Madrid - Avila - Salamanca - Porto

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

Salamanca - Enjoy free time in this University City, a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in architectural and artistic treasures. Then, head to the Portuguese border and continue to Porto.

Porto

Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) - Visit the Cathedral of Porto.

Palacio da Bolsa - Explore the Stock Exchange building.

Igreja de Santa Clara - Visit the Santa Clara church.

Douro River - Experience the city from a different angle along the Douro River aboard the BlueBoats Cruise. Discover historic heritage sites and visit a renowned Port Wine Cellar for a wine tasting.

Porto - Coimbra - Fatima

Coimbra - Depart for Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado. Enjoy free time to explore the town on your own.

Fatima - Visit this center of Christian faith and world pilgrimage, featuring an impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary appeared. See the Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, and the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. At night, you may attend the candlelight procession.

Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaça - Lisbon

Batalha - Head to the Batalha Monastery, a Gothic and Manueline masterpiece recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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

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

Lisbon

Olissippo Castelo Hotel - Start the day with a sightseeing tour of ancient Olissipo.

Torre de Belem - Visit the Belem Tower.

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos - Explore the Jeronimos Monastery.

National Coach Museum - Visit the Coach Museum.

Padrão dos Descobrimentos - See the Monument to the Discoverers.

Marquis of Pombal Square - Visit the Marquis of Pombal Square.

Alfama - Spend the afternoon exploring the nostalgic corners of the Alfama Quarter, the old city next to its Castle. Wander through narrow, colorful streets filled with traditional “tabernas” where Fado music echoes the past.

Lisbon - Caceres - Cordoba

Caceres - Depart at 07:30 hrs. for Caceres, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic, and Italian Renaissance architecture. Stroll through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter.

Cordoba - Continue to Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate.

Cordoba - Seville

Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba - Take an impressive tour of the Mosque and other sites, and wander through the narrow, winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hour drive, arrive in Seville.

Seville

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

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

Parque de Maria Luisa - Visit Maria Luisa Park.

Plaza de Espana - See 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 in his “Tales of the Alhambra.”

Granada - Valencia

Valencia - Drive towards the Mediterranean coast, passing through Murcia, the capital of the fertile Segura river valley, and continue north via Alicante, the second largest city in the Valencia region. Arrive in Valencia, a major Mediterranean city known for its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex, which includes six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts, and Ágora.

Valencia - Barcelona

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

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

Barcelona

Casa Mila - La Pedrera - Visit Casa Milá - La Pedrera.

Casa Batllo - See Casa Batlló.

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

Port Olimpic - Visit 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 of Aragón, located on the banks of the Ebro River, the most voluminous river in the Iberian Peninsula. Known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period, Zaragoza played a crucial role in Spanish history. Enjoy some 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.