Full Day Private Tour to Fátima Sanctuary and Coimbra

Full Day Private Tour to Fátima Sanctuary and Coimbra

<p>This tour starts at 08:30 and we set off towards F&aacute;tima Sanctuary.</p> <p>Once in the Sanctuary, a brief introduction will be made to introduce the place and you will have free time to discover the place at your own leisure, where you can wander around, attend a religious celebration or be alone with your devotion.</p> <p>We'll visit the houses of Lucia de Jesus, Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto, the shepherds who witnessed the apparitions.</p> <p>After lunch, we`ll drive to Coimbra.&nbsp;</p> <p>Once in Coimbra, we will start the visit to the University of Coimbra and to the New Cathedral of Coimbra.</p> <p>Then, we'll go to Pa&ccedil;o das Escolas and visit the Pa&ccedil;o Real, the S. Miguel Chapel and one of the most valuable and beautiful libraries in the world &ndash; the Joanina Library.</p> <p>Up on the University Tower, the best view over the city is waiting for us (the admission is seasonal and depends also on the weather conditions).</p> <p>We'll walk through the historical city centre, meet the fantastic Old Cathedral of Coimbra, pass through the Almedina Doorway and Tower.&nbsp;</p> <p>Visit the Church of Santa Cruz, where there are the remains of the first King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques.</p> <p>Walk along the river Mondego, cross the bridge of Santa Clara and appreciate Coimbra from the ruins of the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha and from the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova.</p> <p>After a panoramic view of the city, from an amazing viewpoint, we`ll return to your hotel in Porto.</p>