Grand Iberian Adventure: Spain and Portugal

About this tour in Madrid

• CrewEnglish, Spanish
• Duration14 days
• CancellationMultiday Cancellation Default Terms

Itinerary

1. Arrive in Madrid, Spain

   Upon arrival at Madrid, meet with our driver and transfer to your hotel in Madrid city-center.  Overnight: Madrid Meals: Not Available

   
   

   Important Note: Each passenger is entitled to one piece of checked baggage (maximum weight: 25 kg) for the cargo hold, plus one small personal item to be stowed under the seat in front of them.

2. Madrid

   Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning panoramic tour of the city; we will contemplate its medieval origins such as the Arab fortress touring the Barrio de la Morería, characterized by the antiquity of its buildings and the flavors of its inns; we will tour the courtly Madrid of the Habsburgs with Philip II and its Renaissance and Baroque buildings in Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; We will see the Madrid of the Bourbons and the urban layout of Carlos III, the Royal Palace, the Cibeles and Neptune Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá; we will admire the works of the s. XIX as the elegant Plaza de Oriente and the Prado Museum; we will get to know contemporary Madrid with avenues such as Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, Barrio de Salamanca, Plaza de Castilla, Parque del Oeste, Ciudad Universitaria, commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Plaza de Toros de las Ventas and the Santiago Stadium Bernabeu. Afternoon free at your disposal. Overnight at the hotel.

   Note: Should the panoramic tour of Madrid be unavailable, it will be substituted with a Hop-on Hop-off tour.

   Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast

3. Madrid – Salamanca – Porto

   You'll leave central Madrid at 8:45 am, heading to the Castilla-León region and the university city of Salamanca. There you'll have free time to discover the beautiful historic centre at your own pace, and you'll soon see why it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon you'll cross the border into Portugal and continue to Porto, where you'll spend the night.

   Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast

4. Porto

   Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the BlueBoats Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one well-known Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure. Accommodation.

   Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast

5. Porto – Coimbra – Fátima

   Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation.

   Overnight: Fatima Meals: Breakfast

6. Fátima – Batalha – Nazaré – Alcobaça – Lisbon

   Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music.

   Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast

7. Lisbon

   After breakfast, you'll join a morning city tour of Lisbon, formerly known as Olissipo, covering its main squares and avenues, the Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery (exterior) and the Monument to the Discoveries. The afternoon is free for you to catch the nostalgic corners of the Alfama Quarter on your own, or to join the optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

   Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast

8. Lisbon – Mérida – Córdoba

   After breakfast you'll depart for Mérida, the capital of Extremadura and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its exceptionally well preserved Roman heritage: the theatre, the amphitheatre, the Roman bridge and more. You'll have free time there before continuing on to Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate, where you'll spend the night.

   Overnight: Cordoba Meals: Breakfast

9. Cordoba – Seville

   Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

   Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast 

10. Seville

    Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Optional Flamenco tour.

    Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast 

11. Seville – Ronda - Torremolinos

    After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

    Overnight: Torremolinos Meals: Breakfast 

12. Torremolinos - Granada

    Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.

    Overnight: Valencia Meals: Breakfast

13. Granada - Toledo - Madrid

    Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid.

    Overnight: Madrid  Meals: Breakfast

14. Madrid Departure

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. Please note that check-out time is usually noon. End of our services.

    Overnight: Not Available Meals: Breakfast

What’s included

Good to know before you go

• Important Trip Notes
• (*) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available.
• (*) This tour is bilingual in Spanish and English

Where the tour starts in Madrid

Frequently asked questions