• Coimbra - Skip the hassle of public transport or shared tours and enjoy the comfort and safety of a private guide who will pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with the Clean & Safe Seal guarantee.

This tour is perfect for those looking to escape traditional tours and experience something more authentic and unique.

The travel time from Lisbon to Coimbra is approximately 2 hours (204km).

• University of Coimbra - Begin your visit to Coimbra at the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter the Paço das Escolas, where you’ll find the Joanina Library, São Miguel Chapel, Capelos Room, Medieval and Academic Prison, Weapons Room, Private Examination Room, and University Tower.
  Founded in 1290 by King D. Dinis, the University of Coimbra is the oldest Portuguese-speaking university and one of the oldest in the world.
  With 730 years of history, the University of Coimbra is a significant institution in the history of Portugal and the entire Portuguese-speaking world, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 for its unique material and immaterial heritage.
• Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) - After leaving the University, head towards Sé Velha (Old Cathedral of Coimbra).
  Construction of the Old Cathedral began in the 12th century under Master Roberto, who was also overseeing the works of the Cathedral of Lisbon at the time. The Romanesque church, built from yellow limestone, is situated on a slope and features three aisles, a prominent transept, and a threefold headboard. The single-floor cloister on the southern side of the church was constructed at the beginning of the 13th century.
• Praca Oito de Maio - This square is named after the day in 1834 when liberal troops entered Coimbra. It features buildings from the 16th, 17th, and other centuries, including the Monastery of Santa Cruz, one of the city’s landmarks.
• Igreja de Santa Cruz - Explore Praça 8 de Maio, where you’ll find the Monastery of Santa Cruz de Coimbra (free entrance to the church), the National Pantheon, and one of Coimbra’s oldest monuments, founded in 1131. The first two kings of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques and his son, D. Sancho I, are buried in this Monastery (tickets not included).
  Did you know that Saint Anthony, one of the most beloved saints, deepened his knowledge at the Santa Cruz Monastery?
• Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha - The Monastery of Santa-Clara-a-Velha (tickets not included), founded in 1283 by a noblewoman, D. Mor Dias, was soon handed over to the Poor Clares. It was later refounded by Queen Isabel of Aragon, the Holy Queen, who wore the Poor Clare’s habit after becoming a widow.
  Did you know that the Santa-Clara-a-Velha Monastery suffered several floods caused by the Mondego River?
  It was in the Paço of the Santa-Clara-a-Velha Monastery that D. Inês de Castro lived and was executed in 1355 by order of King D. Afonso IV, father of D. Pedro I of Portugal, future king of Portugal and lover of D. Inês de Castro. The story doesn’t end here! Learn more from our guide’s account about Pedro and Inês on-site.
• Porto - Now, it’s time to head to Porto! You’ll arrive with the stories shared by your guide, the warmth of the people you met, and the emotions experienced during this wonderful day, which was meant to be just a travel trip but turned into an unforgettable experience.
  The travel time from Coimbra to Porto is about 1 hour and 30 minutes (120km).

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Pick-up at hotel/accommodation in Lisbon
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Drop-off at hotel/accommodation in Porto
• Driver/Guide

• Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance
• Entrance tickets to monuments
• Lunch

Are you currently in Lisbon and planning to go to Porto? Have you figured out your transport plans from Lisbon to Porto? Were you aware that the journey between Lisbon and Porto takes you through one of Portugal’s most breathtaking regions? Why not make your transfer a memorable adventure by exploring a few spots in Portugal’s Heartland, and get a glimpse of a whole new side of the country.

Coimbra, 204 km away from Lisbon, was the first capital of the nation during the reign of our initial monarchs. The city gained significance with the establishment of the University in 1290, leading to the development of a cityscape scattered with captivating structures.

Embark on a journey through Coimbra, a lively historic city with a young demographic that has much to impart and display.

Did you know that…
• the Johannine Library is home to bats that play a crucial role in preserving books, as the bats consume insects that damage paper?
• Saint Anthony honed his studies at the Santa Cruz Monastery?

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