Explore two countries and discover historic cities, landscapes and local traditions on this 13-day tour of Portugal, Andalusia, Valencia and Barcelona from Madrid. Visit Porto and Lisbon, discover the Sanctuary of Fátima and continue into Andalusia to explore Seville, Córdoba and Granada. The journey also includes stays in Valencia and Barcelona before returning to Madrid via Zaragoza.
The tour includes twelve nights of accommodation, daily breakfast, four dinners and guided visits with local guides in Porto, Lisbon, Seville, Córdoba, Granada and Barcelona. You will also enjoy a wine tasting at a Porto winery and free time to explore several destinations at your own pace.
- Day 1 (Tuesday) MADRID – SALAMANCA – PORTO
We will depart from the Madrid terminal at 7:30 am and travel to Salamanca. In this university city, you will have free time to stroll through the old town and discover its famous Plaza Mayor, a remarkable example of Spanish Baroque architecture.
We will then continue into Portugal and arrive in Porto, where we will stay overnight after the first day of our journey.
After breakfast, we will discover Porto with a local guide on a panoramic tour. Along the way, we will see landmarks such as the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Palace and the Church of Santa Clara, in a city whose historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The visit will end at a local winery with an included Porto wine tasting. The rest of the day will be free to explore the city, enjoy its cuisine or stroll through the streets beside the Douro River. Overnight accommodation at the hotel.
- Day 3 (Thursday) PORTO – AVEIRO – COIMBRA – FÁTIMA – LISBON
After breakfast, we will travel to Aveiro, known as the Portuguese Venice for its canals and colourful boats. We will continue to Coimbra, a city with a long university tradition and strong connections to fado, where you will have free time.
Our next stop will be Fátima. You will have free time to visit the Basilica and the Sanctuary, one of Portugal’s main pilgrimage destinations.
We will then continue to Lisbon. Arrival and overnight accommodation. In the evening, you may attend an optional fado show, which is not included in the tour price.
After breakfast, we will take a panoramic tour of Lisbon with a local guide. We will explore some of its best-known locations, including the park viewpoint, Eduardo VII Square, Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade. We will also discover the Madragoa neighbourhood, associated with the traditions of fado.
We will continue to Belém, home to Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Jerónimos Monastery, important landmarks of the Portuguese capital.
The afternoon will be free to explore Lisbon independently. Alternatively, you may join an optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril, which is not included in the tour price. Overnight accommodation.
- Day 5 (Saturday) LISBON – MÉRIDA – SEVILLE
After breakfast, we will cross the Spanish border and travel to Mérida. You will have free time to discover its archaeological ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose highlights include the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Admission to these monuments is not specified as included in the programme.
Lunch will be at your own expense. Afterwards, we will continue along the Autovía de la Plata into Andalusia and arrive in Seville. Included dinner and overnight accommodation.
After breakfast, we will explore Seville with a local guide. The visit includes María Luisa Park, Plaza de España and the exteriors of the Cathedral and the Giralda. We will also walk through the Santa Cruz neighbourhood, with its squares, narrow streets and traditional Andalusian atmosphere.
You may complement the day with optional activities, such as a cruise on the Guadalquivir River or a visit to the Maestranza Bullring. Lunch will be at your own expense.
In the evening, you may attend an optional flamenco show. These activities are not included in the tour price. Overnight accommodation.
- Day 7 (Monday) SEVILLE – CÓRDOBA
After breakfast, we will travel to Córdoba. Our walking tour with a local guide will begin at the Almodóvar Gate and continue through the Jewish Quarter, whose narrow streets offer a glimpse into the city’s past.
We will visit the interior of the Mosque-Cathedral, with admission included, one of the highlights of the journey. The rest of the day will be free to enjoy Córdoba. Included dinner and overnight accommodation.
- Day 8 (Tuesday) CÓRDOBA – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL
After breakfast, we will follow the White Villages Route towards Ronda. You will have free time to stroll through this Andalusian town and explore its sights at your own pace.
We will continue to the Costa del Sol, where we will stay overnight. Dinner is included at the hotel.
- Day 9 (Wednesday) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA
After breakfast, we will travel along the coast towards Granada. On arrival, we will visit the Alhambra and Generalife with a local guide. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was once the residence of the Nasrid kings.
Its gardens, fountains and arcades will introduce us to one of Andalusia’s most remarkable historic treasures. Admission is included, subject to the availability conditions stated at the end of the itinerary. Included dinner and overnight accommodation.
In the evening, you may join an optional visit to the Sacromonte caves with a zambra flamenco show, which is not included in the tour price.
- Day 10 (Thursday) GRANADA – VALENCIA
After breakfast, we will depart for Valencia, travelling via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras. We will arrive in one of the main cities on Spain’s Mediterranean coast and check in to our accommodation.
The rest of the day will be free to begin exploring Valencia independently, take a stroll or enjoy its cuisine.
- Day 11 (Friday) VALENCIA – BARCELONA
After breakfast, you will have free time in Valencia. In the mid-morning, we will depart for Catalonia and continue to Barcelona.
On arrival, we will take a panoramic tour with a local guide. We will see Montjuïc Park, with views over the city, the Olympic Ring, the Columbus Monument and the Sagrada Família. Admission to the monuments is not included in this visit. Overnight accommodation.
- Day 12 (Saturday) BARCELONA
Breakfast and a free day in Barcelona. You can plan the day according to your interests, explore its neighbourhoods, discover its buildings and squares or spend more time at the places that appeal to you most.
Any visits or activities you arrange independently are not included in the tour price. Overnight accommodation.
- Day 13 (Sunday) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID
After breakfast, we will begin our return journey to Madrid, travelling via Lleida and Zaragoza. In the Aragonese capital, you will have free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar.
We will continue to Madrid, where our tour of Portugal, Andalusia, Valencia and Barcelona will end.
