Top Coimbra Tours by Duration - page 4

Explore the Portuguese pilgrimage site of Fátima on this half-day tour. After a convenient pickup from your Fátima hotel, visit the Chapel of Apparitions and the basilica where the three children to whom the Holy Lady of Fátima appeared a century ago are buried. Visit their homes in the village of Aljustrel, see the church where they were baptized, and learn their compelling story from an informative local guide.

Our adventures are not just made of Nature and proof of this is our visit to the historic village of Monsanto In 1938, this was considered the most Portuguese village in Portugal and was awarded the silver rooster that it still proudly displays today on its Lucano tower. In this village everything seems magical, its location on the slope of a granite outcrop meant that the village's inhabitants built houses using the huge boulders as part of the housing structure, often defying the laws of physics. At the top we find the Monsanto castle which still shows its grandeur and the ingenuity of the Portuguese people who built it, also becoming known in recent years for being one of the settings for the famous series "Game of Thrones" All of this will always be accompanied by breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable displays of nature.

This is an excursion to the 5 Villages of Lousã, with a stop for a guided tour. At Talasnal there will be a tasting of the typical candy - the Talasnico - and tea or coffee. Come with us and get to know the corners of these Villages and the stories that each one tells. Our guides know this territory full of culture and tradition, with much to discover and tell. Immerse yourself in the Serra da Lousã!

Serra da Lousã is known for its "magical villages" of schist but it is not only its stone houses that are magical. This off-road tour will take you to the discovery of its oak, chestnut and pine forests where noble creatures and magical silhouettes inhabit the Deer. Among the forests where these majestic beings inhabit we will also take you to observe and know smaller species, but no less important for the ecosystem, which gave us their unique colors and look… Come with us on this adventure, the Serra da Lousã Nature awaits you.

In this e-bike tour we invite participants to reach the Roman Ruins of Conímbriga in an environmentally friendly and healthy transport. Before delivering the bikes at our meeting point in front of Astória hotel or in agreed location, we suggest following the properly marked routes of the Carmelite Route (Caminhos de Fátima, follow the blue arrows) to the Ruins and, on the way back, the Route of the Portuguese Central Way (St James Way, follow the yellow arrows). There are about 35km A National Monument since 1910, Conímbriga is the most notable archaeological site from the Roman period in Portugal and also the most visited. The Conímbriga Monographic Museum was founded in 1962 and its mission is to manage the ruins of the Roman city, promote its public exhibition and continue archaeological research on the site. Tickets for visiting the Ruins and the Museum are included in the tour. We assist you for any questions or mechanical details.

We invite you to live an experience in the imposing Massif of Sicó that shapes this wild scenery, as well as the way of life of the people. Here, side by side, stone and man steadfastly resist the wear and tear of time. You look around and the entire landscape appears dominated by the sharp edges of the stone. On the way to Buracas valley, we will hike in fields of lapiás, authentic “stone cemeteries”, dolinas (sinkholes) and hold your breath for the most impressive scenery of all: the Casmilo caves, popularly known as “the mouths of the mountains”. Then we will enter the canyon and hike to the Our Lady of Circulo Santuary, in the top of the mountain, and visit the Outeiro windmill! In this hike we will also pass in three mountain villages. IMPORTANT: Feel safe, we have the "Clean & Safe" seal from Turismo de Portugal!

Lose yourself in the flavors and sights of the Douro Valley with this private guided tour. Travel to Peso da Régua for port wine tasting and views of the Douo River. Drive along the scenic N-222 road through the valley to Pinhão to see its ornate railway station and sample some local olive oil and honey with a visit to another winery.

See the highlights of Figueira da Foz without having to worry about planning or driving with this activities-packed tour from Coimbra. In addition to visiting the town’s salt pans, you’ll check out Praia da Claridade, a favorite beach among locals, and the Castle of Montemor—you’ll even get the chance to taste a typical Tentúgal pastry, one of the 7 wonders of Portuguese gastronomy.

Venture to one of Portugal’s most-visited Catholic shrines on this small-group, full-day tour. Following pickup from your Lisbon hotel, head to Fátima, where you can see the Sanctuary, attend a mass, and view the location of the 1917 apparitions. You’ll also see the house of one of the shepherd children said to have witnessed the apparition, and will finally explore the Castle of Óbidos (followed by a ginginha tasting).

Venture away from the bustling city and spend a day in wine country on this full-day excursion. Visit central Portugal’s Bairrada wine region for a day filled with tastings and local experiences. Stop at a few vineyards to learn about the winemaking process, including how to make sparkling wine. Sample various wines, stroll through the vines, walk through deep cellar tunnels, and more over the course of the day.

Turn your journey to Lisbon into a rich sightseeing experience with this one-way private tour starting in Fátima, Nazaré, or Óbidos. Instead of a simple transfer, you’ll follow a carefully designed route that allows you to experience the other two towns plus the Monastery of Alcobaça, one of Portugal’s most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Your pick-up location is your choice — Fátima, Nazaré, or Óbidos — and during the journey you will stop to visit the two towns you are not starting from, allowing you to enjoy all three destinations before arriving in Lisbon. You will also visit the church of the magnificent Monastery of Alcobaça, famous for the legendary tombs of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro. Fátima is one of the world’s most important pilgrimage sites, where you’ll have time to visit the Sanctuary. Nazaré offers spectacular Atlantic views, dramatic cliffs, and the famous giant-wave coastline. Óbidos is a charming medieval walled town.