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Best Journey of Spain & Portugal

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Start Point
Madrid
End Point
Madrid
Tour Length
13 Days
Operated in
English & Spanish
Accommodation
3, 4* Hotels

Tour Overview

13 Day Tour of Madrid, Segovia, Avila, Salamanca, Santiago de Compostela, Viana do Castelo, Porto, Aveiro, Fatima, Lisbon, Merida, Seville, Cordoba & Granada.

Itinerary

You will arrive at Madrid Airport. After passing through immigrations and customs, you will collect your luggage and be transported to your first-class hotel. You will have some free time to explore this lively capital city. In the afternoon, you’ll go on the “Illuminated Madrid” driving tour through the busy streets of the old city, which will end at the iconic Plaza Mayor. This part of the city is known for traditional restaurants and taverns that serve Spain’s signature “tapas.” Premium Package will enjoy a Tapas Dinner. You are free to return to the hotel at your leisure.

Following the buffet breakfast, you will begin a tour of some of the most iconic and magnificent locations in Madrid. This includes the Puerta del Sol, the Gran Via, the fountains of Neptune and Cibele, the Alcala Gate, and the Plazas de España and Oriente.
In the afternoon, you are free to visit some of Madrid’s famous art museums, or you have the option to go on a tour of the former capital city of Toledo. Here, you’ll have the chance to walk the cobblestone streets of the city, taking in the medieval culture that will surround you. This tour includes the opportunity to see the interior of a spectacular Gothic cathedral and visit St. Tome Church, where you’ll see El Greco’s masterpiece painting displayed.

Following the buffet breakfast and hotel check-out, you will depart Madrid and enter old Castile, where you’ll visit Segovia, a beautiful medieval city. Segovia is home to 2000 year-old Roman aqueducts and the distinctive Alcazar Castle. You’ll also make a quick stop in Avila to view the 11th century city walls that have been flawlessly preserved. You’ll arrive in the city of Salamanca, a charming city home to a well-known university.
You’ll take an afternoon tour of the city. The Premium Package includes dinner.
It is recommended that you take a nighttime stroll through the gorgeous main plaza, which is always bustling with activity.

After a buffet breakfast, you will depart from Salamanca, heading to northern Spain and Galicia. You will arrive at the beautiful Santiago de Compostela. The afternoon will be spent on a guided tour of the old city of Santiago de Compostela, where you will see its beautiful cathedral.
In the evening, the Premium Package includes a nice dinner at the hotel.

After the buffet breakfast, you will depart from Santiago de Compostela to Rias Baixas, and we will continue travelling to Portugal. Along the way, we will visit Viana do Castelo, a small town at the mouth of the Lima River that is known for its historic center and castle. We will continue travelling and arrive in Porto, which is the capital of northern Portugal, located in the region of Douro.

Following the buffet breakfast, you will be guided by a local throughout the city, and you will also visit a winery. The Premium Package will also include the usual lunch. You are free to spend the afternoon exploring the city.

You’ll have the buffet break and then begin travelling to Aveiro, a city containing many canals that is known as the “Venice of Portugal.” Then, you will continue travelling to Fatima, a major destination for Christian pilgrimages. Here, you’ll have free time to see the basilica and have lunch, which is included in the Premium Package. From here, you’ll travel to Lisbon, where you’ll have the option to hear the melancholy, yet beautiful Fado music with dinner. This is included with the Premium Package dinner.

After the buffet breakfast, you’ll go on a tour of the city, which overlooks the Tagus River. There will be so much scenery to take in along the way, including the Tower of Belem and the Jeronimos Monastery. You will have free time this afternoon, and we highly recommend visiting the towns of Sintra and Cascais. Tours of these villages are part of the Premium Package.

You will have a buffet breakfast and then depart from Lisbon. You’ll travel to Seville on the Spanish border, with a quick stop in Merida on the way. Here, you’ll see the archeological site for the Roman amphitheatre. Lunch today will be included for the Premium Package.

After the buffet breakfast, you’ll go on an exciting guided tour of the city. Along the route are the Tower of Gold, the serene Maria Luisa Park, the charming Santa Cruz Quarter. The tour will end with the grand Seville Cathedral. The tour will be followed by a free afternoon to eat lunch (included in the Premium Package) and do some wandering or shopping on your own. In the evening, there will be an option to attend a Flamenco Show and the opportunity to try local wine. The Flamenco Show and wine is included in the Premium Package.

