Today we have a long day ahead where we will discover more wonders of this beautiful country.
The day begins with a visit to the local market of Caldas da Rainha, where we will feel the freshness and be surrounded by the colors of the local products. Here we have it all: fruit, vegetables, typical
sweets and much more.
We will continue the day towards Coimbra, the main city of the center of Portugal, and one of the most historic cities with a rich heritage surrounded by the Mondego river. The human presence in this region comes from ancient times due to the good conditions that the city offered. Celts, Romans and Visigoths were some of the many peoples who passed and left their mark in Coimbra.
Our visit in Coimbra starts in the most famous Quinta, the secret place where the two lovers, D. Pedro and Inês de Castro always met. Their love was disapproved by the court and the King D. Afonso IV that command in 1355 the death of Inês de Castro. After our visit, we will meet with a local guide that will accompany the group towards in a guided walking tour before our departure from the city.
We will leave Coimbra and drive towards Viseu, to enjoy lunch in a Michelin star restaurant.
After our Micheling experience, we will head towards the hotel accommodation and check-in. The group will have free time to relax or explore Viseu on their own.
At the according time, we will departure to the restaurant that present us with comfort food with a modern touch. The restaurant policy is to recreate the meals from the owner’s grandparents and travel back to the childhood memories, which gave the name of the place.
Once dinner is over, we will drive back to the hotel accommodation to rest.
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1 Night in Viseu