Touch of Spain & Portugal | Guided Group Tour | 13 Days

DAY 1:                                 MADRID – SALAMANCA – PORTO

Depart from selected Madrid hotels at approximately 8:15 AM, or from the bus terminal at Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, at 8:00 AM. (Please refer to your voucher for detailed pickup information or instructions if you need to make your own way to the terminal. Be at the terminal no later than 7:45 AM).

Depart to Salamanca. Time at leisure to walk through this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. Continue to Porto. Overnight in 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, renowned for its historic university-one of the oldest in Europe-and as the birthplace of fado. Enjoy some free time before continuing to Fátima, a major pilgrimage destination. Take time to visit the Basilica and Sanctuary, then journey onward to Lisbon, Portugal’s capital. Overnight stay in Lisbon. (B)

DAY 4:                                 LISBON

Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of this stunning city at the mouth of the Tagus River. Highlights include the Park Viewpoint, Edward VII Square, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, and the charming Madragoa District-birthplace of traditional Portuguese Fado music. Continue to the Belém District to admire the iconic Belém Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery. The afternoon is yours to explore at leisure. Overnight in 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. We then continue along the “Autovia de la Plata” (Silver Route) towards Andalucia, arriving 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 through Lerida and Zaragoza. Time at leisure. Continue to Madrid. Continue back 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):

PORTO: Rubens Hotel Gaia

LISBON: Lutecia Smart Design Hotel

SEVILLE: Silken Al-Andalus Palace

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

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

GRANADA: Saray Hotel

VALENCIA: Eurostars Acteon

BARCELONA: Catalonia Barcelona 505, or Alexandre FrontAir Congress, or Gran Hotel Verdi, or Catalonia Sabadell

INCLUDES:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 12 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 and Barcelona
• Visit to a wine cellar with 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.
• 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.
• Itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• Passengers are required to clear customs with their own luggage. Only one piece of luggage per person is permitted.
• 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.