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Join this 11-day itinerary through cities full of history in an air-conditioned bus that departs from the center of Madrid. Explore the magic of Portugal, the Arab footprint in Córdoba and Seville, the medieval layout in Ronda and the coexistence of cultures in Toledo. Pass through cities full of light, charming white villages and soak up the Andalusian art that is breathed in the south. Visit Porto, Lisbon, Córdoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo with a friendly guide, enter spectacular monuments such as the Alhambra in Granada, enjoy activities such as a wine tasting in Porto, and much more!
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Details
Free cancellation up to 32 days before the starting day of the activity
Multiday tour
11 days
Spanish / English / Portuguese
Included
- Departure from established central located hotels in Madrid
- Guided city tour with local guides in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo
- Entrance to the Mosque of Cordoba, the Cathedral of Seville and the Alhambra in Granada
- Douro Cruise and wine tasting in Porto
- Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
- Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
- 10-night accommodation at selected hotel class
- Daily breakfast
- Travel insurance
Not included
- Lisbon and Porto Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel
- Any other services not specified
Product code:
PA6D
Itinerary
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information. Drive to Salamanca. Free time in this University and World Heritage City of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the BlueBoats Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one wellknown Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar
Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. 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. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: Sao José o similar // A Class: Santa Maria, Aurea, Regina or similar
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. Then to Lisbon. Arrival in the Portuguese capital and accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutecia or similar
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutecia, Vila Gale Opera or similar
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres declared UNDESCO World Heritage site because of the city’s blend of, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel.
Information note:From 1 April 2025, the visit to Cáceres will be replaced by a visit to Mérida, a World Heritage city. Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, stands out for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theatre, the amphitheatre, the Roman bridge... Free time and continuation to Madrid.
Accommodation: T Class: Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara or similar // A Class: Hesperia Córdoba, Eurostars or similar
Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel
Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa or similar // A Class: Melia Lebreros or similar
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), 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. Accommodation at the hotel
Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa or similar // A Class: Melia Lebreros or similar
After breakfast at the hotel 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 to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Accommodation at the hotel
Accommodation T and A Class: Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco, Sol Principe or similar
Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by Washington Irving. Accommodation at the hotel
Accommodation: T Class: Alixares or similar // A Class: Melia Granada or similar
Breakfast at the hotel. 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. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality, the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES.
Madrid - Salamanca - Oporto
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information. Drive to Salamanca. Free time in this University and World Heritage City of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar
Oporto
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the BlueBoats Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one wellknown Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar
Oporto - Coimbra - Fatima
Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. 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. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: Sao José o similar // A Class: Santa Maria, Aurea, Regina or similar
Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Unknown city - Lisboa
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. Then to Lisbon. Arrival in the Portuguese capital and accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutecia or similar
Lisboa
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutecia, Vila Gale Opera or similar
Lisboa - Córdoba
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres declared UNDESCO World Heritage site because of the city’s blend of, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel.
Information note:From 1 April 2025, the visit to Cáceres will be replaced by a visit to Mérida, a World Heritage city. Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, stands out for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theatre, the amphitheatre, the Roman bridge... Free time and continuation to Madrid.
Accommodation: T Class: Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara or similar // A Class: Hesperia Córdoba, Eurostars or similar
Córdoba - Sevilla
Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel
Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa or similar // A Class: Melia Lebreros or similar
Sevilla
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), 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. Accommodation at the hotel
Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa or similar // A Class: Melia Lebreros or similar
Sevilla - Ronda - Torremolinos
After breakfast at the hotel 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 to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Accommodation at the hotel
Accommodation T and A Class: Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco, Sol Principe or similar
Torremolinos - Granada
Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by Washington Irving. Accommodation at the hotel
Accommodation: T Class: Alixares or similar // A Class: Melia Granada or similar
Granada - Toledo - Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. 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. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality, the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES.
Meeting point
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid
Additional information
- This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.
- Offered two different hotel categories, Superior T or Superior Plus A. Both categories, first-hand selected, guarantee to all our clients a comfortable accommodation with high quality standards. Bear in mind that Superior Plus A tends to be centrally located.
- Even though our tours run bilingual, please select the preferred language at time of booking.
- 1 regular suitcase and 1 handbag per person is allowed. Any extra luggage is likely to be charged. Luggage handling is responsibility of the customer.
- If Alhambra and Generalife tickets are not available for certain dates, alternative compensation will be offered at the operator's discretion.
