1st Day MADRID

Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel (included). Rest of the day free. Accommodation at the hotel.

2nd Day MADRID

Breakfast included at the hotel. In the morning, we will have a panoramic tour of the city; Let's contemplate its medieval origins as the Arab fortress crossing the Barrio de la Morería, characterized by the antiquity of its buildings and the flavors of its inns. Then, we will visit the courtly Madrid of the Austrians with Felipe II and its Renaissance and Baroque buildings in the Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa.

It's time to see the Madrid of the Bourbons and the urban layout of Carlos III, the Royal Palace, the Fountain of Cibeles, and the Puerta de Alcalá; we will admire the works of the elegant Plaza de Oriente and the Prado Museum. Get to know the contemporary are of Madrid with avenues such as Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, Salamanca district, Plaza de Castilla, Parque del Oeste, University City.

Also, explore the commercial and financial areas of the Modern Madrid, the emblematic Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, and the Santiago Stadium Bernabéu. Afternoon free at your disposal. Accommodation at the hotel.

3rd Day MADRID - SALAMANCA - OPORTO

Breakfast included at the hotel. Continue to Salamanca. Free time in this university city, a  World Heritage Site of a great architectonic and artistic wealth, and exit towards the Portuguese border for our next destination: the beautiful city of Porto. Accommodation at the hotel.

4th Day PORTO

Breakfast included at the hotel. In the morning, a panoramic tour of this city, a declared a World Heritage Site, where we will contemplate the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building,  and the Santa Clara Church. To finish, we will take a cruise on the Douro River to have another perspective of the city and visit a famous cellar with tasting of the world-famous port wine. Rest of the day is free. Accommodation at the hotel.

5th Day OPORTO - COIMBRA - FATIMA

Breakfast included at the hotel. Departure to Coimbra, the seat of one of the oldest European universities and the cradle of Fado. Free time to discover the enchanting city of Coimbra. It's time to continue to Fatima, the Christian Faith Center and World Pilgrimage Shrine with its impressive Basilica and Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary appeared. Observe the Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherd children, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. At night the possibility to attend the Procession of Candles. Accommodation at the hotel.

6th Day FATIMA - BATALHA - NAZARE - ALCOBAÇA - LISBOA

After breakfast included at the hotel, departure to the Monastery of Batalha, a work of art of the Gothic and Manueline styles considered a World Heritage Site. Continue to Nazaré, the most picturesque and colorful fishing village in Portugal. If time permits, we will arrive at the "Sítio da Nazaré" (Nazare Site), to enjoy a panoramic view of the town and its beaches. We will continue our trip to Alcobaça. Visit its 12th century Church with the tombs of Dom Pedro and Ines de Castro - the famous Kings of the most remarkable love story of Portugal!

Continue to Lisbon. Accommodation at the hotel.

At night, optionally, we recommend attending a Fado show (typical Portuguese music genre).

7th Day LISBON

Breakfast included at the hotel. In the morning have a guided tour in Lisbon, through its main squares and avenues, Torre de Belem, Jerónimos Monastery (exterior), Monument to the Discovers, and visit the National Coach Museum. The afternoon is at leisure, having free time to discover the nostalgic corners of this city: the Alfama or Mourariadistricts. If you prefer, take the optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais (World Heritage).

Accommodation at the hotel.

8th Day LISBON – CACERES – CORDOBA
Breakfast included at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic, and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterward, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel.

9th Day CORDOBA – SEVILLE

Breakfast included at the hotel. An 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.

10th Day SEVILLE

Breakfast included at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of 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 the light city. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Show. 

11th Day SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL

After breakfast included 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 on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas.  Accommodation at the hotel.

12th Day COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA

Breakfast included at the hotel. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, the 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 W. Irving. Free afternoon. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.

13th Day GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID

Breakfast included 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 historic old town through its narrow streets. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.

14th Day MADRID

After breakfast included at the hotel, transfer to the airport (included). 

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(*) Tour combined with other circuits, not all participants may have the same destination. Depending on the segment of the tour, the accompanying guide may change.

(*) During the stay in Madrid, there is no accompanying guide service.

(*) If the visit of Madrid could not be carried out for technical reasons, it would be replaced by the 1 day Madrid City Bus Tour.