Departure at 09.00am. The city of Coimbra with Visigoths and Roman vestiges was finally conquered to the Moors in 1064 by Fernando Magno. Dominating the early from the top of the hill, there is the vast building of the ancient University, one of the oldest universities in Europe, dating from 1292. The Tower, dated from 1728, is the exlibris of the town. One of the most important rooms of the University is the Library from the 18th century whose walls are covered with shelves in gilt carved wood. Another point of great interest is the Saint Michael's Chapel, excellent example of the Manueline Art. The Tour proceeds to the Machado de Castro National Museum, which was the Episcopal residence from the 12th century until Portugal became a Republic in 1910. We should detach the crypt entrance dating from the Roman period with a stone dating from the year 305 proving that Coimbra was known as Aeminium.

Proceed then to the Old Cathedral. Built in 1160 it is a fortress-like temple in roman style and even though it has suffered changes and restorations one should demark the gothic cloister. Lunch at Hotel Astoria. After lunch visit the Convent of Santa Clara-a-Nova dated from the XVII and XVIIIl centuries, the most important features being the gold leaf retable on the high altar and the silver urns which holds the undefiled body of the Saint, Queen Isabel. End of the Tour at aprox. 17.00.

Price per Person (62 Euros)
Lunch and Tourist Guide Included