Grand Iberian Adventure: Spain and Portugal
Grand Iberian Adventure: Spain and Portugal
Grand Iberian Adventure: Spain and Portugal
14 Days Starting and ending in Madrid
Visiting: Madrid, Salamanca, Porto, Coimbra, Fátima, Nazaré, Lisbon, Cáceres, Córdoba, Seville, Torremolinos, Granada, Toledo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
702581
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTour Overview
It is an economic way to visit both Spain and Portugal with this extensive 14-day bilingual tour with standard 4-star hotels. Embark on an Iberian adventure as you take in medieval architecture, idyllic landscapes and delectable cuisine. Explore Spain and Portugal’s priceless treasures of art, history and culture set against a backdrop of sunny Mediterranean shores and grand mountain ranges.Important Trip Notes(*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.(*) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available.(*) This tour is bilingual in Spanish and English
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Madrid, Spain
Location: Madrid
Upon arrival at Madrid, meet with our driver and transfer to your hotel in Madrid city-center. Overnight: Madrid Meals: Not Available
Day 2 : Madrid
Location: Salamanca
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning panoramic tour of the city; we will contemplate its medieval origins such as the Arab fortress touring the Barrio de la Morería, characterized by the antiquity of its buildings and the flavors of its inns; we will tour the courtly Madrid of the Habsburgs with Philip II and its Renaissance and Baroque buildings in Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; We will see the Madrid of the Bourbons and the urban layout of Carlos III, the Royal Palace, the Cibeles and Neptune Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá; we will admire the works of the s. XIX as the elegant Plaza de Oriente and the Prado Museum; we will get to know contemporary Madrid with avenues such as Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, Barrio de Salamanca, Plaza de Castilla, Parque del Oeste, Ciudad Universitaria, commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Plaza de Toros de las Ventas and the Santiago Stadium Bernabeu. Afternoon free at your disposal. Overnight at the hotel.
Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 : Madrid – Avila – Salamanca – Porto
Location: Porto
We'll leave from central Madrid at 8:30 am, heading to the Castilla-León region, where our first stop will be Ávila. After admiring the impressive Medieval wall that surrounds the old town, you'll have free time to explore the city.
Continuing onwards, we'll reach Salamanca, where we'll leave you discover the beautiful historic centre at your own pace: you'll soon see why it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, we'll head over the border to Portugal and we'll spend the night in Porto.
Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 : Porto
Location: Coimbra
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.
Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 : Porto – Coimbra – Fátima
Location: Fátima
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.
Overnight: Fatima Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 : Fátima – Batalha – Nazaré – Alcobaça – Lisbon
Location: Nazaré
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) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music.
Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 : Lisbon
Location: 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, 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.We'll spend this day , exploring the beautiful city of Lisbon, one of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe,
Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 : Lisbon – Cáceres – Cordoba
Location: Cáceres
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.
Overnight: Cordoba Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 : Cordoba – Seville
Location: Córdoba
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.
Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 10 : Seville
Location: Seville
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting 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.
Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 11 : Seville – Ronda - Torremolinos
Location: Torremolinos
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.
Overnight: Torremolinos Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 12 : Torremolinos - Granada
Location: 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.
Overnight: Valencia Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 : Granada - Toledo - Madrid
Location: Toledo
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.
Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 : Madrid Departure
Location: Madrid
After breakfast, transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. Please note that check-out time is usually noon. End of our services.
Overnight: Not Available Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Accommodation
13 Night standard 3-star and 4-star standard accommodation in Spain and Portugal
- Madrid : Puerta de Toledo / NH Manzanares or similar
- Porto: AC Porto or similar
- Fátima : Sao José or similar
- Lisbon: Roma or similar
- Cordoba: Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara or similar
- Seville : Catalonia Santa Justa or similar
- Costa del Sol: Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco/Son Príncipe/ Sol Don Pedro or similar
- Granada : Alixares or similar
Travel Insurance : A 14-Day Travel insurance is included.
Guide
- Guided city tour with local guides in Madrid, Porto (including Douro Cruise and wine tasting) and Lisbon, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Granada (Alhambra & Genera life Gardens entrance included) and Toledo.
- Bi-lingual tour escort during the tour.If the number of participants in a specific tour will not reach to a minimum, our expert driver could take over this service.
Meals
- Daily Breakfast
Additional Services
- Entrance fees to the museums
Transport
- All transfers and transport per itinerary as mentioned in the program
- Arrival & Departure transfers from/to airport.
What's Not Included
- Before / After International flights
- Lisbon & Porto local city tax not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.
- Gratuities and tips (Optional)
- Personal expenses
- Any other services not specified.
Please Note
Important Trip Notes
(*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.
(*) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available.
(*) This tour is bilingual in Spanish and English
This trip requires Passport ID page copy of each traveler. You can cover your photo on the page with a piece of paper It is required to issue your flight tickets, cruise tickets of ferry tickets.
Luggage. The warehouse space of the coaches is limited and this conditions the maximum of baggage authorized by passenger in our circuits: one suitcase per person of a maximum of 25 kilos and maximum measures of 157 cm dimensions (the dimensional measurement of a suitcase is the sum of length, width and height). Only suitcases of higher measures will be accepted if they are shared between two passengers.
Travel with insurance. All tours published in this brochure included in the price. Our passengers are covered during the entire journey, as detailed in the section “Assistance Inclusion Insurance”, at the end of the your trip document.
Multilingual tour escort, we are well aware of the great importance of the tour escort during the tour. Consequently, we do select the most experienced tour escorts. They will coordinate the accommodation and services taking care of a proper tour development and assuring a pleasant holiday. If the number of participants in a specific tour will not reach to a minimum, our expert driver could take over this service.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)
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ESKAPAS allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
ESKAPAS allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform eskapas, 61 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
ESKAPAS requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 61 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of eskapas charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.