From Lisbon: Private Tour to Coimbra with Drop-off in Porto

204 km from Lisbon you will find Coimbra, first capital of the kingdom, in the time of our first monarchs, for almost two centuries, it gained new prominence with the foundation of the University in 1290, which provided the formation of a urban core full of remarkable buildings. You will start the visit to Coimbra at the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Paço das Escolas. With 730 years of history, the University of Coimbra is an unavoidable institution in the history of Portugal and the entire Portuguese-speaking world, having been considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, due to its unique material and immaterial heritage, fundamental in the history of Portugal. European and world scientific culture. While leaving the University, you will follow towards Sé Velha de Coimbra (Old Cathedral of Coimbra) and visit the interior. You will find the Praça 8 de Maio where you find the Monastery of Santa Cruz de Coimbra (visit the interior), National Pantheon and one of the oldest monuments of Coimbra, founded in 1131. In this Monastery are buried the first two kings of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques and his son, D. Sancho I. The Monastery of Santa-Clara-a-Velha (visit the interior), founded in 1283, by a noble lady, D. Mor Dias, and delivered to the Poor Clares shortly after. Later it was refounded by Queen Isabel of Aragon, the Holy Queen who, when she became a widow, wore the Poor Clare’s’ habit. Now, it’s time to go to Porto! You will arrive at your destination carrying the stories you heard through the testimony of your guide, the good mood you felt from the contact of the people from each location you visited and the emotions experienced during this wonderful day that was intended to be just a travel trip but became an unforgettable experience. The duration of the trip is about 1h30. 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, later, in 1355, was executed following the order of King D. Afonso IV, father of D. Pedro I of Portugal, future king of Portugal and D. Inês de Castros lover. The story doesn’t end here! Find out more through our guide’s testimony about Pedro and Inês on the spot? Trip Itinerary • Departure at 8:30 at Hotel/Accommodation in Lisbon • University of Coimbra, Unesco World Heritage • Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) • Square May 8 • Monastery of Santa Cruz de Coimbra • Monastery of Santa-Clara-a-Velha • Porto What’s ??included: • Driver/Guide • Personal accompaniment during the whole day • Pick up at hotel/accommodation in Lisbon • Drop-off at hotel/accommodation in Porto • Bottled water • Private transportation WiFi on board • Air-conditioned vehicle What’s ??not included: • Any additional expenses not covered and agreed in advance • Entrance tickets to monuments • Lunch Additional Information: • Confirmation will be received at time of booking • Infant seats available • Service animals allowed • Stroller accessible Wheelchair accessible • Folding Wheelchair accessible • Instant Confirmation • Other departure locations are available upon request • Most travelers can participate • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.