About this experience
Discover Coimbra, Aveiro, and Costa Nova on a day trip from Porto. Visit the University of Coimbra, enjoy a moliceiro boat ride in Aveiro, and explore Costa Nova's colorful houses.
Highlights
- Feel the breeze as you glide along Aveiro's canals on a moliceiro boat ride
- Enjoy free time to explore Aveiro and savor local delicacies like ovos moles
- Visit Costa Nova and admire its colorful striped houses and sandy beaches
- Stroll through the medieval streets of Coimbra and soak up the atmosphere
- Explore the University of Coimbra, one of Europe's oldest universities
What's included
- Comfortable drive to Coimbra
- Free time in Coimbra
- Visit to Aveiro
- Free time for lunch in Aveiro
- Moliceiro boat ride
- Visit to Costa Nova
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Begin with a comfortable drive to historic Coimbra, often called the “City of Students.” Visit the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest universities in Europe, known for its majestic baroque library, academic traditions, and breathtaking views over the city.
After the guided visit, enjoy free time to wander through Coimbra’s medieval streets, explore local shops, or relax at a café and absorb the city’s timeless atmosphere.
Continue to the picturesque city of Aveiro, frequently referred to as the “Portuguese Venice.” Upon arrival, have free time for lunch, with plenty of opportunities to taste fresh seafood, regional sweets like ovos moles, or simply enjoy the serene canals that shape the city’s identity.
After lunch, embark on a delightful moliceiro boat ride, gliding gently along the waterways on one of the traditional, brightly painted boats once used to harvest seaweed. This peaceful experience offers a unique perspective of Aveiro’s history, architecture, and natural beauty.
Conclude with a visit to the iconic Costa Nova, famous for its wide sandy beaches and its colorful striped houses known as palheiros. Here, have time to stroll along the seaside, take photos of the vibrant scenery, and embrace the coastal charm that makes this area so beloved.
Things to note
- Passport or ID card, copy accepted
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
The tour involves walking on medieval streets
The boat ride is on traditional moliceiro boats