medieval walled city, or Nazaré, a fishing village known by a Christian miracle and surfing in giant waves. It may take 1 hour at each stop, on average, but we are flexible. If you don't want to visit these beautiful cities, you can choose to transfer directly, without stops between Porto and Lisbon. We have comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Enjoy a pick-up service from your hotel or accommodation at a time that suits you.

Discover Portugal in Style: Lisbon to Porto Explore Portugal on an exclusive journey from Lisbon to Porto, guided by expert storytellers who bring history to life. Óbidos – A medieval treasure with picturesque streets and ancient walls. Nazaré – World-famous for its giant waves and deep-rooted fishing traditions. Fátima – A sacred pilgrimage site that inspires millions. Coimbra – Home to one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Aveiro – The “Venice of Portugal,” with scenic canals and colorful boats. More than a transfer, this is a fully guided experience—your guide accompanies you at every stop, sharing local insights and fascinating stories. ✅ Hotel pick-up in Lisbon ✅ Drop-off in Porto ✅ Full-day immersive tour Discover Portugal with comfort, culture, and style. Book now!

Enjoy a completely private transfer from Lisbon to Porto, with optional stops along the way, in the cities of Aveiro, Coimbra, Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos. Enjoy your free time and discover each historic center for yourself. Aveiro, known as the Portuguese Venice and its colorful canals. Coimbra known as the city of students and the university. Fátima, one of the largest pilgrimage sites in Europe. Óbidos, a beautifully preserved medieval walled city, or Nazaré, a fishing village known for a Christian miracle and giant wave surfing. It may take 1 hour at each stop, on average, but we are flexible. If you don't want to visit these beautiful cities, you can choose to transfer directly, without stops between Lisbon and Porto. We have comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Enjoy a pick-up service from your hotel or accommodation at a time that suits you.

Our school is located in a stunning landscape with unmissable fauna and flora. When the host of the experience in a natural environment is one of the most robust and imposing animals, contrasting with all its sweetness and delicacy, it makes the baptism on horseback a lively, unique and unforgettable experience. Over 25 minutes in tune with the horse, any nature lover, with or without equestrian experience, child or adult, will awaken an illustrious and distinct sensation. It is an ideal experience to open doors to a whole passion for the equestrian world.

Explore the coastal towns of Aveiro then travel back in time to the old city of Coimbra on this Private 9-hour tour from Porto. Admire the canals and bridges in Aveiro with your private guide/driver. Continue to Coimbra where you will see the oldest University in Portugal, as well as its old buildings throughout the city. We will give you suggestions on what to do, but it will be personalized to the customer. If you have something specific that you want to visit you can go to on these cities.

After picking up the participants in Coimbra, we will head to Aveiro, less than an hour away. We'll start aboard one of the traditional Moliceiros boats, which were formerly used to catch "moliço" and to transport seaweed and salt. After boarding, we will make a 45-minute journey through the urban channels that characterize and divide the city known as the “Portuguese Venice“. Then, we will go to Praia da Barra where we get to know the mouth of the Vouga river and the Aveiro estuary, barred by strong walls which gave rise to a beautiful beach without waves much sought after by families. We can also appreciate the lighthouse of Aveiro. After visiting, we continue to Costa Nova, one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal and also with the most original neighborhood due to the houses painted with different colored stripes that border the Ria. After enjoying all that Costa Nova has to offer, we will return to Coimbra and finish the tour.

To start the trip, we will pick you up at your hotel located in Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia. Take the opportunity to relax and travel comfortably with one of our drivers in a comfortable vehicle. Depending on the option purchased (With stops or without stops), discover some of the beauties we have in Portugal. Some suggestions for stops: Aveiro, Coimbra, Fátima, Óbidos, Mira D'Aire Caves or Évora. Coimbra The city, located on a hill by the Mondego River, was called Aeminium in Roman times. The Romans founded the civitas of Aeminium in this place at the time of Augustus, which came under the protection of nearby Conímbriga, some 15 kilometres to the south. Évora has a history dating back more than five millennia. You can plan your trip on the day with the driver. If you want a different city, get in touch with us so we can tell you if it is possible. End the trip by being dropped off at your hotel in the Algarve. Get ready to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Algarve

Situated next to the sea and the estuary, Aveiro is crossed by a network of channels through which the traditional moliceiros stroll. These boats that used to be used to collect algae, are now used for sightseeing. Along the canal we can admire several buildings in Art Nouveau style, and along the ria we find Ílhavo, a city by the sea where the famous Vista Alegre porcelain factory is located. Situated along the Mondego River, Coimbra is the city of students and has been named a World Heritage Site. Here 6 kings of Portugal were born as well as the country's first University and one of the oldest in Europe.

POSSIBILITY TO CHANGE THE ITINERARY AND VISIT THE GIANT WAVES OF NAZARÉ, AS YOU WISH. What sets our tour apart is the thrill of an exclusive journey that unveils the heart and soul of Portugal! Imagine sailing through the picturesque canals of Aveiro, indulging in the sweetness of its famous pastries, and then venturing to Coimbra, where history comes to life in its ancient university and cobblestone streets. But it doesn't stop there! We'll bask in the spiritual aura of Fátima, witness the historical embrace of Óbidos, and finally, soak in the vibrant vibes of modern Aveiro. What truly sets us apart is not just the destinations but the way we let you immerse yourself in each one. Plus, it’s a private tour! You dictate the pace, the stops, and we make sure your day is an unforgettable adventure that aligns perfectly with your desires. From the cutting-edge comfort of our Mercedes van, this is an experience that'll thrill and satisfy every sense of wanderlust you possess!

