Itinerary
17 Days – 16 Nights
DAY 1 – LISBON
- Arrival in Lisbon. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel.
- Check in at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight at the hotel in Lisbon.
DAY 2 – LISBON
Walking guided visit Lisbon, the country’s first city and considered one of the oldest capitals in Europe. Discover on foot the old Alfama district, with its winding alleys, narrow streets, colorful houses, and endless stairs. Walk to Praça do Comércio and the downtown area, essential places in the city’s history. Proceed to the historic district of Belém, where we can find many of the most prestigious monuments of the city, including the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, both good examples of the 16th century’s Manueline style, and finally the Monument to the Discoveries.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Afternoon free for leisure.
- Overnight at the hotel in Lisbon.
DAY 3 – LISBON > SINTRA > CASCAIS > ESTORIL > LISBON
Discover Sintra, magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the charms and history of the town that enchanted kings and poets. Visit to the romantic National Pena Palace. If weather permits, we will then stop at the westernmost point of mainland Europe, Cabo da Roca. On the way to Cascais along the coast, be dazzled by the seascape. Fishing port and tourist center, Cascais is the former summer residence of the Portuguese royal family. In Estoril, place where Ian Fleming got the idea for the James Bond character, we highlight the gardens of one of the largest Casinos in Europe.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Departure from the hotel towards Sintra.
- Visit Cabo da Roca (weather permitting).
- Visit Cascais and Estoril.
- Return to Lisbon.
- Overnight at the hotel in Lisbon.
DAY 4 – LISBON > PORTO
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Transfer from the hotel to Lisbon train station.
Train trip – 1st class ticket from Lisbon to Porto.
Arrival to Porto transfer to the hotel.
Check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Porto.
DAY 5 – PORTO
Porto is the Capital of the Northern Region of Portugal, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Everything in this wonderful city makes this trip memorable, from the Cathedral to the Port Wine Cellars, where you’ll get the chance to have a tasting. You’ll also can visit places filled with tradition and culture, and you’ll be given important details about the streets and squares of its historic centre.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Walking guided tour through Porto,.
- Afternoon free for personal activities.
- Overnight at the hotel in Porto.
DAY 6 – FULL DAY DOURO
Douro is the first wine region in the world to be demarcated. UNESCO’s World Heritage site since 2001, Douro is well known by its landscape, fulfilled of vineyards, culture and natural beauty. Start with the charming town of Amarante, which stands on either side of the Tâmega river. The bridge of Amarante perpetuates the memory of the heroic resistance of the population against the Napoleonic troops which, at the beginning of the 19th century, invaded Portugal. Continue to Peso da Régua, capital of the Port wine region. The city played and still plays an important role in the production and sale of Port wine. Continue to Pinhão, in the heart of the vineyards and on the banks of the Douro to visit its charming railway station is renowned for the beauty of its azulejos (tiles panels).
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet your guide and driver and departure in direction of the Douro Valley.
- Return to Porto.
- Overnight at the hotel in Porto.
DAY 7 – PORTO > MADRID
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Pick up at the hotel and transfer from the hotel to the airport. (Flight from Porto to Madrid).
- Arrive at Madrid. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel in Madrid.
- Check in and rest of the day free at leisure.
- Overnight at the hotel in Madrid.
DAY 8 – MADRID
Narrow, cobbled streets leading to bustling squares and breathtaking historical architecture hidden around every corner maintain the cities quaint, Spanish vibe, yet its new metropolitan infrastructure and modern enhancements really represent Madrid’s present, and future, as Spain’s most important city. The principal monuments: Calle Mayor, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, the Royal Palace, the Cibeles Fountain, Neptune Fountain and the Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, Barrio Salamanca, Plaza de Castilla as well as the commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Waking guided half day tour of Madrid with entrance at the Royal Palace.
- Afternoon free.
- Overnight at the hotel in Madrid.
DAY 9 – MADRID > SEVILLA
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Transfer from the hotel to Madrid train station.
- Train trip – 1st class ticket from Madrid to Seville.
- At the arrival in Seville, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel.
- Check in. Rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight at the hotel in Sevilla.
DAY 10 – SEVILLA
A city beaming with a beauty and exuberance every bit as intense as the bright Andalucían sun shining upon it, Sevilla is one of Spain’s cosmopolitan gems. Situated in the middle of the autonomous community of Andalucía, Sevilla and its surroundings comprise this quintessentially “Spanish” region. Olive groves sprawling across rolling hills unite soaring mountain ranges with the lapping waters of the Mediterranean Sea. It’s the Spain of popular imagination, the home of bullfights and flamenco, the world of fiction’s famous protagonists Don Juan and Cármen and the quaint land of white-washed houses and flower-filled patios. Admire the massive Gothic cathedral- the biggest in the world- and the totally different yet equally stunning Mudéjar-style Alcázar palace, neighbors in Sevilla’s old city. Ramble through the winding alleys of Santa Cruz, the city’s former Jewish quarter, then cross the historically important Guadalquivir River to the grittier Triana, traditional home of gypsies and flamenco.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Meet your guide and driver and visit half day visit Seville with entrance at the Cathedral.
- Afternoon free.
- Overnight at the hotel in Seville.
DAY 11 – SEVILLA > CORDOBA > SEVILLA
Cordoba is situated in the interior of Andalusia were past and modernity blend in together. This thousand-year-old city, which has the World Heritage designation, is a living legacy of the different cultures that settled here throughout its history. Not many places in the world can say they have been the capital of Hispania Ulterior (Further Spain) under the Roman Empire, and capital of the Umayyad Caliphate. This splendour can also be seen because of the intellectualism of this city of knowledge, where figures like Seneca, Averroes or Maimonides were born. Through a walk in the old quarter, you will discover a beautiful network of alleyways, squares and white-washed courtyards surrounding the Great Mosque-Cathedral, which reflects the importance of the city in the Middle Ages and is the symbol of the city.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet your driver and departure in direction of Cordoba.
