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Bussaco + Aveiro Standard Tour
From the mystical Buçaco Forest to the charming canals of Aveiro – discover Portugal’s hidden gems!
Embark on a captivating journey through Portugal’s central gems with our Bussaco-Aveiro tour.
Begin your adventure in the enchanting Buçaco Forest, a historic arboretum enveloped by ancient walls, home to over 250 diverse tree and shrub species. Explore the opulent Buçaco Palace, a 19th-century neo-Manueline masterpiece nestled within this lush sanctuary.
Continue to Aveiro, often dubbed the “Venice of Portugal,” where you’ll meander through picturesque canals adorned with traditional moliceiro boats and savor the region’s renowned culinary delights. This tour seamlessly blends natural beauty, architectural splendor, and cultural richness, offering an unforgettable experience in the heart of Portugal.
Featured
- Tasting of local sweets (included)
- Cruise in the cannals (included)
Duration
FULL DAY TOUR (Aprox. 8 hours)
Starting Time
8:30 AM | 9:00 AM
Starting Place
Porto
Places to visit (itinerary)
After leaving Porto, this is the main itinerary:
Bussaco: external view of the Palace, walk to one of the Coimbra “doors”, thru a forest path, and visit the Carmelites Convent of Santa Cruz do Bussaco (17h century) monument.
To nature and forest lovers, green area surrounded by amazing trees and beautiful sightseeing points.
Aveiro: visit to the Costa Nova area (beach area in a peninsula/island surrounded by the sea and a lagoon), where the guests will take lots of pictures to the fisherman’s typical houses.
The tour proceeds to the center of Aveiro, to the cannals and the gondolas that make Aveiro to be “The Venice of Portugal”. All this with the Art Noveau houses in the city.
Tour guide suggestions
- My strong suggestion goes to have lunch in Mealhada, where is prepared the famous Portuguese piglet dish, “leitão da Bairrada”.
Includes
- Tour guide services
- Private car or van with AC
- Bottled water
- Insurance
Also included (special offers)
- Tasting of local sweets in Aveiro – Ovos Moles
- Cruise in the cannals in Aveiro (45 minutes shared cruise)
Suitable to
All travelers and tourists
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