Roman Ruins of Conímbriga, Penela Castle and Buracas do Casmilo
Description
The Roman Empire had an enormous weight in our culture and evidence of this can be found everywhere in the Sicó area. In this adventure, we will discover the complex of the Roman Ruins of Conímbriga where you will be able to contemplate the architectural capacity of the Roman people and the way they lived. From here we will head towards another “ex-libris” of this region, the Buracas do Casmilo, majestic geological formations that were once complexes of underground caves that are now exposed to the surface. We take a leap back in time and arrive in Penela to visit the imposing Castle that occupies a large part of the town and which since the beginning of Portugal has been an important part of Mondego's defensive line. Finally, we will see remnants of a structure that was used to defend against attacks such as the Castle of Germanelo, here more than the castle is the view that plays the main role. All this and much more is what we will take you to discover in this Adventure…
Tour Options
Itinerary
One of the possible starting points, we pick up your accommodation.
Perhaps one of the most important places in terms of Roman records in Portugal. Unique place for the quality of the mosaics that you can find here.
In this place you will be able to observe all the small Roman remains found in the excavation sites.
One of the first castles in Portugal and an important strategic point on the Mondego defensive line
Impressive geological event resulting from the erosion and fall of part of the roof of karst caves.
More than the remains of the Castle, the most interesting thing here is the surrounding landscape...
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We make the transfer in any place in the region of Coimbra (it can be done in the hotel where you are staying in Coimbra or elsewhere in the city)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
My first experience of visiting an ancient Roman site and it did not disappoint. These ruins certainly helped demonstrate just how clever the Roman’s were from a civil engineering perspective and just how organised a society they were. The site is easy to get to, has excellent parking and nice cafe / restaurant on site too.
The tour was amazing! We loved it. It was very and easy explanation of the history of the Roman Ruins. Sergio was very nice, polite and friendly. He made a lunch reservation to this amazing delicious restaurant. Thank you for give us a unique tour experience. Definitely 5 stars and highly recommend it..! We are happy customers 🤩 Thank you, Flor & Héctor!
Thank you Mr Flor and Mr Hector, I glad you enjoyed our little adventure, best regards
Sergio was an amazing guide. He really explained Conimbriga ruins in detail. He took us to an excellent restaurant for the lunch stop. He is extremely knowledgeable about the plants, animals, and history of the Coimbra region. The Buracas do Casmilo were spectacular to see and have beautiful views of the countryside. He has superior 4X4 driving skills for the mountain roads. Aventuras Fortes is 100% superior tour.
Thank you very much for your compliments, it was a pleasure to receive you. my best regards!
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Sergio was very friendly and knowledgeable. The ruins and castle were amazing!! Thank you for a wonderful day!
Thank you very much for your compliments, it was a pleasure to receive you. my best regards!
Fantastic ruins and museum and the went to the POROS museum as well. Well thought out site path and information as to what you were looking at.
Thank you for your review, my best regards.
My wife and I had a great time with Sergio and Fatima. We saw several ruins and got a nice level of detail regarding the site near Coimbra. We also visited several other points of interest in the area including a castle, natural caves, and a waterfall. Unfortunately the weather was not good so our schedule and trip had to make some adjustments. But they were flexible with what was available. As we weren't able to have an outdoor picnic, they were really great in taking us to a local lunch spot and providing us gifts of local wine, cheese, and sausage (which we ate later - it was great). We really enjoyed our time; it felt personal and was a great overview of the history of the region. We really recommend this for other travelers.
Thank you very much for your feedback! The rain wasn't in the plans but we always try to do our best and provide the best experience possible. We are glad you liked and also we are glad you enjoy the regional products! Thank you very much and we hope to see you in the near future!
