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Grand Tour of Spain

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  • 19 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Madrid, Trujillo, Lisbon, Fatima, Caceres, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Costa del Sol, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona, Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Santillana, Covadonga, Oviedo, La Coruna, Santiago de Compostela, Rias Baixas, Vigo, Porto, Salamanca

    Group Size:
    2 to 50+
    Age Range:
    0 to 99
    Languages: English, Spanish, French
    Type: Guided Group Tours, Multi Country Trips

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Explore the rich cultural heritage, spectacular countryside and coastlines of Spain and Portugal. A perfect blend of European bliss!

  • Stroll through Lisbon’s beautiful, historic streets
  • Visit Seville, the home of Flamenco
  • In Cordoba, enjoy a sightseeing tour of La Mezquita, an architectural marvel
  • Explore Granada’s famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens
  • Enjoy a city tour of the legendary pilgrimage town of Santiago de Compostela
  • Travel through the wine region of the Duoro Valley
  • Panoramic tour of Porto ending at a local wine cellar to taste the famous Port wine
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Stops:
  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Wednesday:                      MADRID – TRUJILLO – LISBON

Depart from selected Madrid hotels at approximately 08:15, or the bus terminal located at, Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, at 08:00a.m. (Check your voucher for exact information regarding your pick up or if you need to make your way to the terminal. Please be at the terminal no later than 07:45). Travel towards the region of Extremadura and arrive at Trujillo, the birthplace of Spanish conquerors. Free time to explore its beautiful and monumental Plaza Mayor. Continue across the Portuguese border and into Lisbon, the capital of Portugal located at the mouth of the Tagus River. Overnight Lisbon.

Day 2 – Thursday:                            LISBON

2024 Bookings: Morning city sightseeing tour including a visit to the old Alfama Quarter, Tower of Belem, and the Monastery of Los Jeronimos. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight Lisbon. (B)

2025 Bookings: 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. Optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais, Estoril. Overnight Lisbon. (B)

Day 3 – Friday:                                  LISBON – FATIMA – LISBON

In the morning depart for Fatima, an important centre of religious pilgrimage. Free time to visit the Shrine. Return to Lisbon for overnight. (B)

Day 4 – Saturday:                            LISBON – CACERES – SEVILLE

Depart for the border and continue to Caceres. Time at leisure to visit Plaza Mayor and to walk through the old city and its famous, very well preserved and world heritage listed medieval quarter. Continue to Andalucía and arrive at Seville. Overnight Seville. (B, D)

Day 5 – Sunday:                                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, L)

Day 6 – Monday:                              SEVILLE – CORDOBA

Departure to Cordoba. Upon arrival we start our walking tour at Almodovar Gate, through the Jewish Quarter and continue for visiting the famous Mosque/Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Cordoba. (B, D)

Day 7 – Tuesday:                              CORDOBA – 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 8 – Wednesday:                      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 9 – Thursday:                            GRANADA – VALENCIA
Depart Granada via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras towards the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Valencia for overnight. (B)

*Note, departures in 2024: May 29; Sep 25 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia.

*Note, departures in 2025: Apr 30 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia.

Day 10 – Friday:                               VALENCIA – BARCELONA
Following breakfast, enjoy some free time.  At mid-morning depart Valencia for Barcelona. Overnight Barcelona. (B)

*Note, departures in 2024: Mar 27; Apr 3, 17; Aug 28; Sep 4 will stay overnight in the city of Sabadell instead of Barcelona.

*Note, departures in 2025: May 14; Aug 27; Sep. 10, 17 will stay overnight in the city of Sabadell instead of Barcelona.

*Note, for logistical reasons, the sightseeing tour of Barcelona may be performed in the afternoon upon arrival instead of the morning of day 11.

Day 11 – Saturday:                          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. You have the afternoon at leisure. Overnight Barcelona. (B)

Day 12 – Sunday:                             BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – SAN SEBASTIAN

Drive to Zaragoza. Short stop to see its 17th Century Basilica. Continue to San Sebastian for overnight. (B, D)

Day 13 – Monday:                           SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SANTANDER

Departure to Bilbao, capital of the province of Vizcaya. Short stop to admire the Guggenheim Museum building. Continue to Santander. Free time. Overnight Santander. (B, D)

Day 14 – Tuesday:                           SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO

After breakfast, depart to Santillana del Mar, a medieval village considered a National Monument. Travel to Covadonga with free time to visit the Shrine. Continue to Oviedo. Overnight Oviedo. (B, D)