Discover Portugal in Style: Porto to Lisbon Experience Portugal on an exclusive journey from Porto to Lisbon, guided by expert storytellers who bring history to life. Aveiro – The “Venice of Portugal,” with scenic canals and colorful boats. Coimbra – Home to one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Fátima – A sacred pilgrimage site that inspires millions. Nazaré – World-famous for its giant waves and deep-rooted fishing traditions. Óbidos – A medieval treasure with picturesque streets and ancient walls. More than a transfer, this is a fully guided experience—your guide accompanies you at every stop, sharing local insights and fascinating stories. ✅ Hotel pick-up in Porto ✅ Drop-off in Lisbon ✅ Full-day immersive tour Discover Portugal with comfort, culture, and style. Book now!

Enjoy visits Coimbraknown as the “City of Students & Aveiro, known as the Little Venice of Portugal 250 km north of Lisbon and affords a rewarding 11 hours Private Tour experience. Start visiting Coimbra and the oldest university in Portugal is a World Heritage Site, high on a hill in the middle of the city. Coimbra is a charming city with a long history, visit mandatory are the Monastery of Santa Cruz, Old Cathedral of Coimbra and Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha. Then drive to Aveiro and take an idyllic cruise on the Moliceiro River, you’ll admire art-nouveau architecture and visit Costa Nova’s beaches, famed for their exotic bird species. Enjoy dishes up excellent regional cooking, with good-value, high-quality from Seafood stew, the grilled cuttlefish and desert “sweet eggs”. Private tour also includes a free and flexible pick-up (7:30am) /drop-off (7:30pm) from your located accommodations and lunch.

We transfer you from Porto to Coimbra or Coimbra to Porto with stops. Next to the Ria, a vast lagoon basin where the sweet waters of the Vouga river mix with the waters of the sea, Aveiro, intersected by aquatic streets where the colorful Moliceiro boats glide, is one of the most interesting cities of the Portuguese coast. After a boat ride we take direction towards Coimbra to drop off in a place to determine.

Enjoy a taylor made journey between the country's two largest cities in a private and comfortable transportation. Along the way you'll be able to enjoy different cultures, architecture and gastronomy. Drive with great professionals, 100% dedicated to you, your family and friends.

Book a private transfer from Coimbra or Aveiro to the international airport or to your accommodation in Lisbon. Start your journey at a great start with professional and friendly drivers. Meet your driver in the Arrivals Hall and get to where you need it conveniently and easily. Drivers are available 24 hours a day to take you or bring you from the airport. Book a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to your accommodation Find your driver in the Arrivals Hall to start the transfer Feel safe with friendly, professional drivers This transfer is available 24 hours a day

Let yourself be taken to Coimbra, Portugal's first capital and the oldest university city in the country. Coimbra is a tradition with its students in black capes and with fado, a love story. To visit Coimbra is to discover Alta with the university, the Chapel of São Miguel and the Joanina Library of the century. XVIII, is to go down its alleys and reach Baixa with the Cathedral, the Church of Santa Cruz erected by Afonso Henriques – first king of Portugal – and where his tomb is; is to discover the Mondego River and get lost in a labyrinth of small streets. Portugal is land and water and Aveiro called the Venice of Portugal is an example of this. Flat land surrounded by channels where moliceiro boats are still a constant.

Venice in Portugal, is it possible?! You will surely be surprised by what you will discover. Visit to Aveiro, the Portuguese Venice and to Coimbra the city of students. We do the best tours because we do it with passion! In times which call for extraordinary measures, rest assured our Team at Tugatrips – Safe and clean certified enterprise – has taken all measures to give you the confidence so that you and your loved ones can enjoy a relaxing experience!

Starting around 08:30 AM, departing from Porto this memorable tour will take you to Aveiro which is considered the portuguese “Venice”, the city of the birds and great salt. Aveiro is also the museum city of "Art Noveau" and has some of the most beautiful colorful buildings of the country. Come discover this city in a traditional “moliceiro” boat along the lake channels and taste the typical regional sweets. Followed by Coimbra, a city known for being the students city, full of traditions and one of the oldest capitals of Portugal. Filled with monuments and historical treasures this city is waiting for you.

Why going directly to Lisbon from Douro Valley, taking a few stops, it is possible to visit the Medieval and Fortified town of Obidos, The fishing and surfing town of Nazare, the UNESCO Monastery of Alcobaca and the traditional town of Aveiro. In one way and one day, you will get a glance of Portugal, our history, tradition and culture. Through the tour we will visit Coimbra , home of one of the oldest universities in the world, with its magnificent Joanine Library, the entire University Complex, the Monastery of Santa Cruz and the medieval houses. While in the medieval town of Óbidos, we will visit the picturesque maze of cobblestone streets, the whitewashed houses, and the vibrant bougainvillea.