Madrid, Portugal & Andalucía
A 14
day trip to explore two of the best countries in Europe “Spain & Portugal”,
Start in Madrid, an artistic city with an energy that carries one
simple message: this city really knows how to live.
Heading to Porto, a fascinating and vibrant city rapidly becoming one of Western Europe’s most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, and a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities.
Visiting Fatima, its one of the most important catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Fatima’s Sanctuary welcomes millions of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.
A stay at Lisbon is a must, the stunning capital city of Portugal, and is one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities of Europe. It is a city that effortlessly blends traditional heritage, with striking modernism and progressive thinking. As a holiday destination, Lisbon offers a rich and varied history, a buzzing nightlife and is blessed with a glorious year-round climate.
Your guided tour of Southern Spain will take you to Cordoba – considered one of Europe’s largest old towns.
You will have the chance to visit Andalusia’s capital “Seville” a city rich with Moorish heritage. This is visible in everything from the colorful painted tiles that adorn many buildings, to the lobed arches of the palaces.
Then you will drive to Costa Del Sol, Washed by the Mediterranean Sea, extends along more than 150 kilometres of coastline in the province of Malaga, in the southern Iberian Peninsula. Its name, the “Coast of the Sun”, with over 325 sunny days a year and a benevolent climate, this is paradise with beaches to suit all tastes.
The highlight of this trip will be Granada, not to miss the allure of the Alhambra, a city where serene Islamic architecture and Arab-flavoured street life go hand in hand with monumental churches, old-school tapas bars and counterculture graffiti art.
Heading to Porto, a fascinating and vibrant city rapidly becoming one of Western Europe’s most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, and a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities.
Visiting Fatima, its one of the most important catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Fatima’s Sanctuary welcomes millions of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.
A stay at Lisbon is a must, the stunning capital city of Portugal, and is one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities of Europe. It is a city that effortlessly blends traditional heritage, with striking modernism and progressive thinking. As a holiday destination, Lisbon offers a rich and varied history, a buzzing nightlife and is blessed with a glorious year-round climate.
Your guided tour of Southern Spain will take you to Cordoba – considered one of Europe’s largest old towns.
You will have the chance to visit Andalusia’s capital “Seville” a city rich with Moorish heritage. This is visible in everything from the colorful painted tiles that adorn many buildings, to the lobed arches of the palaces.
Then you will drive to Costa Del Sol, Washed by the Mediterranean Sea, extends along more than 150 kilometres of coastline in the province of Malaga, in the southern Iberian Peninsula. Its name, the “Coast of the Sun”, with over 325 sunny days a year and a benevolent climate, this is paradise with beaches to suit all tastes.
The highlight of this trip will be Granada, not to miss the allure of the Alhambra, a city where serene Islamic architecture and Arab-flavoured street life go hand in hand with monumental churches, old-school tapas bars and counterculture graffiti art.
Tour Details
Day 1: Arrival to Madrid Airport…free day at leisure.
Day 2: Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; explore the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa;, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Pass by the contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium.
Day 3: Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto.
Day 4: Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. visiting the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to a famous winery with tasting of its world-famous "port wine".
Day 5: Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared.
Day 6: Departure to the
Batalha Monastery (entrance included), a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline
style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to fishing town of
Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça then to Lisbon.
Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music..
Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music..
Day 7: Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, then afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle.
Day 8: Departure early to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Afterwards, continue towards Cordoba.
Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 9: Impressive tour of Cordoba Mosque (entrance included) and other sites such as the winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 10: Morning Seville panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral, Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour.
Day 11: Drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 12: Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, visit the world famous Alhambra complex (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.
Day 13: Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory.
Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 14: Transfer to Madrid Airport for your flight back home.
What's Included
Rate is Starting from 1800 Euro Per Person in double room including all accommodation with breakfast, transportation and guided tours with entrance fees for all mentioned tours.
