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The Love of Pedro and Inês
Itinerary: Coimbra | Montemor-o-Velho | Alcobaça
The "Love of Pedro and Inês" itinerary offers a 2-day immersion into the tragic and legendary story of one of Portugal's most celebrated loves. Starting in Coimbra, where we visit the Convent of Santa Clara-a-Velha, we cross the Pedro and Inês bridge and stroll through the romantic Quinta das Lágrimas, the setting for the couple's secret meetings. The day also includes a literary walk through the city and a dinner with Coimbra fado music, followed by readings of texts by Camões and António Ferreira. On the second day, we visit the Castle of Montemor-o-Velho, before concluding the tour at the imposing Alcobaça Monastery, where the tombs of Pedro and Inês immortalize the love that defied time.
PROGRAM
Day 1: Coimbra – The City of the Loves of Pedro and Inês
Morning: Journey from the places of origin to Coimbra. Start of the tour in Coimbra. Visit to the Convent of Santa Clara-a-Velha , the place where Inês lived part of her life. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit to Quinta das Lágrimas , where it is possible to visit the Fonte dos Amores (Fountain of Love ), where it is said that Pedro and Inês met in secret, and the Fonte das Lágrimas (Fountain of Tears), where, according to legend, Inês's tears stained the stones after her tragic murder. Reading of literary texts alluding to the love story of Pedro and Inês.
It will include: Dinner accompanied by a Coimbra fado performance. Hotel accommodation.
Day 2: Montemor-o-Velho | Alcobaça
Morning: Visit to Montemor-o-Velho Castle , which played an important role in the history of the kingdom's defense and where King Pedro and Inês de Castro also spent time. Continue to Alcobaça. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: In Alcobaça , visit the Alcobaça Monastery , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is in this monastery that the tombs of Pedro and Inês are located, placed facing each other so that, according to legend, they can gaze at each other for eternity. Discover the town of Alcobaça , with its charming streets, typical shops, and pastry shops serving the famous convent sweets, a legacy of the monastery's traditions. Return to the places of origin.
PRICE PER PERSON:
In a double room (2 people, double bed) | 245 € |
In a twin room (2 people, separate beds) | 245 € |
In a single room (1 person) | 285 € |
Deposit: 100 €
Bookings up to 30 days before departure
The prices quoted include:
Tour by coach.
7 meals with a full menu (starters or soup, main course, dessert, coffee, wine and water at mealtimes. Some restaurants offer juices and soft drinks on the menu.
Accompanying guide representing the company.
Local guides for visits and activities.
All entrances and visits mentioned in the programme.
Accommodation in a 4* or 3* hotel with breakfast.
Civil liability and personal accident insurance.
SEATS ON THE BUS:
Seats on the bus are pre-allocated in order of where you get on the bus and date of deposit payment.
RYTHM: Medium
To take part in this route, you should:
Feel comfortable with several days of visits and an itinerary that alternates bus journeys and short walks in the places visited.
Be able to accompany a group at an average walking pace on sometimes uneven ground and with occasional stairs.
Being able to follow a medium-paced programme, which may involve getting up early on several days and only arriving at the hotel at the end of the day for dinner and a rest.
Feel comfortable accompanying a guide and respect all the instructions given.
Tolerate some temperature changes and unstable weather.
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation is planned in a 4* or 3* hotel.
VISITS INCLUDED:
Relive the story of Pedro and Inês in the locations linked to this tragic love story | Immerse yourself in the writings of Luís de Camões and António de Guimarães | Discover three stunning destinations in Portugal: Coimbra, Montemor-o-Velho, and the Alcobaça Monastery | Savor the local sweets in Coimbra and Alcobaça