There will be a buffet breakfast, and then you will leave Seville and travel to Cordoba. Here, you’ll visit the Cathedral–Mosque of Córdoba. There will be free time to eat lunch, and then you will continue travelling to Granada. Along the route, you’ll pass many acres of olive groves. Upon arrival in Granada, the Premium Package will include dinner.

Following the buffet breakfast, you will begin a guided tour that includes the impressive Alhambra and the vibrant Gardens of the Generalife. Following the tour, you will leave Granada and travel to Madrid. Along the way, you’ll travel across the Plains of La Mancha, where the famous Don Quixote takes place.

After the buffet breakfast, you will be transported to Madrid airport at the appropriate time prior to your trans-Atlantic flight home.

Accommodation

We use a variety of hotels in each destination, so you may stay in a hotel different to that listed here. Hotels are selected closer to departure date; you will receive a confirmed list prior to your departure date.

Comfort Hotels: Praga / Holiday Inn Piramides Muralto Or Similar

Suprior Hotels: Cuzco / Agumar Or Similar

Comfort Hotels: G.H. Corona So Or Similar

Suprior Hotels: G.H. Corona So Or Similar

Comfort Hotels: Tryp Santiago Or Similar

Suprior Hotels: Nh Collection / Hesperia Vigo Or Similar

Comfort Hotels: Park Hotel Gaia / Beta Porto Or Similar

Suprior Hotels: Novotel Porto Gaia Or Similar

Comfort Hotels: Exe Liberdade / Vip Zurique Or Similar

Suprior Hotels: Real Palacio / Vila Gare Opera Or Similar

Comfort Hotels: M.A. Sevilla Congresos Or Similar

Suprior Hotels: Melia Lebreros Or Similar

Comfort Hotels: G.H Luna / Saray Or Similar

Suprior Hotels: G.H Luna / Saray Or Similar

Additional Information

Accommodation Accommodation
  • Accommodations in hotels of Category Comfort or Superior
Experience
  • Professional tour escort throughout (bilingual English/Spanish)
  • Escorted sightseeing tours with bilingual guide in Madrid, Salamanca, Santiago de Compostela,Porto, Lisbon, Merida, Seville, Cordoba and Granada
  • Entrance Alhambra
  • Cordoba Grand Mosque entrance fee. Porto Winery entrance fee
  • Merida Roman Theather and Amphitheater entrance fee
  • Evening Illuminations tour of Madrid
Meals
  • Daily Breakfast
Transport
  • Transfers airport-hotel-airport
  • Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
Optional Extras:
  • Pre & Post Tour Accommodation
  • Premium Package
Not Included
  • City Tax to be paid locally
  • Drinks on meals
  • Porterage at airport
  • Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff
  • Any Insurance
  • Any Item, product or service not specifically listed under Included

Reviews

Verified Buyer

Just returned from a 13 day tour. Spain and Portugal were lovely. This was the first group tour I have done and it was the most relaxing holiday I have been on for years – everything was planned and organised for me so it was stress free from the moment I got on the bus to go away until I returned home. The drivers were excellent – very experienced drivers who were also very helpful, informative and friendly. Our hotelswas in a great position.
Verified Buyer

We love every second of it. Our driver & Tour Guide are both helpful. We did so much in 13 days! Communication has been good and the tour is packed with as much as you can see! Thank you
Verified Buyer

Perfect group tour covering Spain & Portugal. Well paced with plenty of activities balanced with good free time. Hotels, food, scenery, culture, history, fun, all great. Brilliant local tour guides and driver. Stayed at very comfortable and clean hotels with breakfasts included. On the whole a very enjoyable experience.
Verified Buyer

I would highly recommend this tour. Authentic experience with experienced crew. our Tour Guide was exceptional. The trip provided was an absolute delight with taking care of everything and just the right amount of free time to either rest or explore the local area.
Verified Buyer

It was wonderful, Spain and Portugal are 2 beautiful countries with a lot of history, diverse in their cultures between them. The tour itinerary was well-researched and planned to give us a variety of experiences and attractions. A perfect balance of scheduled tours and free time. Our tour guide was very friendly and comfortable speaking to our group and even in storytelling. The accommodations at superior category were great. Thank you
Verified Buyer

Despite usually organising our own holidays and trips, we took a chance and booked onto this tour and we are SO pleased we did. The communities we met, the people we shared the experience with, the incredible tour guides we had… we would never have experienced this on our own. During the 13 days we learnt so much, saw so many unforgettable sights, ate incredible food and made numerous incredible memories. We had the best time!
Verified Buyer

Met a lot of good people. Hotels were very nice. We saw the highlights of each place we visited. Well managed. The tour guide was very personable and answered all our questions. Loved it!
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