Spain and Portugal Highlights (Small Group)

Spain and Portugal Highlights (Small Group)

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Spain and Portugal Highlights (Small Group)

14 Days Starting and ending in Madrid, Spain

Visiting: Madrid, Salamanca, Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon, Córdoba, Seville, Ronda, Granada

Tour operator:

ESKAPAS

Tour code:

790011

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

8 - 24

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

0-0

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

From: $5390

NB: Prices correct on 22-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 14-day journey through Spain and Portugal with the "Spain and Portugal Highlights" tour, designed for small groups of up to 24 people. This English-speaking adventure immerses you in the rich cultures, stunning landscapes, and exquisite cuisines of the Iberian Peninsula. Explore iconic cities like Madrid, Lisbon, and Porto, and marvel at the architectural wonders of the Alhambra Palace. Enjoy unique experiences such as a flamenco show in Granada, a fado performance in Porto, and a cruise along the Douro River. With guided tours, 4-star accommodations, and delightful culinary experiences, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, art, and leisure against the backdrop of the Mediterranean's sunny shores and majestic mountain ranges.

Highlights

  • Embark on an Iberian adventure with medieval architecture and idyllic landscapes.

  • Explore Lisbon and Porto, and visit the exotic Alhambra palace.

  • Enjoy reserved seating at a flamenco show in Granada.

  • Discover the treasures of art, history, and culture in Spain and Portugal.

  • Experience a Douro River Cruise and Port wine tasting in Porto.

  • Ride a traditional moliceiro boat along the canals of Aveiro.

  • Visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez.

  • Explore the world-famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens in Granada.

Places You'll See

Seville

Granada

Seville

Granada

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Madrid, Spain

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner


Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

Join your tour director and fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation at the hotel.

­Overnight: Madrid Meals: Dinner

* We recommend you to select flights that arrive no later than 5 PM so you can enjoy the itinerary from the beginning.

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Day 2 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour. Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium.  Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Join your fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation at the hotel.

Important Note:  In the event that the guided tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus  instead.

Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 : Madrid – Salamanca - Porto

Location: Salamanca

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


Breakfast at the hotel. Bound for Portugal, we will drive towards Salamanca. Enjoy some free time in this University City and World Heritage Site of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to the Portuguese border to reach Porto. Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European towns, and proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.

Overnight: Porto  Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 : Porto

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Location: Porto

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Breakfast at the hotel. Guided sightseeing tour of Porto. Admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a Douro River Cruise and discover famous Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting experience included. Rest of the day at leisure. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to share a typical fado show with dinner with your fellow travelers.

Accommodation at the hotel.

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Overnight: Porto  Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

Day 5 : Porto - Porto - Aveiro - Coimbra

Location: Coimbra

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


After breakfast, we depart to Aveiro, known for its picturesque canals, which have earned it the nickname “The Venice of Portugal”. We will enjoy a ride on a moliceiro, a traditional colorful boat used for navigating the canals of Aveiro, before heading to Coimbra.  We will meet the local guide for a tour of Coimbra, a historic city known for its prestigious university (one of the oldest in Europe), charming medieval streets, and beautiful riverfront.

Overnight: Coimbra  Meals: Breakfast

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Day 6 : Coimbra - Batalha - Nazare - Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


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 pinturesque fishing town of Nazaré and time at leisure. Then, we continue to Lisbon.

In Lisbon, we will cross the Tagus River to Cacilhas and enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant featuring seafood.

Overnight: Lisbon  Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

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Day 7 : Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


After breakfast, join a morning city sightseeing of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, 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”. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy this magnificent city.

Overnight: Lisbon  Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 : Lisbon - Merida - Cordoba

Location: Córdoba

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


Breakfast at the hotel. Bound for Andalusian soils, back in Spain, we drive to Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore its rich historical heritage before continuing to Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate.

Overnight: Cordoba Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 : Cordoba - Seville

Location: Seville

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the impressive tour of Cordoba´s 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, continue your journey towards Seville.

Tonight, you will have the opportunity to share a typical dinner with your fellow travelers and discover together the traditional Andalusian cuisine

Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

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Day 10 : Seville

Location: Seville

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. Continue to Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan; continue to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light.

Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast

Day 11 : Seville – Jerez - Ronda

Location: Ronda

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


After breakfast, travel south through Andalusian villages to Jerez, where you will be captivated by two of the essential elements of the Andalusian soul: wine and horses. We will visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, and will enjoy a wine tasting in one of the famous local wineries. Continue to Ronda. Visit an olive oil production facility at LA Organic and taste their organic olive oil. Rest of the day at leisure to discover the secrets of Ronda.

Overnight: Ronda Meals: Breakfast

*The departure on December 14, 2025, will not be accommodated in Ronda, but in Costa del Sol. 