Day 15 – Wednesday:                   OVIEDO – LA CORUNA
After breakfast, departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. Overnight La Coruna. (B, D)

Day 16 – Thursday:                         LA CORUNA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Following breakfast depart to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy a city tour of this legendary pilgrimage town; Plaza del Obradoiro, Cathedral and more. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight Santiago de Compostela. (B, D)

Day 17 – Friday:                               SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – VIGO – PORTO

After breakfast, depart for the area of the Spanish Fjords (Rias Bajas), through splendid landscapes: with a brief stop at La Toja Island. Stop at O Grove to take an optional tour on a catamaran and see an oyster and mussel farm, which includes mussel and Ribeiro wine tasting. Continue to Vigo. Free time. Optional excursion to Santa Tecla. Crossing the Minho River which shares the borders of Spain and Portugal, we will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Minho until we get to Porto. Overnight Porto. (B)

Day 18 – Saturday:                          PORTO

Porto is considered as World Heritage city. After breakfast, begin with a panoramic tour to admire the cathedral, Stock Exchange building, St. Clara church. End the tour with a visit to a local wine cellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”. Free time to take an optional cruise down the Douro River. Overnight Porto. (B)

Day 19 – Sunday:                             PORTO – SALAMANCA – MADRID 
Following breakfast, drive to the monumental city of Salamanca. Time at leisure to discover its Plaza Mayor and old quarters. Return to Madrid. End of our services upon arrival into Madrid city centre. No hotel drop off. You will need to make your own way to the hotel. (B)

2024 Accommodation (or similar):

LISBON: Lutecia Hotel

SEVILLE : Silken Al-andalus Palace

CORDOBA: Exe Ciudad De Cordoba

COSTA DEL SOL (TORREMOLINOS): Sol Principe

GRANADA: Saray Hotel

VALENCIA: Eurostars Acteon *Note, departures in 2024: May 29; Sep 25 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia. The hotel in Alicante will be the Eurostars Centrum Hotel.

BARCELONA: Catalonia Barcelona 505 Hotel *Note, departures in 2024: Mar 27; Apr 3, 17; Aug 28; Sep 4 will stay overnight in the city of Sabadell instead of Barcelona.

SAN SEBASTIAN: Silken Amara Plaza Hotel

SANTANDER: Santemar Hotel

OVIEDO: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza Hotel

LA CORUNA: Exe Caruna

SANTIAGO: Hotel Oca Puerta Del Camino

PORTO: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia

2025 Accommodation (or similar):

LISBON: Lutecia Hotel

SEVILLE Silken Al-andalus Palace

CORDOBA: Exe Ciudad De Cordoba

COSTA DEL SOL (TORREMOLINOS): Sol Principe

GRANADA: Los Angeles Hotel

VALENCIA: Eurostars Acteon*Note, departures in 2025: Apr 30 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia. The hotel in Alicante will be the Eurostars Centrum Hotel.

BARCELONA: Catalonia Barcelona 505 Hotel*Note, departures in 2025:  May 14; Aug 27; Sep. 10, 17 will stay overnight in the city of Sabadell instead of Barcelona.

SAN SEBASTIAN: Silken Amara Plaza Hotel

SANTANDER: Santemar Hotel

OVIEDO: Iberik Santo Domingo Plaza Hotel

LA CORUNA: Exe Caruna

SANTIAGO: Hotel Oca Puerta Del Camino

PORTO: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia

Includes:

–          Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with free WI-FI onboard

–          Accommodation as listed below or similar

–          Meals as per itinerary

–          Touring with Multilingual speaking guide

–          Sightseeing tour with local guide in Lisbon, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Barcelona, Santiago, and Porto

–          Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto 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. Service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.

–          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.

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Grand Tour of Spain

From $5,646 AUD $5,944 AUD SAVE $298 AUD
  • 19 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Madrid, Trujillo, Lisbon, Fatima, Caceres, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Costa del Sol, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona, Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Santillana, Covadonga, Oviedo, La Coruna, Santiago de Compostela, Rias Baixas, Vigo, Porto, Salamanca

    Group Size:
    2 to 50+
    Age Range:
    0 to 99
    Languages: English, Spanish, French
    Travel Style: Guided Group Tours, Multi Country Trips

Or contact your local travel agent.

Portugal
Speak to our Portugal Expert - Georgia

Georgia loves Portugal. Whether you are looking at a short stay or touring around Portugal; contact Georgia for more info.

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