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In the center region of Portugal, there are, among others, two cities rich in culture and history: Fátima the Religious Center of Portugal, and Coimbra the student city, birth of the first University of Portugal which still operates there.

Fátima was once a small city that owes its name supposedly to the moors is actually well known as the Christian and Religious Center of Portugal. Visited five times by three different Popes, this city holds a stunning Sanctuary and Church that you get to visit in this tour. In Fátima, you may also attend the mass in the sanctuary and will have some free-time to visit the City Center and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, the tour proceeds to Coimbra, best known for its University. While in this city, you will be able to have a panoramic tour through old streets of the city center that are yet field with young busy students. You may also visit the Cathedral in Romanic style and the only one in Portugal to have survived the «Reconquista» almost intact. Lastly in this tour you will visit the University of Coimbra, the oldest one in Portugal, with its several faculties and facilities and one of the oldest in Europe.

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Included

Lunch
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle

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Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult Usually our tours run in one language but there are cases of one extras language or more.
Tours run in samll groups between 8 and 30 people
Duration: the hours of duration are approximate hours, The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
Pick up: Free of charge in central Oporto and Vila Nova de Gaia hotels. For private and other types of accommodation the meeting point is at LIVING TOURS PORTO (Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 352/354 Porto) - next to São Bento train station, Porto
Reservation is mandatory and requires na emai request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours befor the date of the servisse. Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged.
All tours depart from Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia
The services included in the tours/wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and may change without prior notice.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Tourism

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Cultural

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Full-day Fátima and Coimbra Tour

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