11-Day Portugal and Andalucia Tour from Madrid: Porto | Fatima | Lisbon | Cordoba | Seville | Costa del Sol | Granada**Daily Breakfast and Entrance Tickets Included**
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11-Day Portugal and Andalucia Tour from Madrid: Porto | Fatima | Lisbon | Cordoba | Seville | Costa del Sol | Granada**Daily Breakfast and Entrance Tickets Included**
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Tour Code: 661252
Departure City
Madrid
End City
Madrid
Tour Type
Bus/Coach
Duration
11 days
Language
English Live, Spanish Live
Guide Type
Fully Guided Tour
Activity Level
Moderate
Quality
All Inclusive Tour
Highlights
• 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
• Entrance to the Mosque of Cordoba, the Cathedral of Seville and the Alhambra in Granada
• Douro Cruise and wine tasting in Porto
• Daily breakfast included
• Guided city tour with local guides in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo
• 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
• Entrance to the Mosque of Cordoba, the Cathedral of Seville and the Alhambra in Granada
• Douro Cruise and wine tasting in Porto
• Daily breakfast included
• Guided city tour with local guides in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo
Itinerary
Day 1: Madrid - Salamanca - Porto
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information. Drive to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity 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
Day 2: Porto
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
Day 3: Porto - 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: Aurea Fátima, Estrela de Fátima, Regina or similar
A Class: Aurea Fátima, Estrela de Fátima, Regina or similar
Day 4: Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaca - Lisbon
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. Accommodation. Optional traditional and typical dinner including a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music.
Accommodation
T Class: Roma or similar
A Class: Lutécia, Vila Gale Opera or similar
Day 5: Lisbon
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, 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: Lutécia, Vila Gale Opera or similar
Day 6: Lisbon - Caceres - Cordoba
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.
Accommodation
T Class: Tryp Córdoba or similar
A Class: Hesperia Córdoba or similar
Day 7: Cordoba - Seville
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, Catalonia Giralda or similar
A Class: Melia Lebreros or similar
Day 8: Seville
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. Optional Flamenco tour.
Accommodation
T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa, Catalonia Giralda or similar
A Class: Melia Lebreros or similar
Day 9: Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol
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 on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation
T Class: Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco, Sol Principe or similar
A Class: Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco, Sol Principe or similar
Day 10: Costa del Sol - 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 W. Irving. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.
Accommodation
T Class: Hotel Alixares or similar
A Class: Hotel Catalonia Granada or similar
Day 11: 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.
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information. Drive to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity 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
Day 2: Porto
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
Day 3: Porto - 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: Aurea Fátima, Estrela de Fátima, Regina or similar
A Class: Aurea Fátima, Estrela de Fátima, Regina or similar
Day 4: Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaca - Lisbon
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. Accommodation. Optional traditional and typical dinner including a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music.
Accommodation
T Class: Roma or similar
A Class: Lutécia, Vila Gale Opera or similar
Day 5: Lisbon
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, 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: Lutécia, Vila Gale Opera or similar
Day 6: Lisbon - Caceres - Cordoba
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.
Accommodation
T Class: Tryp Córdoba or similar
A Class: Hesperia Córdoba or similar
Day 7: Cordoba - Seville
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, Catalonia Giralda or similar
A Class: Melia Lebreros or similar
Day 8: Seville
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. Optional Flamenco tour.
Accommodation
T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa, Catalonia Giralda or similar
A Class: Melia Lebreros or similar
Day 9: Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol
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 on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation
T Class: Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco, Sol Principe or similar
A Class: Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco, Sol Principe or similar
Day 10: Costa del Sol - 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 W. Irving. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.
Accommodation
T Class: Hotel Alixares or similar
A Class: Hotel Catalonia Granada or similar
Day 11: 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.
Visiting Attractions
Costa del Sol
What’s Included
Includes
- Departure from established central located hotels in Madrid
- 10-night accommodation at selected hotel class
- Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
- Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
- Daily breakfast
- Entrance to the Mosque of Cordoba, the Cathedral of Seville and the Alhambra in Granada
- Douro Cruise and wine tasting in Porto
- Guided city tour with local guides in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo
- Travel insurance
Excludes
- City taxes not included, to be paid directly to the hotel
- Any other service not specified
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
Special Notes
- Cancellation policy:
- 24 Days or more Prior to Departure Date: 10% penalty;
- 12-23 Days Prior to Departure Date: 15% penalty;
- 7-11 Days Prior to Departure Date: 25% penalty;
- 6 Days or less Prior to Departure Date: 100% penalty. - Due to the insurance included on this tour, all bookings must include for each passenger, without exception, the following data at the moment of reservation:
- Name / Surname / Passport / ID / Nationality
- Reservations cannot be formalized without providing all the required information. - Please note that 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.
- Kindly note that it is mandatory to present your passport the day you visit the Alhambra complex.
- 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.
- On Winter season (November-January) all the guests will be accommodated at the hotel Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco / Sol Principe in Costa del Sol.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
If any of the attractions are closed due to Covid-19, the guide will arrange the itinerary based on the actual situation on the tour date. Please understand. Thanks.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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