Arco Pintado

Cantanhede

Espinhel

Aveiro

Leiria

Pataias

Airas

Nazare

Lever

Arcozelo

Vila Nova de Gaia

Porto

Foz do Arelho

Sao Mamede de Infesta

Santo Tirso

Vila Do Conde

Vila Nova de.Famalica

Vila Nova de Famalicao

Barcelos

Talayuela

Casas de Belvis

Berzocana

Herreruela de Oropesa

Coimbra

Explore the Portuguese Venice with a moliceiro boat trip along the Aveiro

Aveiro: Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride

See some jaw-dropping ancient architecture at a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Convent of Christ: Entry Ticket

Check out this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Portugal

Batalha Monastery: Entry Ticket

Learn about the monastery's role in the the Cistercian Order in Portugal

Monastery of Alcobaça: Entry Ticket

Get to know the planet's most majestic wildlife at this eco-friendly zoo

Zoo Santo Inácio: Skip The Line Ticket

Dive into underwater wonders and see wildlife at the zoo

Zoo Santo Inacio + Sea Life Porto Pass

With a guide born in Coimbra and a former student of the city&#39;s legendary University, you will have the opportunity to discover one of Portugal&#39;s most fascinating cities. The birthplace of kings, Christians, Muslims, Jews, Romans, and Visigoths, this ancient capital is rich in history and full of magnificent places to explore. The highlight of the tour will be the University of Coimbra, one of the city&#39;s most emblematic landmarks. We will begin with a tour of the exterior of the institution and then proceed to a visit to the Botanical Garden, a charming space that combines nature and history. Next, we will walk through the medieval streets, visiting the Old Cathedral, one of the Castle Towers, and other historical landmarks that reveal Coimbra&#39;s unique past. We will conclude our visit by exploring the city center, its squares, churches, and especially the Monastery of Santa Cruz, a landmark of local architecture and history. Therefore, when you book our private tour, our Local Friend will contact you to learn about your interests and curiosities in order to create a 100% personalized itinerary, made especially for you.

Coimbra - Walking Tour in Portuguese with a Local Friend

Conímbriga is one of Portugal&#39;s most fascinating Roman cities, known for its size, state of preservation, and historical richness. During the visit, we&#39;ll explore magnificent mosaics, the impressive Casa de Cantaber, the Casa das Fontes, sections of the city wall, baths, a forum, and the National Museum, which houses numerous archaeological finds. The tour will be divided into two stages: first the archaeological site and then the National Museum. Conímbriga is currently in the process of applying to UNESCO and has already been recognized as a national monument. On-site, you&#39;ll find a café, restaurant, and restrooms for your convenience. The site is practically flat, making the visit pleasant and accessible.

Guided tour of Conimbriga, the best-preserved Roman city in Portugal

This guided tour will take us on a true journey through Coimbra&#39;s Jewish past, revealing the importance of the Jewish community in the history of the city and Portugal. Along the way, we&#39;ll explore the legacy left in Coimbra, always in connection with the national context. We&#39;ll also discuss the period of World War II and learn about the story of a former university student who, defying the Portuguese regime, saved thousands of refugees in France. During the visit, we will discover places of great importance, linked to Coimbra&#39;s Jewish past, with both national and international significance.

Guided tour of Jewish Coimbra

We will dedicate the morning to discovering the history of faith that surrounds Fátima and admiring the places that make it the religious center of Portugal: the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica. In the afternoon, we will visit Coimbra, a city that breathes youth and culture, where the first university in Portugal (and one of the oldest in the world) was founded, founded by D. Dinis. And, as “Coimbra is most charming when it’s time to say goodbye”, we are sure that we will keep wonderful memories of this trip.

