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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This tour of Portugal and Spain is one of the very best you can take anywhere in Europe! We’ll provide you with an amazing view of these two countries, from their foundation to present times. A central and south-facing tour that links Lisbon to Madrid, passing through Andalusia. We will visit many famous villages, towns and cities like, Sintra, Evora, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Toledo. Along the way, we will come across many castles, historical and walled-in medieval towns, the heritage of warriors past struggles and the tradition of gastronomy and wines. In Portugal, sites like the Pena Palace, Tower of Belem or the Bones chapel will take your breath way.
In Spain we’ll visit internationally recognized monuments and landscapes. The Andalusian region brings together some of the world’s most famous sights, such as the Cordoba Mosque, the Alhambra, the Plaza de Espana. In Madrid, you will be able to witness the joy and dynamism of the local natives, during both day and night times.
What's included
Certified professional driver-guide
High comfort Mercedes Benz vehicles
All taxes included
WiFi and bottled waters on board
Accident and liability insurance
Entrance tickets
Clients meals and lodging
Airfare to Portugal
What to expect
Day 1: Lisbon
Parque Das Nacoes
1h · Admission ticket not included
The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)
Alfama
1h
Lisbon's oldest quarter, dated from Moorish times
Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores
1h
Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards
Parque Eduardo VII
30m
View of downtown area from the park
Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei
1h · Admission ticket not included
Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge
Lisbon
2h
Monastery of Jeronimos
Tower of Belem (entrance fee)
Monument of discoveries
Pasteis de Belem (famous custard pastries)
Overnight Lisbon
Day 2: Sintra-Cabo da Roca-Cascais-Estoril coast
Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz
1h · Admission ticket not included
National palace of Queluz - the Portuguese Versailles (optional)
Centro Historico de Sintra
2h · Admission ticket not included
Option to visit:
Pena palace (entrance fee)
Sintra National palace (entrance fee)
Quinta da Regaleira (entrance fee)
Palace of Monserrate (entrance fee)
Sintra historic center
Cabo Da Roca
40m
Westernmost point of mainland Europe
Cascais
1h
Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater)
Cascais - free walk
Estoril
1h
Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon
Overnight Lisbon
Day 3: Evora-Seville
Ponte Vasco da Gama
1h
Ponte Vasco da Gama
We will begin our tour of Evora by crossing the longest bridge in Europe, Vasco da Gama Bridge. The bridge was built in 1998 and inaugurated during Lisbon’s World Fair (Expo 98), and in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama’s voyage and discovery of the ocean route to India from Europe. On our way to Evora we will enjoy the unique landscape of the “Alentejo” province with its extensive cork tree forests and boundless vineyards (the largest wine region in Portugal).
Corticarte - Arte em Cortica
1h
Visit a Cork factory
Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)
30m
Roman Temple, Evora
Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)
1h
Evora Cathedral
Chapel of Bones
1h · Admission ticket not included
Bones chapel
Seville
2h
Drive to Seville, Spain
Overnight Seville
Day 4: Seville
Parque de Maria Luisa
30m
Park Maria Luisa
Plaza de Espana
1h
Plaza de Espana
Catedral De Sevilla
2h · Admission ticket not included
Cathedral of Sevilla (tomb of Christopher Columbus)
Torre Giralda
1h · Admission ticket not included
La Giralda (famous tower from Moorish times)
Torre Del Oro
30m
Torre del Oro (the Gold tower)
Seville
1h
Boat tour (Optional) - Admission fee
Overnight Seville
Day 5: Cordoba-Baena-Granada
Centro Historico de Cordoba
1h
Walk the historic center of Cordoba
Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba
1h · Admission ticket not included
The great Moorish Mosque of Cordoba
Baena
1h
Walk the amazing village of Baena and cross the stone bridge
Granada
Pass by
Drive to granada
Overnight Granada
Day 6: Granada
The Alhambra
3h · Admission ticket not included
Visit one of the most famous monuments in the world (optional)
This is an optional visit. Clients should provide full names and passport or valid ID details when booking online (we'll send you the official website link) and travelers must present their original, valid passport or ID to gain entry to the monument.
Granada
2h
Free time on your own in the historic center
Overnight Granada
Day 7: Toledo-Madrid
Toledo
3h
Visit the 1st capital of Spain, the walled in city of Toledo (historic area). Some monuments (optional) require an entrance fee.
Madrid
Pass by
Drive to Madrid
Overnight Madrid
Day 8: Madrid
Madrid
2h
Panoramic tour of the city (Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Fuente Cibeles) and free time to walk around, shop, and visit museums - entrance fee (optional),
Museo Nacional del Prado
2h · Admission ticket not included
Visit the Prado Museum, or any other museum of your choice (Optional)
Overnight Madrid
Day 9: Segovia-Vale dos Caidos-Escorial
Segovia
1h
Visit the famous Roman aqueduct
Valley of the Fallen
2h · Admission ticket not included
Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen)
Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
2h · Admission ticket not included
Visit the Majestic palace of the kings of Spain, the Escorial
Madrid
Pass by
Drive back to Madrid
Overnight Madrid
Day 10: Trujillo-Merida-Elvas-Lisboa
Trujillo
1h
Walk the historic area of this typical small spanish town, Trujillo
Merida
1h
Visit several old Roman monuments like the Roman theater, the Roman bridge and Moorish structures (entrance fees apply).
Elvas
2h
Visit the Portuguese Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications (the largest garrison town in Europe)
Lisbon
Pass by
Drive back to Lisbon
End of tour
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your assigned driver-guide will meet you at a place designated by you, within the city of Lisbon.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
