Madrid - Avila - Salamanca - Porto

Avila - Travel to Avila, a city renowned for its well-preserved medieval walls. Make a brief stop to explore its historic walled town.

Salamanca - Enjoy leisure time in this University City, recognized as a World Heritage Site for its remarkable architectural and artistic treasures. Proceed to the Portuguese border, continuing to Porto.

Porto

Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) - The Cathedral of Porto

Palacio da Bolsa - The Stock Exchange building

Igreja de Santa Clara - The Santa Clara Church

Douro River - Experience a unique view of the city along the Douro River aboard the BlueBoats Cruise. Discover the historic heritage by visiting a renowned Port Wine Cellar, with a wine tasting included.

Porto - Coimbra - Fatima

Coimbra - Head to Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado. Enjoy free time to explore the city independently.

Fatima - A center of Christian Faith and a World Pilgrimage Sanctuary, featuring the impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary appeared. Visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. At night, there is an opportunity to attend the candlelight procession.

Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaça - Lisbon

Batalha - Visit the Batalha Monastery, a Gothic and Manueline masterpiece recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Nazare - Enjoy free time in the charming fishing town of Nazaré.

Alcobaça - Continue to Alcobaça, a World Heritage town known for its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, dating back to the 12th century.

Lisbon

Olissippo Castelo Hotel - Morning sightseeing tour of ancient Olissipo.

Torre de Belem - The Belem Tower

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - The Jeronimos Monastery

National Coach Museum - The Coach Museum

Padrão dos Descobrimentos - The Monument to the Discoverers

Marquis of Pombal Square - The Marquis of Pombal Square

Alfama - Spend the afternoon exploring the nostalgic corners of the Alfama Quarter, the old city nestled next to its Castle, with colorful narrow streets housing authentic “tabernas” where Fado echoes a bygone era.

Lisbon - Merida - Cordoba

Merida - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing to Mérida, the capital of Extremadura. Declared a World Heritage Site, Mérida is notable for its rich historical heritage, including well-preserved Roman ruins such as the theatre, amphitheatre, and Roman bridge. Enjoy free time before continuing to Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel.

Cordoba - Continue the journey to Cordoba, formerly the capital of the Caliphate.

Cordoba - Seville

Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba - Take an impressive tour of the Mosque and other sites, strolling through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, enjoy a short two-hour ride to Seville.

Seville

Catedral de Sevilla - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, followed by a morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter’s in Rome.

Barrio Santa Cruz - Explore the Santa Cruz quarter, a natural setting for “Carmen” and the birthplace of the “Don Juan” myth.

Parque de Maria Luisa - The Maria Luisa Park

Plaza de Espana - The Plaza de España

Seville - Granada

The Alhambra - Travel east along the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA, passing countless olive trees on the way to Granada. Visit the world-famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, which have inspired many authors, including W. Irving’s “Tales of the Alhambra.”

Granada - Valencia

Valencia - Begin the drive towards the Mediterranean coast. Pass through Murcia, the capital of the fertile Segura river garden, and continue north via Alicante, the second largest city in the Valencia region. Arrive in Valencia, a major Mediterranean capital with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex, featuring six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts, and Ágora.

Valencia - Barcelona

Valencia - Enjoy a morning city tour of this vibrant city, including a drive through the old city showcasing prominent buildings. Continue past the old Turia riverbed to the avant-garde “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to view the iconic exteriors of the six buildings.

Barcelona - Depart early afternoon northward along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, passing Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Arrive in Barcelona, the principal Mediterranean city and home to the famous architect Gaudí, a symbol of Catalonian modernism.

Barcelona

Casa Mila - La Pedrera - Casa Milá - La Pedrera

Casa Batllo - Casa Batlló

Montjuïc - The Montjuïc Park offers spectacular views of the city, the Olympic Ring, the monument to Columbus, and the Olympic Port.

Port Olimpic - The Olympic Port

Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid

Zaragoza - Travel southwest through an industrial and agricultural area of significant importance in Europe. Arrive in Zaragoza, the capital city of Aragón, located on the banks of the Ebro River, the most voluminous in the Iberian Peninsula. Known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman era, Zaragoza played a crucial role in Spanish history. Enjoy free time to admire the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilica-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid.

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• Travel insurance included.
• Guided tours in major cities: Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, and more.
• Deluxe air-conditioned motor-coach transportation.
• Daily breakfast provided.
• Bilingual tour conducted in English and Spanish.

• Lisbon and Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Embark on a 13-Day journey to experience the rich culture of Portugal and Spain. The tour includes a visit to notable sites such as the Alhambra, Fatima, Lisbon, Sevilla, Valencia, Barcelona and more. This trip combines pre-arranged tours as well as free time for individual exploration. Your 13-day tour package also covers the services of a guide, 12-nights’ stay in 3- and 4-star hotels, meals, luxury coach transportation, along with certain admission charges and guided tours.

• Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag
• Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge, providing they do not occupy a seat on the bus. Please note, any expenses incurred at the hotel (i.e. cot, meals, etc) should be paid directly to the hotel

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.