Competing with Sintra as one of the most charming places in Portugal, Bussaco (or Buçaco) is a treasure located in the country's central region, only 30 minutes away from Coimbra! It's now applying to become a World Heritage Site by UNESCO!
Bussaco's National Forest is a Protected Area planted by the Order of the “Carmelitas Descalços”, to whom these lands had been granted – at the beginning of the 17th Century – in order for them to build a spiritual retreat that included a convent.
In 1888, the Portuguese Crown initiated the construction of a Royal Palace at the same location as the convent, which had to be partially demolished in order to make way for the newer Neo-Manuelino styled building.
During this half day tour we will contemplate the beauty of this site while walking along one of the many trails of Bussaco's National Forest. After arriving at our destination, we will learn about the existing buildings and its history as well as the local flora and fauna!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ Coffee and/or Tea
✖ Snacks
✖ Alcoholic Beverages
✖ Soda/Pop
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel D. Luis
2. NH Coimbra Dona Ines
3. Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
4. Vila Gale Coimbra
5. Hotel Botanico de Coimbra
6. Moderna
7. Hotel Oslo Coimbra
8. Hotel ibis Coimbra Centro
9. Sapientia Boutique Hotel
10. Tivoli Coimbra Hotel
11. Hotel Ibn-Arrik
12. Internacional
13. Despertar Saudade AL
14. Hotel Astoria
15. Pensao Residencial Antunes
16. Pensao Flor de Coimbra
17. Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Melia
18. Hotel Vitoria
19. Braganca Hotel
20. Quinta Das Lagrimas
Itinerary
1
Luso
We'll visit the famous village and fountain of Luso and fill-in our bottles (bring an empty one!)
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Bussaco
The Palace and its gardens, the places connected with the history of the Battle of Bussaco, the sacred woods of the barefoot carmelites with its centenary trees, gates, fountains, way of the cross and shelters
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
