This Spain and Portugal tour from Barcelona links Toledo and Salamanca with Porto, Lisbon and Andalusia's major cities. The route combines wine-making traditions beside the Douro, Belem's maritime heritage, Cordoba's Mosque-Cathedral and the Alhambra gardens. Valencia is the final overnight stop before returning to Barcelona, completing a thirteen-day journey through two countries.
Day 1. Barcelona – Zaragoza – Madrid
Departure from Barcelona at 7:45, towards Lleida and Zaragoza. In the Aragonese capital, we will have free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, one of the main landmarks of this city on the Ebro. We will then continue to Madrid for an overnight stay. This first stage links the Mediterranean with central Spain, stopping in Zaragoza before reaching the capital.
Day 2. Madrid – Toledo – Madrid
Breakfast and departure for Toledo. We will begin with panoramic views from Mirador del Valle, overlooking the historic centre above a bend in the Tagus. We will then walk through streets that reflect the city's Christian, Jewish and Muslim heritage. Return to Madrid and the rest of the day free. Overnight in Madrid.
Day 3. Madrid – Salamanca – Porto
After breakfast, we will head to Salamanca. We will have free time in its old town, where the university tradition and golden stone architecture accompany our walk. Its baroque Plaza Mayor is one of the city's most distinctive spaces. We will continue into Portugal and arrive in Porto. Overnight stay.
Day 4. Porto · City tour and winery
Breakfast and panoramic tour of Porto, a city closely linked to the Douro and the wine trade. The route takes in landmarks such as the cathedral, the Stock Exchange Palace and Santa Clara Church. We will finish at a winery with a port wine tasting. The rest of the day is free to continue discovering the city independently. Overnight stay.
Day 5. Porto – Aveiro – Coimbra – Fatima – Lisbon
After breakfast, we will leave for Aveiro, known for its canals and maritime atmosphere. We will continue to Coimbra, a city with a long university tradition, for free time. Our next stop is Fatima, with time to visit the basilica and sanctuary. We will arrive in Lisbon at the end of the day. Overnight stay and the option to attend an evening fado show, one of Portugal's most distinctive musical traditions.
Day 6. Lisbon · Panoramic city tour
Breakfast and panoramic tour of Lisbon, overlooking the Tagus estuary. We will explore areas including Eduardo VII Park, Rossio, Avenida da Liberdade and Madragoa. We will continue towards Belem, home to the tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and Jeronimos Monastery. The panoramic tour reveals this neighbourhood's links with Portuguese maritime history. Free afternoon, with an optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Overnight stay.
Day 7. Lisbon – Merida – Seville
After breakfast, we will cross the Spanish border and arrive in Merida. We will have free time to explore its archaeological heritage independently, particularly the theatre and amphitheatre. Lunch is at your own expense. We will then follow the Autovia de la Plata into Andalusia and arrive in Seville. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8. Seville · City tour
After breakfast, we will explore with a local guide the Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de Espana and Santa Cruz quarter. Their gardens, tiles, squares and narrow streets reveal different sides of Seville. We will also see the exterior of the cathedral and Giralda. There will be free time and optional activities, such as a boat trip on the Guadalquivir, a visit to the Maestranza bullring or a flamenco show. Overnight stay.
Day 9. Seville – Cordoba
After breakfast, we will head to Cordoba. The walking tour begins at Puerta de Almodovar and explores the Jewish Quarter before reaching the Mosque-Cathedral, with admission included. The monument's layers of architectural styles and the surrounding streets reveal different chapters of Cordoba's history. The rest of the day is free. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10. Cordoba – Ronda – Costa del Sol
After breakfast, we will leave Cordoba along the White Villages Route towards Ronda. We will have free time to explore this Andalusian town, known for its gorge and views over the mountain scenery. We will continue to the Costa del Sol to relax beside the Mediterranean. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11. Costa del Sol – Granada
After breakfast, we will travel to Granada and visit the Alhambra and Generalife, where Nasrid architecture combines with courtyards, fountains and gardens. This highlight of the Andalusian itinerary reveals the close relationship between water, vegetation and palace spaces. Dinner and overnight stay. An optional evening visit to Sacromonte with a zambra flamenco show is available. The Alhambra visit is subject to the access conditions stated in the Important information section.
Day 12. Granada – Valencia
Breakfast and departure towards the Mediterranean, via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras to Valencia. The city combines historic heritage with a contemporary urban character. After arrival, the rest of the day is free for an independent introduction to the city. Overnight stay. On the departures listed in the Accommodation section, this overnight stay will be in Alicante.
Day 13. Valencia – Barcelona · End of the tour
Breakfast and free time before our mid-morning departure towards Catalonia. We will continue to Barcelona, where the tour ends on arrival. This final stage completes the journey along the Mediterranean side of the peninsula.
