Hiking in Conimbriga and Mouros River Valley
The Veado Verde / Green Deer invites you to live an experience in ancient Roman lands. Learn about Roman habits and traditions so deeply rooted in and around the ruins of Conimbriga. The ruins of the quasi-imperial Conimbriga with its fountains House and its wonderful garden scenes, mythological passages, seasons, monsters, birds and sea animals. will be the starting point of a hike through the Mouros River valley. We will visit the waterfall where the romans bathed and will do much of the route on the banks of the same river. We will also pass by a small village at the base of Sicó Mountain.
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Stop At: Museu Monografico de Conimbriga - Museu Nacional, Rua Professor Vergilio Correia, Condeixa-a-Velha 3150-220 Portugal
Inhabited since pre-Historic times, Conímbriga was occupied by Roman troops in 139 BC and it became the prosperous capital city of the Lusitania province. In the next century, during the reign of Emperor Augustus, the urban part of the city grew. It was during this period that some of the most important buildings for everyday life in a Roman city were build such as the forum, the amphitheatre and the thermal baths. Later, a three-nave basilica was built in the town’s centre.
You can also visit the Museum where several rooms will take you to everyday life at this Roman city through objects discovered after many years of excavations, its religious life, architecture manor houses and their decoration and even life at the forum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cascata de Rio de Mouros, Rua das Ruinas Condeixa-a-Velha, Condeixa-a-Nova 3150-220 Portugal
Hike through the Mouros River valley, past the waterfall where the Romans bathed and making much of the route on the banks of the same river. We will also pass by a small village at the base of Sicó Mountain. It is a 10 kms very pleasant hike.
Duration: 3 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"A maximum of 10 people per booking"
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Duración: 4 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Largo da Portagem, 3000-337 Coimbra, Portugal
Traveler pickup is offered
We pickup from most of the hotels in central Coimbra, Condeixa-a-Nova and Penela if parking is available.
We pickup clients for an additional fee (5€...15€) and also from other locations.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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