Explore the heart of Portugal with a perfect 4-day getaway. We will make sure you enjoy the most with this Madrid to Lisbon tour. Your days will be full of knowledge and magical memories, discovering the historical and cultural cities of Porto, Lisbon, Fatima and Merida. Will you join us?
- 1st Day (Tuesday) MADRID - SALAMANCA - OPORTO (560 km)
This experience begins by departing from Madrid via Extremadura to reach the epic city of Salamanca, where we will have free time to stroll through its narrow, cobblestone streets leading us to its monumental Plaza Mayor. We will continue the journey to cross the Portuguese border that will take us to Oporto. There, accommodation awaits us to rest and recharge.
- 2nd Day (Wednesday) OPORTO
We will begin with breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy a panoramic visit of Oporto, a city declared a World Heritage Site, passing by the cathedral, the stock exchange, the Church of Santa Clara, and ending at a local winery where we will taste its world-famous “Port wine”. Rest of the time at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.
- 3rd Day (Thursday) OPORTO - COIMBRA - FÁTIMA - LISBON (338 km)
Continuing with our Madrid to Lisbon tour, we will depart in the morning after breakfast toward Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and cradle of fado, where we will have free time.
We will continue to one of the most spiritual places in the world, the city of Fátima. Here we will find its important pilgrimage center dedicated to the Virgin. This place will remain in your memory, as the peace and tranquility that can be felt throughout the area is truly inspiring. We will give you enough time to soak in its mystical essence, visit its impressive Basilica and the rest of its corners. Afterwards, we will return to Lisbon. Accommodation at the hotel. In the evening, the possibility to optionally attend a fado show.
After breakfast, we will begin in the morning with a panoramic visit of this beautiful city located at the mouth of the Tagus River. We will explore its most emblematic places such as the Alfama Quarter, Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery and more. The rest of the afternoon will be free for you to explore and feel the vibe of this magnificent city on your own.
If you wish to extend the tour accompanied by the best guides, we recommend joining our optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril, three magical towns considered among the most beautiful gems of Portugal. Accommodation at the hotel.
- 5th Day (Saturday) LISBON – MÉRIDA – MADRID (635 km)
We will leave Portuguese territory behind to return to the Spanish border and reach the impressive city of Mérida. Here you will have free time to visit its stunning archaeological complex, featuring the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, both declared World Heritage Sites. After this walk, free time for lunch and we will continue the trip to Madrid. Upon arrival in the capital, our services will come to an end.