Full-Day Coimbra and Fátima - Leaving from Porto 

Embark on a journey through northern Portugal and discover cities full of history, tradition, and beauty. The itinerary combines Lisbon, Sintra, Coimbra, Braga, Guimarães, Porto, Aveiro, and Fátima with an international experience in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Throughout the trip, you will visit historical monuments, centuries-old universities, sanctuaries, historic centers, traditional wineries, and enjoy a tasting of the famous Port wine. All this includes bus transportation , a bilingual tour guide , guided tours, and accommodation with breakfast. Duration: 8 days Mode : Regular Cities: Lisbon, Sintra, Coimbra, Braga, Santiago de Compostela, Guimarães, Porto, Aveiro and Fátima Itinerary: Day 1 - Monday - Lisbon: Arrival at São Paulo airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. At 7:30 PM, meet the guide at the hotel reception, where we will meet the other participants. In the evening, we optionally suggest participating in a traditional dinner with fado music. Day 2 - Tuesday - Lisbon &gt; Sintra &gt; Lisbon: Have breakfast and then leave for Sintra. Free time followed by a scenic drive along the Costa do Sol, passing through Cascais and Estoril, returning to Lisbon via the Portuguese Riviera. Arrival and panoramic view of the city, observing the exterior of the main monuments, such as the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, with time to sample Pastéis de Belém (optional). Return to the hotel. Accommodation. Day 3 - Wednesday - Lisbon &gt; Óbidos &gt; Coimbra &gt; Braga: Have breakfast and then head out to visit Óbidos, a charming walled medieval village. Continuing our journey to the historic and monumental city of Coimbra, we will enjoy a scenic drive to admire the Mondego River, the Convent of Santa Clara, the Old Cathedral, the Church of Santa Cruz, and many other tourist attractions. Visit your old and prestigious university. We continued on to Braga, the city of archbishops and capital of Minho. Accommodation. Day 4 - Thursday - Braga &gt; Santiago de Compostela &gt; Braga: Breakfast and departure for Santiago de Compostela. Guided tour of the historic, tourist and religious center, highlighting the exterior of the cathedral located in Praça do Obradoiro, where numerous pilgrims arrive daily on the famous Camino de Santiago. Return to Portugal passing through the typical village of Ponte de Lima, where we will have free time for shopping. Arrival in Braga. Accommodation. Day 5 - Friday - Braga &gt; Guimarães &gt; Porto: Breakfast. Panoramic tour of the city of Braga, highlighting the exterior of the Cathedral, the oldest in Portugal, and a visit to the Bom Jesus Sanctuary. Head to Guimarães to visit the interior of the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza and then take a walking tour of the historic center. Time to go shopping and head to Porto, visiting some famous wineries along the way, including a tasting of the famous Port wine. Arrival in Porto. Accommodation. Day 6 - Saturday - Porto: Breakfast. A day dedicated to the second largest city in Portugal. Panoramic tour of Gaia and the Douro River. A visit to the Stock Exchange Palace, highlighting its magnificent Arab Hall, and a tourist boat trip on the Douro River. Free afternoon in the city for sightseeing or shopping. Accommodation. In the evening, we suggest, as an optional service, a traditional dinner with popular Portuguese music. Day 7 - Sunday - Porto &gt; Aveiro &gt; Fátima &gt; Lisbon: Breakfast. Departure for Aveiro, the city of canals and delicious &quot;ovos moles,&quot; a much-loved regional sweet. Continuing on to Fatima, we will visit the Sanctuary, the small Chapel of the Apparitions, and the Basilica, where the tombs of Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta are located. Free time for religious commitments and shopping. Return to Lisbon. Accommodation. Day 8 - Monday - Lisbon &gt; City of origin: Breakfast and free time until transfer to the airport. End of our services.

Northern Portugal and Santiago!

