On the banks of the river Mondego, Coimbra is famous for its University, the oldest in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe, which over time has shaped its image to become "the city of students". We begin this visit, precisely at the university founded in the XIIIth Century and which UNESCO has placed on its list of World Heritage sites. With the narrow streets, courtyards, stairs and medieval arches, bathed by the Mondego river, was the birthplace of 6 Portuguese kings and the First Dynasty.

 

Admire the Joanine Library, which has more than 300,000 works dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries arranged in beautiful gilt-covered bookcases.

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Porto, with its splendid geographical location on the mouth of the river Douro and an architectural heritage of exceptional quality, the historic centre of Porto was declared UNESCO World Heritage. Porto is the capital of the North and the second largest city in the country. The Historical Center acquires a singular panoramic value, reinforced in the profusion of monuments like the Cathedral, the Church of Santa Clara or the ” Palacio da Bolsa”. Also known world-wide by its excellent wine: Porto.

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Pick up and Drop off

Our local guide will pick you up at your hotel, airport, cruise terminal or other meeting point.