When we visit the city of Aveiro it becomes mandatory navigate on typical boat “Moliceiro” among its numerous water channels, reminding us of the mythical Italian city, Venice.
Its enormous natural and architectural beauty, perfectly aligned with its people, give a lively idea of a cheerful town where water and sea have the leading role.
We will also visit the beach of Costa Nova and its peculiar colored stripes houses, forming an unique design in fishing houses architecture in that area.
Visiting Fátima is much more than a religious tour where faith and peace stand a giant square lit by the Sshrine of Our Lady of Fátima. We will visit one of the holiest places in the world where every year thousands of pilgrims came to celebrate the appearance of Our Lady to the three shepherd children. We will also have opportunity to visit the Church of the Santíssima Trindade, one of the largest Christian buildings of modern architecture.
On the way back to Porto and after lunch with the best typical products of the region, we will visit the majestic city of Coimbra where its illustrious University sees us from above the calm waters of the river Mondego. Also known as the “City of Knowledge”, we will discover its historical center and its magnificent and imposing New Cathedral – Sé Nova.
Visiting Fátima is much more than a religious tour where faith and peace stand a giant square lit by the Sshrine of Our Lady of Fátima. We will visit one of the holiest places in the world where every year thousands of pilgrims came to celebrate the appearance of Our Lady to the three shepherd children. We will also have opportunity to visit the Church of the Santíssima Trindade, one of the largest Christian buildings of modern architecture.
After a gastronomic lunch served at the table with the best local food, we will go the Batalha where we will visit its monumental monastery, built in D. João I kingdom as an acknowledgment to Mary of the Portuguese brilliant triumph in Aljubarrota’s battle, a decisive conquest against the Spanish kingdom.