A complete journey through the Iberian Peninsula, combining the best of Portugal and Spain in 16 days of unforgettable experiences, culture, history and landscapes. The journey begins in Lisbon and passes through destinations such as Sintra, Óbidos, Coimbra, Braga, Santiago de Compostela, Guimarães, Porto, Aveiro, and Fátima. Then, the trip crosses Spain, passing through Seville, Córdoba, Granada, Alicante, Valencia, Peñíscola, Barcelona, ​​Zaragoza, and Madrid. During the trip, travelers will have access to bus transportation with a bilingual tour guide in Portuguese and Spanish, arrival and departure transfers , accommodation with breakfast , guided tours and entrance fees to selected attractions , such as the University of Coimbra, the Ducal Palace of Guimarães, a Port wine cellar, the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace), a boat trip on the Douro River, and the Generalife Gardens and the Alcazaba in Granada. An excellent option for those who wish to experience the great classics of Portugal and Spain in a single trip, with comfort , assistance , and a carefully structured itinerary. Duration: 16 days Type: Regular Countries: Portugal and Spain Itinerary: Day 1 - Monday - Lisbon: Arrival at São Paulo airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. At 7:30 PM, meet your guide and the other participants at the hotel reception. In the evening, we suggest, as an optional extra activity, a dinner with a traditional fado performance. Day 2 - Tuesday - Lisbon &gt; Sintra &gt; Lisbon: Have breakfast and then leave for Sintra. Free time followed by a scenic drive along the Costa del Sol, passing through Cascais and Estoril, returning to Lisbon via the Portuguese Riviera. Arrival and panoramic city tour, with exterior views of the main monuments, such as the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, and free time to sample the famous Belém sweets (optional). Return to the hotel. Accommodation. Day 3 - Wednesday - Lisbon &gt; Óbidos &gt; Coimbra &gt; Braga: Breakfast and departure to visit Óbidos, a charming walled medieval village. Continuing on to the historic and monumental city of Coimbra, we offer a panoramic tour to admire the Mondego River, the Convent of Santa Clara, the Old Cathedral, and the Church of Santa Cruz, among many other tourist attractions. A visit to its ancient and prestigious university is also included. Departure for Braga, city of archbishops and capital of Minho. Accommodation. Day 4 - Thursday - Braga &gt; Santiago de Compostela &gt; Braga: Breakfast and departure for Santiago de Compostela. Guided tour of the historic, tourist and religious center, highlighting the exterior of the cathedral, located in Praça do Obradoiro, where many pilgrims arrive daily on the famous Camino de Santiago. Return to Portugal, passing through the typical village of Ponte de Lima, with free time. Arrival in Braga. Accommodation. Day 5 - Friday - Braga &gt; Guimarães &gt; Porto: Breakfast. Panoramic tour of the city of Braga, highlighting the exterior of its Cathedral, the oldest in Portugal, and a visit to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte. Head to Guimarães to visit the interior of the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza and enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic center. Free time for shopping and departure for Porto, with visits to some famous wineries along the way, including a tasting of the renowned Port wine. Arrival and accommodation. Day 6 - Saturday - Porto: Breakfast. A day dedicated to the second largest city in Portugal. Panoramic view of Gaia and the Douro River. Visit to the Stock Exchange Palace, highlighting its magnificent Arab Room, and a tourist boat trip on the Douro River. Free afternoon in the city for sightseeing or shopping. Accommodation. In the evening, we suggest, as an optional service, a traditional dinner with popular Portuguese music. Day 7 - Sunday - Porto &gt; Aveiro &gt; Fátima &gt; Lisbon: Breakfast. Departure for Aveiro, the city of canals and delicious &quot;ovos moles,&quot; a much-loved regional sweet. We continue our journey to Fatima. A visit to the Sanctuary, the Chapel of the Apparitions, and the Basilica, where the tombs of Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta are located. Free time for religious commitments and shopping. Return to Lisbon. Accommodation. Day 8 - Monday - Lisbon &gt; Seville: Breakfast. Leaving the Portuguese region of Alentejo for the Spanish region of Andalusia, more specifically its capital, Seville. Panoramic city tour with a local guide to admire Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the Santa Cruz neighborhood, the Torre del Oro, and the Cathedral. Accommodation. Day 9 - Tuesday - Seville &gt; Córdoba: Breakfast. Departure via Carmona and Écija to Córdoba, a city that houses the most important mosque in the Arab world during Islamic rule. Panoramic city tour with a local guide along the Guadalquivir River, which runs through the city, with time to stroll through the picturesque, winding streets and courtyards of the city center. Optional entrance to the Mosque-Cathedral. Free time in the city. Accommodation. Day 10 - Wednesday - Córdoba &gt; Granada: Breakfast. The journey begins with a landscape of extensive olive groves, passing through Baena towards Granada. Visit iconic sites such as the Generalife Gardens, a place to relax and contemplate, and the Alcazaba, a defensive site from the Islamic period. Free time in the city, where we suggest a visit to the Cathedral and the Royal Chapel, where the mortal remains of the Catholic Monarchs are located. Optionally, you can attend a flamenco show. Accommodation. Day 11 - Thursday - Granada &gt; Alicante &gt; Valencia: Breakfast. Exit via Lorca towards Alicante. Arrival and free time to admire Mount Benacantil with its Santa Bárbara fortress and the possibility of strolling along the emblematic Esplanade of Spain, next to the marina. Continue through Alcoy until you reach Valencia. Panoramic tour of the city, where you can appreciate the harmony between historical attractions and avant-garde architecture, such as the City of Arts and Sciences, a pioneer in scientific and cultural matters, and the Oceanographic Aquarium. Accommodation. Day 12 - Friday - Valencia &gt; Peñíscola &gt; Barcelona: Breakfast. Departure via Castellón to the picturesque village of Peñíscola, with its medieval citadel perched on a cliff, contrasting with the newer urban area facing its extensive beach. Visiting hours. In the afternoon, continue along the Mediterranean road towards Barcelona. Arrival and accommodation. Day 13 - Saturday - Barcelona: Breakfast. Panoramic city tour with a local guide, visiting the main attractions of this spectacular city: Montjuïc, the markets, La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter. Finally, there is the possibility of visiting the Cathedral of the Sea, known from the television series of the same name. Free time during which we recommend visiting iconic Gaudí landmarks such as Park Güell and the Sagrada Família, strolling along Las Ramblas and the waterfront, or even visiting the Camp Nou football stadium. Accommodation. Day 14 - Sunday - Barcelona &gt; Zaragoza &gt; Madrid: Breakfast. Departure via Lleida to Zaragoza, with an optional stop to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, patron saint of Spain, where it is possible to admire paintings by Goya. Departure via Calatayud and Guadalajara bound for Madrid. Accommodation. Day 15 - Monday - Madrid: Breakfast. Panoramic tour of Madrid, offering views of several important city landmarks, including the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Prado and Thyssen museums, as well as the Castellana and the avant-garde Plaza de Castilla. You will still have some time in the city to explore some of the most important tourist attractions of the Spanish capital: Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol or Gran Vía. Accommodation. Day 16 - Tuesday - Madrid &gt; City of origin: Breakfast and free time until transfer to the airport. End of our services.

Iberians – Portugal and Spain

Choose Gray Line Dominican Republic while in Punta Cana! A reliable and comfortable transportation service. Notes: This option is for a transfer to/from Bavaro Hotel. If your hotel is not the Bavaro Hotel, please choose another option.

Tour e biglietti a Coimbra