Coimbra to Aveiro, Costa Nova and Ilhavo: Private day trip
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What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Coimbra whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Aveiro, Costa Nova do Prado, and Ilhavo should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Explore Aveiro for its rich salt-mining history and exciting art nouveau influences.
Start with a Moliceiro boat ride where you’ll glide through the canals and appreciate tiled houses and historic salt warehouses. Then, stroll the Art Nouveau trail and wander into the former Casa do Major Pessoa, now an art museum. Head to the sea flats and learn more about the area’s salt harvesting tradition, and visit the ecomuseum. In the summer, you can float in concentrated salt water for a weightless experience. Be sure to visit the Aveiro Cathedral and Museum of Santa Joana to learn more about royal history, or stroll the long wooden walkways of Passadicos de Aveiro.
Enjoy a pastel-hued coastal journey through Costa Nova.
Stroll along the Avenida Jose Estevao to enjoy the pale red, green, and blue striped houses. Then head to O Barco a Vista to enjoy a seafood lunch of mariscada (a platter of raw and cooked shellfish), razor clams, or cuttlefish stew, all with a stunning ocean backdrop. Enjoy time under the sun at Praia da Costa Nova, a raw stretch of coastline that draws surfers with its gorgeous waves. Enjoy a sunset here or back at Ria de Aveiro. Be sure to sample Ovos moles, sweet egg yolk treats in Aveiro-style shells, before leaving this charming city.
Explore Ilhavo to learn more about Portugal’s strong fishing history and appreciate coastal serenity.
Your final stop of the day will be in Ilhavo, where you can visit the Maritime Museum to learn about the area’s cod fishing legacy, polar expeditions, and fantastical sea myths. Then, enjoy a Bacalhau-focused dinner (Bacalhau is Cod, Portugal’s “faithful friend”). After dinner, head to Vista Alegre Museum and Factory, one of the country’s most iconic porcelain houses. Travelers can buy tickets for the chapel, factory tour, and shop. Finish the day by walking along the Ria de Aveiro and marveling at the calm waters and swaying fishing boats along the docks. Sample the Bacalhau a Bras – shredded cod with egg and potatoes, or Ria Prawns grilled with garlic and lemon.
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