Signature experience — Coimbra
Serra da Estrela
Duration
Full day
Price
From €690
Mercedes
Dedicated vehicle & chauffeur
At 1,993 m, Torre crowns the Serra da Estrela with granite plateaus, U-shaped valleys, and glacial lakes such as Lagoa Comprida, roughly 95 km from Coimbra. DOP Serra cheese still matures in highland malhadas, while old transhumance trails crisscross the N339 past Sabugueiro and Penhas da Saúde. Winter brings snowfall; summer, blooming heather. Follow the newborn Zêzere to its cirque, sip icy meltwater, and note that Unhais da Serra’s spa culture dates back to the 19th century.
Your day starts with hotel pickup in Coimbra; with a dedicated private driver, you can taste, visit, and shoot the vistas while the Mercedes glides through the switchbacks. Flexible stops include a cheesemaker in Celorico da Beira, the Covão d’Ametade lookout, the road up to Torre, and a mountain lunch near Manteigas without worrying about parking. Keep the car on standby for a detour to Loriga’s glacial amphitheater or Seia’s wool shops. You set the pace; your driver manages altitude and timing for an easy return.
Your itinerary
- I
08:30 – Depart Coimbra via Seia with a coffee stop at Museu do Pão (15 min).
- II
10:30 – Stroll at Covão d’Ametade for photos of the Zêzere headwaters (30–40 min).
- III
12:30 – Mountain lunch in Manteigas or Penhas Douradas, then Lagoa Comprida viewpoint (1h45).
- IV
15:30 – Final ascent to Torre and return via Sabugueiro, reaching Coimbra around 18:30.
What’s included
- ✓ Dedicated driver all day
- ✓ Premium Mercedes vehicle
- ✓ Hotel pick-up
- ✓ Waiting time at stops
Your chauffeur’s tip
Between November and March, snow chains may be required near Torre; aim for an 8:00 start and check N339 status the same morning on Estradas de Portugal.
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