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Churches, palaces, tapas and towns. A wonderful journey through Spain and Portugal
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 pickup 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
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 2025: Apr 30; Nov 12, 19 and 2026: Feb 18; Mar 11, 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 2025: May 14; Aug 27; Sep 10, 17 and 2026: Jan 28 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 – MADRID
Drive through Lerida and enjoy a short stop in Zaragoza with its 17th Century Basilica. Continue 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)
Accommodation (or similar):
LISBON: Lutecia Hotel
SEVILLE : Silken Al-andalus Palace
CORDOBA: Exe Ciudad De Cordoba
COSTA DEL SOL (TORREMOLINOS): Sol Principe
*Note: Departures from 29 Oct 2025-31 Dec 2025, overnight stay will be at Hotel Sol Don Pablo (Torremolinos).
GRANADA: Los Angeles Hotel
VALENCIA: Eurostars Acteon
*Note, departures in 2025: Apr 30; Nov 12, 19 and 2026: Feb 18; Mar 11 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
Includes:
– Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with free WI-FI onboard
– Accommodation as listed below or similar
– Meals as per itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
– Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
– Sightseeing tour with local guide in Lisbon, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, and Barcelona
– 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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