Top Experiences in Aveiro

Situated next to the sea and the estuary, Aveiro is crossed by a network of channels through which the traditional moliceiros stroll. These boats that used to be used to collect algae, are now used for sightseeing. Along the canal we can admire several buildings in Art Nouveau style, and along the ria we find Ílhavo, a city by the sea where the famous Vista Alegre porcelain factory is located.

Situated along the Mondego River, Coimbra is the city of students and has been named a World Heritage Site. Here 6 kings of Portugal were born as well as the country's first University and one of the oldest in Europe.

Enjoy visits Aveiro, know as the Little Venice of Portugal 250 km north of Lisbon and affords a rewarding 11 hours Private Tour experience. Aveiro is crossed by canals and along these waterways colorful and traditional fishing boats sail. Take an idyllic cruise on the Moliceiro River, you’ll admire art-nouveau architecture and visit Costa Nova’s beaches, famed for their exotic bird species. Visit Aveiro Cathedral, also known as a São Domingos Church, located in an old Dominican convent and Costa Nova beach. Enjoy the excellent regional cooking - high-quality from Seafood stew, the grilled cuttlefish and desert “sweet eggs”. After lunch, proceed to Costa Nova, home to gorgeous sandy stretches inhabited by exotic bird species. Capture photographs of the lighthouse and the colorful houses that line the beachfront before returning to Lisbon. Private tour also includes a free and flexible pick-up (7:30AM) /drop-off (6:30PM) from your located accommodations, driver/guide.

Discover the Portuguese countryside’s wild and rugged beauty on this full-day canyoning adventure. From Porto, small groups will be ferried an hour and a half outside of the city and into nature. Learn the basic techniques of canyoning, practice your climbs, play in waterfalls and lagoons, and otherwise drink in the idyllic environment. No prior canyoning experience is necessary to join in the fun.