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11-Day Spain and Portugal Tour from Madrid

From Madrid to Barcelona via Porto, Lisbon and Andalusia

Travellers overlooking Porto's Ribeira waterfront beside the Douro River
Travellers overlooking Porto's Ribeira waterfront beside the Douro River
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Duration
11 days, 10 nights
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Description

This 11-day Spain and Portugal tour from Madrid combines Porto's wine and Lisbon's neighbourhoods with Seville's monuments, Córdoba's Mosque-Cathedral and the gardens of the Alhambra. Travel by coach to Barcelona, discovering historic cities and the scenery of the Costa del Sol through guided visits and free time, with 10 nights in 4-star hotels.

  • 11 days · 10 nights
  • 4-star hotels
  • 10 breakfasts · 4 dinners
  • From Madrid to Barcelona

DAY 1 (Tuesday) Madrid · Salamanca · Porto

Our journey begins at the VPT terminal at Calle Ferraz, 3, Madrid, at the pickup time confirmed in your booking. Our first stop is Salamanca, where university life and monumental architecture invite you to enjoy a leisurely stroll. You will have free time to explore the old town and its Baroque Plaza Mayor.

We then continue to Portugal. Arrival in Porto marks the start of our two-night stay in the city and our introduction to the north of the country. Overnight in Porto. Approximate distance: 560 km.

DAY 2 (Wednesday) Porto

After breakfast, discover Porto's character on a panoramic sightseeing tour taking in some of its best-known landmarks, including the cathedral, the Stock Exchange Palace and the Church of Santa Clara. Learn about the history of this city on the Douro and one of its most famous traditions: making port wine.

Our visit ends at a local winery with a wine tasting. The rest of the day is free, giving you time to keep exploring at your own pace and enjoy the city's atmosphere. Second overnight stay in Porto.

DAY 3 (Thursday) Porto · Aveiro · Coimbra · Fátima · Lisbon

After breakfast, continue through Portugal to Aveiro, whose canals offer a different view of the country. We then head to Coimbra, a city with a long university tradition, where you will have free time to explore its streets and soak up the atmosphere.

Our next stop is Fátima. You will have time to visit the basilica and sanctuary independently before continuing to Lisbon. Arrival and overnight stay in the Portuguese capital. Approximate distance: 338 km.

Optional In the evening, discover one of Portugal's most characteristic musical traditions at an optional fado show.

DAY 4 (Friday) Lisbon

Lisbon awaits with its squares, avenues and neighbourhoods overlooking the Tagus. After breakfast, take a panoramic sightseeing tour through the park viewpoint, Eduardo VII Square, Rossio Square, Avenida da Liberdade and the Madragoa neighbourhood.

We then visit Belém, where Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and Jerónimos Monastery recall Portugal's maritime past. The afternoon is free to enjoy Lisbon in your own way. Overnight stay.

Optional To explore further, you can join the optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril.

DAY 5 (Saturday) Lisbon · Mérida · Seville

After breakfast, leave Lisbon and return to Spain. Our stop in Mérida focuses on its Roman heritage: enjoy free time to explore the archaeological site independently, with its theatre and amphitheatre among the highlights. Lunch is at your own expense.

In the afternoon, follow the Autovía de la Plata to Seville. This begins the Andalusian stage of our Spain and Portugal tour, taking us through monumental cities, white villages and coastal landscapes. Dinner included and overnight in Seville. Approximate distance: 480 km.

DAY 6 (Sunday) Seville

After breakfast, set out to discover Seville. The route connects María Luisa Park and Plaza de España with the exterior of the cathedral and the Giralda. In the Santa Cruz neighbourhood, narrow streets and small squares reveal a more intimate side of the city.

You will also have free time to continue exploring Seville, with lunch at your own expense. Overnight in the city.

Optional You can round off the day with a boat trip on the Guadalquivir, offering views of the Torre del Oro and the Expo 92 area, or a visit to the Maestranza bullring. Optional In the evening, you can choose to attend a flamenco show.

DAY 7 (Monday) Seville · Córdoba

After breakfast, head to Córdoba. We begin our walking tour at the Puerta de Almodóvar and explore the Jewish Quarter before entering the Mosque-Cathedral. Its interior is one of the outstanding encounters with Andalusian heritage on this organised trip.

You will then have free time to enjoy the historic centre and return to the places that caught your attention. Dinner included and overnight in Córdoba. Approximate distance: 145 km.

DAY 8 (Tuesday) Córdoba · Ronda · Costa del Sol

After breakfast, leave the big cities behind for the landscapes of the White Villages Route. The road takes us to Ronda, where you will have free time to walk around this Andalusian town and discover it at your own pace.

We then continue to the Costa del Sol, leaving the inland countryside for the Mediterranean. Dinner included and overnight in Torremolinos. Approximate distance: 322 km.

DAY 9 (Wednesday) Costa del Sol · Granada

After breakfast, follow the coast before heading to Granada. On arrival, visit the Alhambra and Generalife, a monumental complex where gardens, fountains and arcades frame the former royal residence. This is one of the most memorable visits on our route through Andalusia.

