Best of Portugal & Andalucia | Guided Group Tour | 11 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

Breakfast and departure for Coimbra, known for its prestigious university-one of the oldest in Europe-and as the birthplace of fado music. Lunch, then enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Coimbra. (B, L)

DAY 4:                                COIMBRA – FATIMA – LISBON

Breakfast followed by departure to Fatima, an important pilgrimage site. Enjoy free time to explore the Shrine before continuing to Lisbon, Portugal’s capital situated at the mouth of the Tagus River. Overnight in Lisbon. (B)

DAY 5:                                LISBON

Morning panoramic sightseeing tour of this beautiful city, located at the mouth of the Tagus River: Edward VII Park’s hilltop viewpoint, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, Madragoa District (where Fado, the traditional Portugues music was born). We will continue to the Belem District, with its famous Tower, Monument to the Navigators, and Los Jeronimos Monastery. Free afternoon. Overnight Lisbon. (B)

DAY 6:                                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. We then continue along the “Autovia de la Plata” (Silver Route) towards Andalucia, arriving in Seville. Dinner and overnight in Seville. (B, D)

DAY 7:                                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 8:                                SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL  

After breakfast, depart along the Route of the White Villages for Ronda. You will have some free time before continuing to Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol where you have the afternoon at leisure. Overnight Torremolinos, Costa del Sol. (B, D)

DAY 9:                                COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA  

After breakfast, depart for Granada. Sightseeing tour visiting the impressive Alhambra and the beautiful gardens of the Generalife. 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 – TOLEDO – MADRID  

Following breakfast depart towards the Imperial City of Toledo, full of history and monuments. After lunch, enjoy a panoramic view from Mirador del Valle and walk through its old town. Continue to Madrid. Overnight in Madrid. (B)

DAY 11:                             MADRID – SALAMANCA – PORTO  

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

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

PORTO: Rubens Hotels Gaia, or Holiday Inn Porto Gaia

COIMBRA: Coimbra Aeminium Affiliated by Meliá

LISBON: Lutecia Smart Design Hotel

SEVILLE: Silken Al-Ándalus Palace

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

GRANADA: Saray Hotel, or Los Ángeles Hotel

MADRID: Praga Hotel, or Puerta de Toledo

INCLUDES:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 10 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Arrival transfer from Porto airport to hotel
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
• Sightseeing tour with local guide in Porto, Lisbon, Seville, Granada and Toledo
• Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Port wine
• 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.