Day 12 : Ronda - Malaga - Granada

Location: Granada

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


After breakfast, depart for Malaga. Visit the city and explore its historical and cultural attractions. Malaga is a city full of corners that look back on several centuries of history, from the time of the Romans (with its magnificent theater) to the Arab, with the Alcazaba or the Castle of Gibralfaro. Continue to Granada, this city, located at the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, is one of the jewels of Andalusia. Here, the impressive Andalusian legacy, represented by the Alhambra, is complemented by Renaissance architectural gems. We will have the chance to learn how to dance flamenco before attending a dinner with a flamenco show in one of the most typical venues in Granada. After dinner, we invite you to take the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views of Granada from one of the city's viewpoints.

Overnight: Granada Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

Day 13 : Granada - Madrid

Location: Granada

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Breakfast at the hotel. We will visit the world famous Alhambra complex with a Local Expert (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens. Then, depart to Madrid.  In Madrid, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.

­Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

Day 14 : Madrid Departure

Location: Madrid

Meals Included: Breakfast


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

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What's Included

4-star accommodation

  • 3 nights Madrid AC Cuzco, Princesa Plaza or similar
  • 2 nights Porto Bessa Hotel Boavista, Vila Gale Porto or similar
  • 1 night Coimbra Aeminium Coimbra affiliated by Meliá or similar
  • 2 nights Lisbon VIP Entrecampos, VIP Art´s , Lutécia or similar
  • 1 night Cordoba Hesperia Cordoba, NH Califa or similar
  • 2 nights Seville Melia Lebreros, Hesperia Sevilla or similar
  • 1 night Ronda Catalonia Reina Victoria or similar
  • 1 night Granada Catalonia Granada, Sabica or similar

Meals:

  • Daily Breakfast
  • Welcome Tapas Experience dinner
  • Chocolate & Churros tasting in Madrid
  • Fado show and dinner in Porto
  • Douro River Cruise & Port wine tasting in Porto
  • Cruise along the Aveiro estuary in a typical moliceiro
  • Dinner in a local restaurant in Lisbon (seafood)
  • Dinner in Seville
  • Flamenco experience with masterclass, show & dinner in Granada
  • Farewell Dinner Madrid

Guide: Guided visits in Madrid, Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Málaga &Granada (Alhambra entrance included) & English speaking Tour Director throughout the journey

Other Included

  • Basic health & travel insurance is included.
  • Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach.
  • Private transfers to/from airport as per itinerary
  • Visit & Ticket Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
  • Visit to wineries and sherry wine tasting
  • Olive Oil Tasting at Local

What's Not Included

  • Before / After International flights
  • Gratuities and tips (Optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • City Taxes arenot included, to be paid directly to the hotel.
  • Any other services not specified.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with private transfers to and from the airport, and enjoy the convenience of an air-conditioned deluxe motor-coach for your journey. This ensures a seamless travel experience as you explore the stunning landscapes and cities of Spain and Portugal.

Accommodation

Enjoy 4-star accommodations throughout your journey, including stays at Madrid AC Cuzco, Porto Bessa Hotel Boavista, and Lisbon VIP Entrecampos, among others. Each location offers comfort and convenience, ensuring a restful experience as you explore the vibrant cultures of Spain and Portugal.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides 4-star accommodation throughout the journey, with stays in various hotels such as AC Cuzco in Madrid, Bessa Hotel Boavista in Porto, and Catalonia Granada in Granada, among others.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, daily breakfast is included, along with several dinners such as a Welcome Tapas Experience dinner, a Fado show and dinner in Porto, a seafood dinner in Lisbon, and a Flamenco experience with dinner in Granada.

  • What kind of guided tours are included in the itinerary?

    The tour includes guided visits in cities like Madrid, Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Málaga, and Granada. It also includes entrance to significant sites such as the Alhambra in Granada and the Mosque in Cordoba.

  • Is there any leisure time during the tour?

    Yes, the itinerary includes leisure time in several locations, allowing you to explore cities like Madrid, Porto, Lisbon, and Seville at your own pace.

  • What is the group size for this tour?

    The tour is designed for small groups with a maximum of 24 people, ensuring a more personalized experience.

  • What happens if the minimum number of passengers is not met?

    If the minimum of 8 passengers is not met, you will have the option to join a regular coach tour with the same departure dates and itinerary, and a discount will be provided.

  • Are there any special experiences included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes unique experiences such as a Douro River Cruise with Port wine tasting, a ride on a traditional moliceiro in Aveiro, and a Flamenco masterclass and show in Granada.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    Yes, basic health and travel insurance is included in the tour package.

  • 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".

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul

  • 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

  • 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

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes you can.

  • 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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  • Free Date Changes

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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