Dinner included and overnight in Granada. Approximate distance: 180 km.

Optional In the evening, you can complete the experience with a visit to the Sacromonte caves and a zambra flamenco show.

If the Alhambra and Generalife authorities cannot provide tickets for technical or organisational reasons, this visit will be replaced by another sightseeing activity in Granada.

DAY 10 (Thursday) Granada · Valencia

After breakfast, leave Granada via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras towards the Mediterranean coast. We arrive in Valencia, where you will again have free time to stroll, relax or enjoy the city independently. Overnight stay. Approximate distance: 498 km.

For departures on 22 June, 12 and 19 October 2027, this overnight stay will be in Alicante, at Hotel Eurostars Centrum Alicante, instead of Valencia.

DAY 11 (Friday) Valencia · Barcelona

After breakfast, enjoy free time before continuing our journey. In mid-morning, leave for Catalonia and arrive in Barcelona, the final stop on this 11-day Spain and Portugal tour from Madrid. We say goodbye after a journey combining both countries' heritage, historic cities and Mediterranean landscapes. Approximate distance from Valencia: 355 km.

On departures with the previous night's accommodation in Alicante, the final stage starts from that city. The tour ends on arrival in Barcelona; accommodation and a city tour are not included there.

Included

  • 10 nights in 4-star hotels, at the planned hotels or similar establishments.
  • 10 buffet breakfasts, on days 2 to 11.
  • 4 dinners: one in Seville, one in Córdoba, one on the Costa del Sol and one in Granada.
  • Luxury coach transport throughout the route.
  • Tour escort.
  • Visits with local guides in Porto, Lisbon, Seville, Córdoba and Granada.
  • Visit to a winery in Porto with a wine tasting.
  • Admission to Córdoba's Mosque-Cathedral.
  • Admission to the Alhambra and Generalife in Granada*.
  • City taxes.
  • Transport of one suitcase per person weighing up to 20 kg and one small piece of hand luggage.
  • Travel insurance (View coverage).

    • * If the Alhambra and Generalife authorities cannot provide tickets for technical or organisational reasons, the visit will be replaced by another sightseeing activity in Granada.

Not included

  • Flights and travel to the departure point in Madrid and from the final arrival point in Barcelona.
  • Lunches and dinners not listed as included in the itinerary.
  • Drinks and other personal expenses.
  • Optional excursions, visits and shows.
  • Visas and any other services not specified as included.

Price & Payment

  • Payment in 2 instalments: pay 20% when booking and the balance no later than 30 days before departure. Bookings made 30 days or less before departure must be paid in full.
  • The price varies according to the departure date and room selected.

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Note that

If the Alhambra and Generalife authorities cannot supply tickets for technical or organisational reasons, another sightseeing activity will take place in Granada. Possible alternatives include the Palace of Charles V, the Archaeological Museum, the Church of Santa María, the Royal Chapel, the Alcaicería, Cathedral Square or a zambra flamenco performance.

In exceptional cases involving small groups, the tour may operate with an accompanying driver instead of a tour escort.

Accommodation

The tour includes 10 nights in 4-star hotels. The planned hotels, or similar establishments, are as follows:

  • Porto — 2 nights: Rubens Hotels Gaia.
  • Lisbon — 2 nights: Lutecia.
  • Seville — 2 nights: Eurostars Al-Ándalus Palace.
  • Córdoba — 1 night: Exe Ciudad de Córdoba or Crisol Jardines de Córdoba.
  • Costa del Sol — 1 night: Sol Príncipe, Sol Torremolinos - Don Pablo or Sol Torremolinos - Don Pedro, in Torremolinos.
  • Granada — 1 night: Saray.
  • Valencia — 1 night: Eurostars Acteon or Exe Rey Don Jaime.

For departures on 22 June, 12 and 19 October 2027, the overnight stay planned in Valencia will be at Hotel Eurostars Centrum Alicante in Alicante.

Optional excursions

During the tour, you can enhance your trip with the following optional activities, which are not included in the price:

  • Lisbon, day 3: fado show.
  • Lisbon, day 4: excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril.
  • Seville, day 6: boat trip on the Guadalquivir, a visit to the Maestranza and a flamenco show.
  • Granada, day 9: Sacromonte caves with a zambra flamenco show.

These excursions can be booked directly with the tour assistant at the destination. They require a minimum number of participants and depend on local conditions, the opening of the sites visited and scheduled events.

Cancellation

Cancellation up to 15 days before the date of the activity: no charge & 100% refund / Between 15 and 11 days: 95 % refund/ Between 10 and 3 days: 85 % refund / Less than 3 days, late arrival or no show: no refund will be provided.

Starting point

Departure from the VPT terminal at Calle Ferraz, 3, Madrid, at the pickup time confirmed in your booking. The tour ends on arrival in Barcelona on day 11.

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Cancellation minimum 15 days before the date of the activity: no charge & 100% refund / Between 15 and 11 days: 95 % refund/ Between 10 and 3 days: 85 % refund / Less than 3 days, late arrival or no show: no refund will be provided. If you need to cancel your booking, please, email us at info@nattivus.com.

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