Tour overview:
Your amazing private journey begins in Madrid to see the medieval origins of the city and the many historical buildings. Head over to see amazing views of Porto and a visit to a wine cellar for a wine tasting. Visit Fatima, the center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary. In Lisbon, drive through its main squares and avenues. Explore Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate with its impressive Mosque and Jewish Quarter. In Seville, discover the wonderful views and flavors of this light city. And in one of the oldest towns in Europe, Toledo, discover the Spanish art and history.

Day 1 (Sun.) Madrid

Meet and greet at the airport. Take a transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 2 (Mon.) Madrid

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)

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Day 3 (Tue.) Madrid – Salamanca – Porto

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information. Drive to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation. (B)

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Day 4 (Wed.) Porto

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the BlueBoats Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one well-known Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure. Accommodation. (B)

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Day 5 (Thu.) Porto – Coimbra – Fatima

Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. 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. Accommodation. (B)

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Day 6 (Fri.) Fatima – Batalha – Nazare – Alcobaça – Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. Then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional traditional and typical dinner including a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music. (B)

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Day 7 (Sat.) Lisbon

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum (entrance included), Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. 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. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)

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Day 8 (Sun.) Lisbon – Caceres – Madrid

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (B)

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Day 9 (Mon.) Madrid

Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (B)

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Day 10 (Tue.) Seville

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. (B)

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Day 11 (Wed.) Seville – Ronda – Costa Del Sol

After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (B)

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Day 12 (Thu.) Costa Del Sol – Granada

Breakfast. 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 (entrance included) 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. (B)

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Day 13 (Fri.) Granada – Toledo – Madrid

Breakfast at the hotel. 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. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. (B)

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Day 14 (Sat.) Madrid

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. (B) END OF OUR SERVICE.

(*) In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead.
(*) During stay in Madrid, tour escort service is not available.
(*) Lisbon and Porto Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Madrid:
Tapas Tour- Historical-gastronomic experience: Strolling through the Madrid of the Austrias and discovering its most curious legends and stories, we will visit several typical Madrid establishments where you can taste the most classical tapas of the capital. Taverns full of flavor and history, a living memory of traditional Madrid. In each of them we will try some of its most characteristic tapas, accompanied by local wines, pairing with the lid (our suggestion, you can request any another type of drink).

Porto:
Visit to Guimaraes: Guimaraes is one of the oldest cities in Portugal, cradle of the Portuguese nation, whose historic center is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In this city, we will have the opportunity to learn about Portuguese history and visit, among other monuments, the Castle (Castelo de Guimaraes) dating from the 10th century, and the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança. Built in the fifteenth century, it was the residence of the royal family. Here we will pay tribute to the first king of Portugal, Mr. Alfonso Henriques. We can also walk the streets of the historic center and hear a little more about its secrets and stories, and visit the typical local art and craft stores.

Lisbon:
Fado show with dinner: Enjoy a typical Portuguese dinner visiting one of the oldest Fado venues in the city and located in one of the most interesting cultural neighborhoods in the area. With this activity, you can enjoy a typical dinner to discover some flavors of the Portuguese cuisine while listening to the intimate and enveloping interpretation of Fado, named by UNESCO World Heritage Site. Monument of Cristo Rey, Calcilhas and ferry through the Tagus: We propose you to discover a different Lisbon. We will cross the emblematic April 25 Bridge over the Tagus to go to the National Sanctuary of Cristo Rey. On a height of 113 meters above the river level, from the Cristo´s viewpoint, the work of the sculptor Francisco Franco de Soussa, one of the fabulous views of the Portuguese capital is contemplated. We will continue on this side of the river visiting Calcilhas, a picturesque residential village in front of Lisbon, which retains its flavor as a fishing port. There, we will take the ferry that, crossing the Tagus estuary, will return us to Lisbon. From the boat, we will discover a different and original Lisbon, seen from a new point of view: quite an experience
Sintra & Estoril Coast Tour: We will leave in the direction of the romantic town of Sintra. We will visit the outside of its wonderful Royal Palace with our walking tour. Then we will go to Cabo de Roca, the easternmost point of the European continent where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean. We will return to Lisbon through the coastal town of Cascais and the cosmopolitan city of Estoril, known for its famous Casino (the largest in Europe).

Seville:
Seville Cathedral and Boat Trip on the Guadalquivir: We will visit the Gothic Cathedral with the largest area in the world; declared World Heritage by UNESCO is 1987. Its construction dates back to 1401 on the site where the old Aljama Mosque was located, of which the “La Giralda” Minaret symbol of Seville is preserved, with the possibility of climbing its 104-meter bell tower and contemplating the best views of the city. We highlight, among others, The Patio de los Naranjos and the Tomb on the pedestal of Christopher Columbus. Then we will take a one-hour boat ride on the Guadalquivir River, the river of the great waters and main Port of Spain in the Indian Campaign, which will allow us to contemplate and admire the fine silhouette of this magical city.
Boat Trip on the Guadalquivir: We propose a one-hour boat ride on the Guadalquivir, mythical and legendary river, the only navigable in Spain. From the boat we can contemplate the classic Seville, with its elegant bridges such as San Telmo or Triana, the Giralda, the Bullring, the popular neighborhood of Triana or the towers of the Plaza de España, as well as the Seville more avant-garde, reflected in the constructions made on the occasion of Expo 92, such as the modern bridges of the Cartuja and the Alamillo, the most emblematic pavilions of the Island of the Cartuja or the Theater of the Maestranza.
Flamenco with one drink: We will move to the Island of Cartuja to attend a flamenco show, in an imposing space that recreates the aesthetics of the old Sevillian singers cafes. A place where art and passion come together to show all the flamenco lovers, the depth of their roots, the feeling of their land and the sensitivity of their performers. Includes one drink per person during the show.

Granada:
Tour of the Albaicín- an experience through Arabian Granada: A journey from Islam to Christianity in which we show the exciting transformation of such a mythical city. Walking through the Albaicín, recognized as a World Heritage Site, is to explore the history of Granada, from Islam to Christianity, without forgetting the mark left by the Jewish people. We will contemplate the city from its imposing viewpoints, we will see old mosques converted into churches, old palaces, artisan workshops, we will visit one of the old Moorish houses and we will have the opportunity to try the celebrated Arab pastry having tea and a sweet in a typical Granada teashop. We will finish our tour of contrasts in the Royal Chapel, a jewel of the late Gothic, built by the Catholic Monarchs, as the final point and apogee of the Arab legacy of Granada.
Flamenco Zambra: The Flamenco Temple is an imposing cave divided into three sheds, creating a cruising shape, leading to a large central area where the stage is located, elevated one meter above the ground, to promote visibility from any point of the cave. The flamenco show that can be enjoyed in this cave of Albaicín is full of strength and beauty, directed by the charismatic Granada artist Antonio Vallejo. Take a tour of the most rhythmic sticks of this art, such as: flamenco tangos, bulerías, alegrías, guajira, soleá por bulerías or segurilla, alternating these dance numbers with others of the most current flamenco singing or guitar playing solos.

Costa Del Sol:
White Villages – Mijas: Mijas is one of the most typical and attractive white villages in Andalusia. The population extends through the mountainside, with the white houses contrasting with the green of the pine trees. We will have the opportunity to tour the old town, with its picturesque “donkey taxis”, its old churches, the remains of the old fortress and its charming viewpoint, with spectacular views.

 

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