PRIVATE TRANSFER & TOUR  

Drop-off in Aveiro - Private Transfer & Tour to Aveiro and Ílhavo from Lisbon

 

Visiting Aveiro is the same as diving in the waters of Centro de Portugal. The Aveiro “Ria” began to form during the 15th century, when the shore line moved back and left behind sandpits along an area of eleven thousand hectares which created a lagoon. Nowadays, it has become a real network of canals and islands which has made Aveiro earn the title of “Portuguese Venice”.

The water shelters many species such as lamprey clams, storks, herons and some birds of prey or mammals. Its wealth is so exceptional that the Lagoon has been classified as a protected area.

In Aveiro, everything happens around its 47 kilometers of water next to the sea. It is the “Ria”, a silver mirror, which reflects the color of the moliceiro boats and the Art Noveau houses; it is what makes Aveiro so seductive and unique.

 

Get on board a moliceiro and go along the canals of the lagoon which, just like water roads, lead you through the city. On board, see the Art Nouveau houses which decorate the banks or discover their every detail by taking a guided walking tour organized by the City Museum.

When you return to the city centre, you can regain your strength with regional delicacies. If it is almost lunch time, you can try a caldeirada de enguias (eel stew) or a carneiro à lampantana (lampantana lamb). Or, you can get swept away by our regional pastries, in which eggs and sugar are magical, and let ovos moles conquer your taste as if they were little pieces of sweet gold.

 

 

In the afternoon period, we will visit The Maritime Museum of Ílhavo. Visit the Museum is to embark on a journey of the senses, knowledge and pleasure, being witness to the strong bond of ílhavos the sea and the Ria de Aveiro. The Aquarium of the codfish of Museum, which opened in January 2013, is an attractive biological heritage exhibition dedicated to the Gadus morhua species, Atlantic cod, which we consider "our cod," that the Portuguese fish and consume several centuries ago.

 

Afterwards we will visit the Vista Alegre Factory. To visit Vista Alegre Factory is to enter a world which keeps the secrets of a century old of the most international Portuguese porcelain manufacturing process. Go through this space and follow the entire creation process of some of the most emblematic Portuguese porcelain pieces from the dough composition until the final boiling.

 

 

At the factory, you should also visit Vista Alegre Historical Museum, the Palace, the Chapel of Our Lady of Penha where you will be dazzled by the wonderful set that lines the inside of the chapel, with eighteenth-century tiles, gilded domes and painted fresh. If you are a fan of the brand or simply enjoy this kind of product, do not miss the visit to the store Outlet Vista Alegre. You will be surprised by fantastic prices and by offering diversity.

Then we follow to Costa Nova. Let yourself be won over by this colorful piece of the Portuguese coast. This beach is different because of the wooden houses painted with strips of white and bright colors which used to be haystacks and shelters for fishermen. Right next to it, at Barra beach, you will find the dominant and imposing Barra Light, the tallest lighthouse in Portugal. Before we go to Lisbon, we will have a coffee in one of the beach pastries, sitting on a terrace and enjoy the sea and houses with stripes.

 

All our tours are private and suit your dates and preferences.
Our tours are designed especially for the traveler who wants to get away from the traditional tours and wants to experience new realitiesoriginal and unique experiences every journey. Our Tours provide the traveler a visit made with time to enjoy the attractions in a quiet way.
 

Price: from >> 65.75  per Person

The price varies according to the number of people. For groups from 9 to 16, 30 or 55 people please contact us.

Duration: 8 Hrs

Pickup: 8:30 AM



Included in our services

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with high comfort level in announced or equivalent models;
Personalized support throughout the day;
Tasting of the regional pastry "Ovos Moles";
Pick-up at Hotel/Accommodation in Lisbon and drop-off at Hotel/Accommodation in Aveiro
Liability Insurance, in accordance with applicable law;
Personal Accident Insurance, in accordance with the law.

 

Not included in our services

Food expenses;
Expenses for entrances fees;
Additional expenses that have not been agreed in advance.

 

General Conditions

Estrela d'Alva Tours is not responsible for excess or oversized baggage, because of a lack of notice, if it can not be transported in the reserved vehicle;
If it proves impossible in providing one or more services for reasons that are strange to Estrela d'Alva Tours, they will be replaced by equivalent services;
Estrela d’Alva Tours operates a non smoking policy in its transportation services.
 


 


 

 

 


 

 
 
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