Fatima & Coimbra Full Day Tour

Highlights / General details

In the center region of Portugal, there are, among others, two cities rich in culture and history: Fátima the Religious Center of Portugal, and Coimbra the student city, birth of the first University of Portugal which still operates there.

Fátima was once a small city that owes its name supposedly to the moors is actually well known as the Christian and Religious Center of Portugal. Visited five times by three different Popes, this city holds a stunning Sanctuary and Church that you get to visit in this tour. In Fátima, you may also attend the mass in the sanctuary and will have some free-time to visit the City Center and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, the tour proceeds to Coimbra, best known for its University. While in this city, you will be able to have a panoramic tour through old streets of the city center that are yet field with young busy students. You may also visit the Cathedral in Romanic style and the only one in Portugal to have survived the "Reconquista" almost intact. Lastly in this tour you will visit the University of Coimbra, the oldest one in Portugal, with its several faculties and facilities - one of the oldest in Europe.

Inclusion

Hotel Pickup and drop off between the cities of Porto and Gaia, Free time for religious activities and Guided tour.

Exclusion

Meals and Drinks, Personal expenses and Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available daily 8:30am. Does not operate on January 1 and December 25.

Duration

10 Hours

Location Pick-up at any Hotel in Porto and Gaia

Location

Pick-up at any Hotel in Porto and Gaia

Policies Tour available in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French. Children younger than 5 years old may participate for free. Our tours are shared in a 9 seat mini bus (8 guests plus 1 guide). We do take single bookings but we only operate each service with a minimum of 2 people.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation