Private tour of Portugal and Spain (North and Center) 10 days

5.0 (3 reviews) Lisbon, Portugal
Duration10 days
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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 brother countries, from their foundation to present times. A central and north-facing tour that links Lisbon to Madrid, passing through the Douro Valley. We will visit many famous villages, towns and cities like, Sintra, Fatima, Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto, Salamanca, Avila, Toledo, Merida, Evora. 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, the Bones chapel, the Douro Valley, will take your breath way. In Spain places like the Cathedral of Salamanca, the Escorial palace and the roman Aqueduct in Segovia, the walled-in medieval towns of Toledo and Avila. 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

What to expect

Day 1: Lisbon
  1. Parque Das Nacoes
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)
  2. Alfama
    1h
    Lisbon's oldest quarter, dated from Moorish times
  3. Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores
    1h
    Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards
  4. Parque Eduardo VII
    30m
    View of downtown area from the park
  5. Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge
  6. 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
  1. Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    National palace of Queluz - the Portuguese Versailles (optional)
  2. 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
  3. Cabo Da Roca
    40m
    Westernmost point of mainland Europe
  4. Cascais
    1h
    Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater)
    Cascais - free walk
  5. Estoril
    1m
    Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon

    Overnight Lisbon
Day 3: Lisboa-Fatima-Coimbra-Aveiro-Porto
  1. Fatima
    1h
    Visit the world famous shrine
  2. Coimbra
    1h
    Walk the the historic area of the 2nd capital of Portugal
  3. Universidade de Coimbra
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit one of the oldest universities in the world
  4. Biblioteca Joanina
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit one of the oldest universities in the world
  5. Aveiro
    2h
    Optional boat ride through the canals of the Portuguese Venice (admission fee)

    Walk the downtown area
  6. Porto
    Pass by
    Drive to Porto

    Overnight Porto
Day 4: Porto
  1. Porto
    1h
    Panoramic tour visiting the shore line and the mouth of the Douro river
  2. Torre dos Clerigos
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Tower of Clerigos
    Lello Bookstore
    Carmo Church
  3. Rua de Santa Catarina
    2h
    Aliados Boulevard
    Bolhao market
    Santa Catarina shopping street
    Cafe Majestic
  4. Sao Bento Railway Station
    2h
    Sao Bento train station
    Cathedral of Porto (admission fee)
    Walk upper level of Don Luis iron bridge
  5. Vila Nova de Gaia
    2h
    Port wine cellars (admission fee)
    Rabelo boat tour (admission fee)
    Walk along the riverside

    Overnight Porto
Day 5: Douro River Valley-Amarante-Peso da Regua-Pinhao-Castelo Rodrigo-Salamanca
  1. Amarante
    1h
    Stop at one of the oldest villages of Portugal
  2. Peso Da Regua
    1h
    The heart of the Douro valley
  3. Quinta da Pacheca
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Optional visit with Port wine tasting to one of the most renowned wineries in Portugal.
  4. Castelo Rodrigo
    1h
    Visit the medieval Portuguese border town
  5. Salamanca
    2h
    Cathedral (entrance fee)
    University (entrance fee)
    Walk the old town

    Overnight Salamanca
Day 6: Avila/Segovia/Madrid
  1. Avila
    1h
    Santa Tereza de Avila monastery (entrance fee)
    Walk the historic area
  2. Segovia
    30m
    Visit the famous Roman aqueduct
  3. Valley of the Fallen
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen)
  4. Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Majestic palace of the kings of Spain, the Escorial
  5. Madrid
    Pass by
    Drive to Madrid

    Overnight Madrid
Day 7: Madrid
  1. Madrid
    6h
    Panoramic tour of the city (Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Fuente Cibeles) and free time to walk around, shop, and visit museums - entrance fee (optional),
  2. Museo Nacional del Prado
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Prado Museum, or any other museum of your choice (Optional)

    Overnight Madrid
Day 8: Toledo-Trujillo-Merida
  1. Toledo
    2h
    Visit the 1st capital of Spain, the walled in city of Toledo (historic area). Some monuments (optional) require an entrance fee.
  2. Trujillo
    1h
    Walk the historic area of this typical small spanish town, Trujillo
  3. Merida
    2h
    Visit several old Roman monuments like the Roman theater, the Roman bridge and Moorish structures (entrance fees apply).

    Overnight Merida
Day 9: Elvas-Vila Viçosa-Evora
  1. Elvas
    1h
    Visit the Portuguese Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications (the largest garrison town in Europe)
  2. Castle of Vila Vicosa
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Braganca family's castle, the Portuguese royal family palace in Alentejo province.
  3. Corticarte - Arte em Cortica
    1h
    Visit to a cork factory (Portugal is the largest producer of cork in the world)
  4. Evora
    2h
    A world heritage site by UNESCO.
    Visiting:
    Bones chapel (admission fee)
    Roman Temple
    Giraldo square (main square)

    Overnight Evora
Day 10: Palmela-Setubal-Arrabida-Azeitao-Lisboa
  1. Palmela
    1h
    Currently known for being part of the wine region of the Peninsula of Setubal, this old Moorish city is a beautiful attraction mainly because of its whitewashed houses. It’s splendor is also dominated by the strategic medieval castle situated on its highest hill. We will visit the castle from where we can see in the distance the cities of Setubal and Lisbon.
  2. Setubal
    1h
    Setubal developed immensely during the Roman Era due to the production of salt and the technique of salting fish. It was here that one of the most appreciated condiments of Ancient Greece and Rome was produced, “the Garum”. Free time to walk in the central shopping streets of Setubal.
  3. Parque Natural da Arrabida
    1h
    The Arrabida mountain range is part of the protected region of Arrabida’s Natural Park. From the viewpoints located 500 meters above sea level, we will observe the amazing landscapes whose natural beauty will remain in our memory forever! It is also from here, that we can see the largest extension of beaches in Portugal. With an astonishing 45 kilometers in length, Troia is recognized as the third largest beach in the world!
  4. Azeitao
    1h
    The village of Azeitao is superbly known in Portugal for various reasons, namely: cheese, wine and “tortas de Azeitão”, a delicate and delicious pastry.
  5. Lisbon
    Pass by
    Return to Lisbon via 25th of April suspension bridge

    End of itinerary

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.

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