Best Tour of Spain and Portugal

from $2670
Duration
Duration:
14 Days
Type
Type:
Group Tour
Run
Run:
Guaranteed Departure
Overview

The Iberian Peninsula is really a true showcase of riches for every sense and interest, with a dynamic culture, and fascinating history. On this journey, you'll absorb the Moorish history of Lisbon and Cordoba, experience a lively flamenco performance in Seville, investigate the astonishing red-clay fortress of the Alhambra, and see Gaudí's Barcelona with your own eyes. Are you prepared for all this? We're still in the midst of our journey.

Included
  • Arrival and departure transfers from/to the airport.
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Madrid including daily breakfast.
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Porto including daily breakfast.
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Fatima including daily breakfast.
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Lisbon including daily breakfast.
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Cordoba including daily breakfast.
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Seville including daily breakfast.
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Costa del Sol including daily breakfast.
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Granada including daily breakfast.
  • Sightseeing tours with English guides.
  • Entrance fees for the mentioned sites.
Excluded
  • Entry visa to Spain and Portugal.
  • International flights.
  • Personal spending, tipping, and extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Lisbon and Porto Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival Madrid

Meet and greet service at the airport, followed by a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Madrid.

Day 2: Madrid

Breakfast is served at the hotel. A guided city tour will show you the highlights of the city. Barrio de la Morera, the Hapsburgs District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa; the Bourbon Madrid and Charles III's complex town planning schemes, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, and the Puerta de Alcalá. Contemporary Madrid, with neighborhoods such as Gran Va, Castellana, Salamanca, Plaza Castilla, and Parque del Oeste, as well as Modern Madrid's commercial and financial districts, the iconic Las Ventas Bullring, and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders of the city. Join your fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Madrid - Salamanca - Porto

We will begin our day with breakfast at the hotel and then set off for Portugal. We will drive to Salamanca, a World Heritage Site known for its impressive architecture and artwork. We will then move on to the Portuguese border to get to Porto, a city that is considered one of the oldest in Europe. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. We will end the day with lodging at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Porto

In the morning, guests will have breakfast at the hotel. Then, they will go on a guided tour around Porto, visiting the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and the Santa Clara church. Following this, they will embark on a Douro River Cruise and explore the notable Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting. The rest of the day is free for guests to do as they please. Accommodation will once again be at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Porto - Fatima

Once we had finished breakfast, we set off to Coimbra, a university that has been around for centuries and is well-known as the birthplace of Fado. We had some spare time before continuing our journey to Fatima, a famous Christian pilgrimage place due to its Basilica, and Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary was said to have appeared. Inside the sanctuary is a Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, with the graves of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. During the night, it is possible to take part in the processions of the candles. We would be staying at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Fatima – Batalha – Nazare – Alcobaça - Lisbon

Start the day by having breakfast at the hotel, then travel to the Batalha Monastery. This stunning building is a combination of Gothic and Manueline architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, head to the lovely fishing town of Nazaré for some free time. Later, move on to Alcobaça. This World Heritage Site has a Gothic church and a Cistercian monastery that has been around since the 12th century. The day's final destination is Lisbon, where you will stay in a hotel for the night.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Lisbon

After your morning meal, take a tour of the ancient city of Olissipo. Drive through its primary squares, roads, and avenues and check out the Belen Tower, the Jeronimos Monastery, the Coach Museum, the Monument to the Discoverers, the Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. Later in the day, have free time to explore the nostalgic alleys of the Alfama Quarter and its castle, with old structures nestled in narrow, vibrant streets featuring authentic taverns “tabernas”. Join your fellow travelers for a traditional Portuguese dinner in one of the oldest Fado venues in the city located in a culturally rich neighborhood. Spend the night at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Lisbon - Caceras - Cordoba

After having breakfast at the hotel, we head back to Spain and traverse over the Andalusian soil. We make our way to Caceres, which has been designated a World Heritage site due to its unique combination of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic, and Italian Renaissance architecture. We explore the city's Plaza Mayor and its Old Town, which features a renowned Medieval Quarter. We then make our way to Cordoba, the former capital of the Caliphate. We stay overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Cordoba - Seville

Start your day off with breakfast at the hotel, then go on an awe-inspiring tour of Cordoba's Mosque (entrance fee included) and explore the captivating alleyways of the Jewish Quarter. Later in the day, set off towards Seville, and then check in at the hotel for the night.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Seville

Start the day with a meal at the hotel. Explore Seville, the Andalusian Capital, in the morning. See the Cathedral, which is one of the biggest Catholic churches after St. Peter's in Rome. Move on to the Santa Cruz quarter, a place associated with the opera Carmen and the legend of Don Juan. Continue to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Spend the afternoon at your own leisure, experiencing the charm of the city of light.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: Seville - Ronda - Costa Del Sol

Following a morning meal at the hotel, we will take a drive south which will take us through classic Andalusian towns and villages until we reach Ronda. We can use this opportunity to observe this town which has its roots in Celtic ancestry and to bask in the wonderful views of the valley and mountain range. We will then proceed with a genuine Olive Oil Encounter at a nearby Almazara, LA Organic. We will stroll through their olive tree plantations and savor their organic olive oil production. After we have taken in the exquisite Mediterranean coast of Spain, we will continue on to Costa del Sol where we will stay at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12: Costa del Sol - Granada

Begin your day by having breakfast at the hotel before you set off to explore one of Spain's valuable attractions, Granada. You will be enthralled by the beauty of its monumental structures, including the renowned Alhambra and Generalife Gardens (entrance included). After taking some time to savor the place, gather with the other individuals to witness and savor the genuine Gypsy Flamenco show followed by dinner.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Granada – Toledo - Madrid

Start the day with a meal at the hotel. Then, move on to the noteworthy Imperial City of Toledo, a World Heritage Site, a place where different religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have lived in harmony for many centuries. Take a guided tour of the old city and its cobbled pathways. After that, head to Madrid and conclude the journey with a dinner in a market setting.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 14: Departure Madrid

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

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