- Upon arrival in Cordoba, meet your guide and visit Cordoba.
- Return to Seville.
- Overnight at the hotel in Sevilla.
DAY 12 – SEVILLA > GRANADA
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Transfer from the hotel to Seville train station.
- Train trip from Seville to Granada.
- At the arrival in Granada, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel.
- Check in. Rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight at the hotel in Granada.
DAY 13 – GRANADA
Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, between the rivers Darro and Genil, Granada boasts an impressive Al-Andalus heritage, an unmistakable Moorish essence, since it was the last city to be reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492. The gastronomy, craftwork and urban planning are influenced by its glorious past. Fountains, viewpoints and “Cármenes”, houses surrounded by typical gardens of this city, create unforgettable corners in the city. It is no surprise that one of its old neighbourhoods, the Albaicín, has been awarded the World Heritage designation, together with the Alhambra and Generalife. It was an important cultural centre for many centuries, under the Moors and the Christians too.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Departure from the hotel to discover Granada with entrance at the Alhambra complex.
- Overnight at the hotel in Granada.
DAY 14 – GRANADA > MALAGA
Located in the historic region of La Axarquía, Nerja is bright town on the Málaga coast which has a beautiful sea front formed by beaches, coves and cliffs.Its historic quarter has fine examples of popular architecture, with lovely walks and emblematic spots such as the Balcón de Europa, a splendid viewpoint over the sea.The area has been populated since prehistoric times, as the cave paintings found in the famous caves of Nerja, known as the “prehistoric cathedral”, reveal.
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Transfer from Granada to Malaga, with a small stop in Nerja on the way.
- Continue to Malaga.
- Overnight at the hotel in Malaga.
DAY 15: MALAGA
Málaga, Picasso’s hometown. Guided panoramic tour of the city, including the Cathedral, Gibralfaro Castle, and the Alcazaba fortress. Visit the city of Málaga, birthplace of the famous painter Pablo Picasso. Highlighting its fortress, the Alcazaba, situated between the port and the mountains. Passing through the most characteristic points of the historic center, such as Calle Larios, Pasaje de Chinitas, Plaza de la Merced (where Picasso was born), and the Cathedral (visit), one of the Renaissance jewels of Andalusia.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet your guide and driver and half day visit Malaga.
- Afternoon free.
- Overnight at the hotel in Malaga.
DAY 16: MALAGA > RONDA > MALAGA
Ronda, jewel of Andalusia, sits on a 150 m gorge spanned by a stone bridge, one of the most historic locations in southern Andalusia, with rugged landscapes and breath-taking views. Tour around its main attractions including Almocabar Gate, the Church of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square, and Church of Santa Maria la Mayor. See the historic Roman and Moorish bridges, which offer breathing scenic views. Possibility to visit the famed bull-fight ring “Real Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda”, one of the oldest bullrings in Spain and the site of some of the most important events in bullfighting history (entrance not included).
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Meet your driver and departure from Malága in direction of Ronda.
- Arrive in Ronda, meet your guide and visit this fascinating city.
- Return to Malaga.
- Overnight at the hotel in Malaga.
DAY 17: MALAGA
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Transfer to the airport.
Price Includes
- 3 nights in Lisbon accommodation in bed & breakfast basis.
- 3 nights in Porto accommodation in bed & breakfast basis.
- 2 nights in Madrid accommodation in bed & breakfast basis.
- 3 nights in Sevilla accommodation in bed & breakfast basis.
- 2 nights in Granada accommodation in bed & breakfast basis.
- 3 nights in Malaga accommodation in bed & breakfast basis.
- Private half day Lisbon guided walking tour.
- Private full day tour to, Sintra, Cascais and Estoril with official guide and entrance fees to the Pena Palace.
- Private transfer in Lisbon from the hotel to Lisbon train station.
- 1st Class train ticket Lisbon – Porto.
- Private transfer in Porto from the train station to the hotel in Porto.
- Private half day Porto guided walking tour with visit to a Port wine cellar with tasting in Gaia/ Porto.
- Private full day visit Douro valley with official guide.
- Private transfer in Porto from the hotel to the airport.
- Private transfer in Madrid from the airport the hotel.
- Private half day tour of Madrid with official guide and entrance fee at the Royal Palace.
- Private transfer in Madrid from the hotel to Madrid train.
- 1st Class train ticket Madrid – Seville.
- Private half day tour of Seville with official guide and entrance fee at the Cathedral.
- Private full day tour of Cordoba starting and ending in Seville.
- Half day official guide to visit Cordoba with entrance at the Mosque.
- Private transfer in Seville from the hotel to Seville train.
- Train ticket Seville – Granada (without seat reservation).
- Private full day tour of Granada with official guide and entrance fees at the Alhambra.
- Private transfer from the hotel in Granada in direction of Malaga with a stop in Nerja for 2 hours.
- Private half day tour of Malaga with official guide.
- Private full day tour of Ronda starting and ending in Malaga.
- Half day official guide to visit Cordoba.
- Private transfer in Malaga from the hotel to the airport.
Price Does Not Include
- Meals and beverages;
- Porterage service;
- Personal expenses;
- Tips or gratuities;
- The city tax per person per night;
- Flight Porto » Madrid;
- Other services not mentioned in the program.
Hotels
Our prices are based on 4 Star hotel category.
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