11-Day Portugal and Andalucia Guided Tour from Madrid

Day 1: Madrid - Salamanca - Porto

1. Salamanca
   1h
   Drive to Salamanca. Free time in this University City Heritage of Humanity of great architectural and artistic wealth.
2. Porto
   1h
   Departure the portuguese border until you reach Porto.

Day 2: Porto

1. Catedral do Porto
   30m
   Cathedral of Porto.
2. Church of Santa Clara
   30m
   Santa Clara church
3. Douro River
   3h · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 3: Porto - Coimbra - Fatima

1. Coimbra
   1h
   City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Then you will have free time to enjoy the town by yourself.
2. Fatima
   2h
   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.

Day 4: Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaça - Lisbon

1. Batalha
   1h
   Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO.
2. Nazare
   2h
   Free time in the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré.
3. Alcobaca
   1h
   Continue to Alcobaça a World Heritage town with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C.

Day 5: Lisbon

1. Torre de Belem
   Pass by
   Belem Tower
2. Jeronimos Monastery
   Pass by
   Jeronimos Monastery
3. Pass by
   Coach museum
4. Pass by
   Monument to the Discoverers
5. Lisbon
   3h
   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.

Day 6: Lisbon - Merida - Cordoba

1. Caceres
   2h
   Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Mérida, capital of Extremadura. Declared a World Heritage Site, Mérida stands out for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theatre, the amphitheatre, the Roman bridge... Free time and continuation to Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel.
2. Cordoba
   1h
   Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate.

Day 7: Cordoba - Seville

1. Cordoba
   2h
   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.
2. Seville
   2h
   Reach Seville.

Day 8: Seville

1. Pass by
   Visit the exterior of the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome.
2. Barrio Santa Cruz
   1h
   Santa Cruz quarter a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed.
3. Parque de Maria Luisa
   30m
   Maria Luisa Park
4. Plaza de Espana
   30m
   Plaza de España

Day 9: Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol

1. Ronda
   2h
   Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range.
2. Costa del Sol
   2h
   In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas.

Day 10: Costa del Sol - Granada

1. Granada
   3h
   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.
   
   Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.

Day 11: Granada - Madrid

1. Toledo
   3h
   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. Guided tours will be available in Toledo until March 31, 2026.
2. Madrid
   Pass by
   Continue to Madrid. END OF OUR SERVICES.

Pickup details

Departure point will be at our established hotels in Madrid:
8.30AM in Hotel Aloft

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag
• Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge, providing they do not occupy a seat on the bus. Please note, any expenses incurred at the hotel (i.e. cot, meals, etc) should be paid directly to the hotel
• 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.