Estrela Mountain, full-day from Coimbra
Overview
The first destination we will visit the highest inhabited village in Portugal, located at 1050 meters above sea level, Sabugueiro. We walk around the town for a while and get to know one of the oldest Portuguese shepherd dog species, the Serra da Estrela Dog.
We will continue the journey with the destination at the top of the mountains, but first we will pass through some iconic places in the mountains: Mondeguinho; the village of Manteigas; the Zêzere Glacier Valley and Covão da Ametade; reaching the top of 1996 meters we have the Torre.
You will have the opportunity to taste the famous Queijo of Serra on your own, the most typical cheese in the region and also with the sausages.
Afterwards, we will begin the descent through the Ski Resort, Lagoa Comprida and Senhora of Desterro.
We will conclude the tour by arriving at the starting point at 5:00 pm.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Extras
Meeting Location
Av. Emídio Navarro 21
3000-150 Coimbra, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Sabugueiro
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mondeguinho (Nascente do rio Mondego)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Bottled water.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Driver/guide.
- Lunch.
- Extras.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Estrela Mountain, full-day from Coimbra is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Estrela Mountain, full-day from Coimbra will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Extras
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
