Portugal & Andalucia | Guided Group Tour | 15 Days

DAY 1:                                PORTO

Upon arrival into Porto airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. Overnight Porto.

DAY 2:                                PORTO
Panoramic tour of Porto to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Building, and Santa Clara Church. Visit a local wine cellar to taste the famous Port wine. Overnight Porto. (B)

DAY 3:                                PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA – LISBON

Breakfast and departure for Coimbra, known for its prestigious university-one of the oldest in Europe-and as the birthplace of fado music. Enjoy some free time to explore before continuing to Fátima, a major pilgrimage site. Take time to visit the Basilica and Sanctuary, then proceed to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Overnight stay in Lisbon. (B)

DAY 4:                                LISBON

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Lisbon including the old Alfama Quarter, Tower of Belem, and Monastery of Los Jeronimos. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Lisbon. (B)

DAY 5:                                LISBON – MERIDA – SEVILLE 

Breakfast at your hotel. Depart towards the Spanish border to arrive in Mérida. Free time to explore its impressive archaeological site, featuring the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Lunch at leisure. Afterwards, continue along the “Autovía de la Plata” (Silver Route) towards Andalucia to arrive in Seville. Dinner and overnight in Seville. (B, D)

DAY 6:                                SEVILLE 

Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighbourhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares, and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir River, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92 or visit to the Maestranza bullring. Overnight Seville. (B)

DAY 7:                                SEVILLE – CORDOBA

Breakfast. Depart for Córdoba. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking tour beginning at the Almodóvar Gate, passing through the historic Jewish Quarter, and visiting the renowned Mosque-Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Córdoba. (B, D)

DAY 8:                                CORDOBA – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL

Depart to the Route of White Villages and Ronda. After some free time, continue to Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol where you have the afternoon at leisure. Overnight Costa del Sol. (B, D)

DAY 9:                                COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA

Departure to Granada. Visit to the spectacular group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife, former residence of the Moorish kings, with its magnificent fountains, gardens, and arches. Overnight Granada. (B, D)

Note: If the Patronato of the Alhambra and Generalife do not grant tickets for participants to visit the Alhambra and Generalife, a tour of the city of Granada will be provided instead. Visit to the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel, and a walk through the city Alcaiceria (silk market) and the Cathedral Square.

DAY 10:                             GRANADA – VALENCIA

Depart via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras towards the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Valencia. Overnight Valencia. (B)

Note, departures in 2027: FEB 16, MAR 9, will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia.

DAY 11:                              VALENCIA – BARCELONA

Morning is free to explore Valencia at leisure. Mid-morning, depart for Barcelona. Overnight Barcelona. (B)

Note, for logistical reasons, the sightseeing tour of Barcelona may be performed in the afternoon upon arrival instead of the morning of day 12.

DAY 12:                              BARCELONA

After breakfast enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Barcelona visiting the Park of Montjuic with spectacular views, Olympic Ring, monument of Columbus and the old Gothic Quarter. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight Barcelona. (B)

DAY 13:                             BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID

After breakfast, depart for Zaragoza, with a brief stop for free time to explore the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the Patroness of the Hispanic world. Continue to Madrid for your overnight stay. (B)

DAY 14:                             MADRID – TOLEDO – MADRID

Breakfast at your hotel, followed by a half-day tour of the historic city of Toledo, including a panoramic view from Mirador del Valle and a stroll through its charming old town. Return to Madrid with some free time at leisure. Overnight in Madrid. (B)

DAY 15:                             MADRID – SALAMANCA – PORTO

Breakfast and departure to Salamanca, an ancient and monumental university city. Free time to stroll through the historic centre and discover its famous Baroque-style Plaza Mayor. Continue to Porto. End of our services upon arrival into Porto. No hotel drop off. You will need to make your own way to the hotel. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

PORTO: Rubens Hotels Gaia

LISBON: Lutecia Smart Design Hotel

SEVILLE: Silken Al-Ándalus Palace

CORDOBA: Exe Ciudad de Córdoba, or Crisol Jardines de Córdoba, or Exe Las Adelfas

COSTA DEL SOL: Sol Príncipe (Torremolinos), or Sol Torremolinos – Don Pablo, or Sol Torremolinos – Don Pedro

GRANADA: Saray Hotel

VALENCIA: Eurostars Acteon

BARCELONA: Catalonia Barcelona 505, or Alexandre FrontAir Congress (Sant Boi de Llobregat), or Gran Hotel Verdi (Sabadell), or Catalonia Sabadell (Sabadell)

MADRID: Praga Hotel, or Puerta de Toledo

INCLUDES:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Arrival transfer from Porto airport to hotel 
• 14 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
• Sightseeing tour with local guide in Porto, Lisbon, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Barcelona and Toledo
• Entrance fees and local taxes

THINGS TO NOTE:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
• Itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• Due to special events, tours may stay in a city that is different to what is mentioned on the itinerary.
• In the unusual event that group number is less than 12 people, the Tour Operator reserves the right to operate the tour by minibus or private car with an expert bilingual driver. Local visits to monumental cities will be by official local guides.