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Satisfy your wanderlust with a 9-day trip to Spain and Portugal! Start in Madrid and learn about amazing architecture, inspiring culture and the Spanish lifestyle! Discover Toledo, Granada and Seville. Visit Ronda and see the famous Puente Nuevo. Cross into Portugal and admire the incredible Algarve views. Experience lively Lisbon, taste port in Porto and explore historic Garda. Finish off this Spain and Portugal tour with stops in Salamanca and Avila. Embrace the local way of life complete with tapas, flamenco and bullfighting on our unforgettable Portugal and Spain tours!
- Explore Madrid; capital of Spain
- Enjoy a welcome dinner in Madrid
- Visit the ancient city of Toledo
- Discover the delights of Granada
- Visit Ronda; home to the famous Puente Nuevo
- See Seville on a driving tour
- Enjoy a local dinner in Seville
- Explore the streets of Seville on a guided tour
- Visit the Algarve; Portugal's stunning southern coast
- Enjoy a driving tour of Lisbon
- Visit Obidos; a medieval fortified town
- Enjoy a driving and walking tour of Porto
- Taste Portugal’s most famous drink - Port!
- Visit Guarda; Portugal’s highest city
- Explore the streets of Salamanca
- Farewell dinner in Salamanca
- Visit Avila; home to incredible Romanesque architecture
Itineraries
DAY 1
Start of tour in Madrid
Welcome to the start of this 9-day tour of Spain and Portugal! On arrival in Madrid, make your way to the hotel to meet up with your tour leader and fellow travellers this morning. After everyone is gathered, it’s time to explore the beautiful capital of Spain on an orientation tour. Look forward to seeing Madrid’s top sights! Afterwards, enjoy free time to discover more of the city. This evening, get to know more about the rest of the tour group and celebrate the first night of the tour at an included welcome dinner.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
Toledo - Granada
This morning, leave Madrid behind and head to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Toledo. This charming, ancient walled town, complete with Gothic architecture and an impressive Cathedral, is sure to have travellers falling in love with it! The tour continues south to the Moorish city of Granada. Arrive this afternoon and join your tour leader on an orientation tour of this historic city. Listen in for great insight into this beautiful region of Spain as well as the history, culture and highlights of Granada. Tonight, join the Granada Local Food & Wine Evening for delicious tapas and wine in a local gastrobar. This optional excursion must be booked prior to the start of the tour - click here for more information!
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3
Granada - Ronda - Seville
Spend the morning exploring Granada, or join our optional excursion to the Alhambra Palace. As one of the most beautiful sights to see in all of Spain, this optional excursion must be booked prior to the start of the tour - click here to book now! Next, travel to Ronda, a town located on both sides of the Tajo Gorge. The most iconic site here is the ‘Puente Nuevo’ (New Bridge). Take in the spectacular views from the bridge before enjoying a leisurely lunch stop. Finally, travel to Seville. Arrive and enjoy a driving tour of this enchanting city before enjoying free time at the beautiful Plaza de Espana. Enjoy an included dinner before checking into the hotel for tonight.
Meals: BreakfastDinner
DAY 4
Seville
Discover the history and charm of Seville today! Begin with a guided tour of the city, accompanied by an expert local guide. The rest of the day is free to spend as you wish! Choose to tour the Alcázar of Seville on an optional excursion, visit the Metropol Parasol for amazing views or visit the Museum of Flamenco. Alternatively, simply wander the historic city and see where your feet take you! Legend has it that Seville was founded by Hercules, and it certainly boasts a colourful history, from the Romans to the Moors! Seville is famous for its flamenco and tapas bars and tonight is your chance to experience this dance of passion at the lively optional Flamenco dinner show!
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
Algarve - Lisbon
Today it’s time to travel to Lisbon, Portugal! Along the way, visit the Algarve. This stunning southern coastal region of Portugal features golden beaches and limestone cliffs. Look forward to a comfort stop at one of these beautiful beaches so you can top up your tan or take a dip in the cool, blue ocean. Arrive in Lisbon, set off on an orientation tour of the capital and see Lisbon’s highlights. From the imposing Sao Jorge Castle to the pastel colours of the old town, Lisbon has it all! Enjoy an included dinner in Lisbon tonight.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
DAY 6
Lisbon: Free Day
Today is your free day to explore Lisbon at your own pace. You could visit Lisbon's landmarks, including the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower or discover the hilltop district of Bairro Alto. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Sintra, a charming UNESCO World Heritage Site village and the capital of Romanticism in Portugal, known for its striking monuments. While there, visit Pena Palace and enjoy lunch. Or, join an excursion to Portugal’s most famous pilgrimage site, Fátima. This evening is your chance to enjoy one of Portugal's cultural highlights; Fado music. Unique to Portugal, it is arguably the oldest urban folk music in the world - you are sure to discover many bars nearby playing Fado!
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7
Obidos - Porto
On the way to Porto this morning, enjoy a stop in Obidos. This classic fortified town is home to narrow cobbled streets, picturesque houses and an imposing hilltop castle. We continue our tour of Portugal and enter Porto - Portugal’s second-largest city and home of one of the country’s most famous exports - port wine! Enjoy a walking tour of Porto, where you will see Ponte Dom Luis - a stunning bridge that crosses the River Douro, the Clerigos Tower and many other famous landmarks. Enjoy the opportunity to sample a glass of port wine this afternoon at the included Port tasting. Tonight, join the Evening on the Douro optional with a cruise along the picturesque Douro River and an unforgettable gastronomical experience.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8
Guarda - Salamanca
It is time to depart Portugal and travel back to Spain through beautiful stretches of countryside. En route, make a stop in Guarda, the highest city in Portugal which is home to centuries-old fortified towers and defensive walls. After arriving in Salamanca, embark on a locally guided city tour. Salamanca is a stunning city home to incredible Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance buildings. See top sights including the old and new cathedrals, the University and Casa Lis (an Art Deco museum) before ending in the Plaza Mayor with some free time. The day ends with an included dinner before the tour concludes tomorrow. Enjoy three courses of delicious traditional meals from the Salamanca region.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
DAY 9
Avila - Madrid
After nine fun-filled days on the road, today is the last day of this Spain and Portugal tour. This morning, depart Salamanca and travel to the stunning city of Avila, which is notable for its many Romanesque and Gothic churches, and the famous and incredibly well preserved medieval walls. Then, continue on to the capital Madrid. Arrive in Madrid and the tour concludes this afternoon. Make sure to swap contact details with your newly-made travel friends! Adios!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation
8 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
Meals
8 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Transport
Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
Tour Leader
Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
- Visa to any Country (tourists must obtain before travelling to Europe), We will help with VISA Assistance only.
- International flights to and from Europe.
- Airport departure tax if required.
- Travel insurance (trip, medical and personal).
- Daily personal expenses.
- Early check-in or late check-out at hotels.
- Tip and gratuity for local tour guides and drivers.
- Please read terms and conditions at https://letstraveleuro.com/terms-and-conditions/
The Alhambra is the crown jewel of the Emirate of Granada. This palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs of Granada is the oldest Muslim palace in the world and Spain’s most popular monument. Visit and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes a fabulous complex and many landscaped gardens. Highlights include the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife and the Palace of Charles V.
Please Note: This excursion must be booked at least 60 days prior to your tour. This is due to the high demand for tickets and is subject to availability
Enjoy a guided tour of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Alcázar of Seville and the Seville Cathedral! Explore the Alcázar and marvel at its Hispano-Muslim architecture as well as its luscious gardens. Then, visit the Roman Catholic Cathedral which is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world! A guide will accompany the group up until the Cathedral’s bell tower, the Giralda. Free time will be provided to explore the Giralda.
Discover Sintra, a charming UNESCO World Heritage village in Portugal. Sintra is Portugal’s capital of Romanticism which is displayed beautifully in its striking monuments. This optional excursion includes entrance to the Pena Palace, a spectacular Romanticist castle in the Sintra Mountains. Transportation and the services of an expert local guide are also included.
Please Note: A minimum number of travellers is required for this optional excursion to go ahead
Travel to the most famous religious pilgrimage site in Portugal! The town of Fátima is said to be the site where the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children during WWI. First, explore the beautiful limestone Coin Caves with a local guide and enjoy a glass of exclusive Aba Fadinho da Moeda liquor. Next, travel to the Sanctuary of Fátima. Here, you’ll visit the Chapel of the Apparitions where you can join the Rosary Prayer, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. Your Tour Leader will provide a brief orientation before you are free to wander through the sanctuary as you wish. Return coach transport from Lisbon is included in today’s excursion.
Experience the beauty of Porto with a one-hour cruise along the Douro River, revealing dramatic cityscapes and six stunning bridges. Then, sit down for an incredible gastronomical experience at a local restaurant with a curated menu and the most spectacular Douro views! This excursion includes a boat cruise, three-course meal (vegetarian options available), and coach transport back to the hotel afterwards.
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