Spain and Portugal Highlights (Small Group)
Spain and Portugal Highlights (Small Group)
Spain and Portugal Highlights (Small Group)
14 Days Starting and ending in Madrid
Visiting: Madrid, Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon, Córdoba, Seville, Granada
Tour Overview
Be immersed in the cultures of Spain and Portugal with this extensive English-speaking only 14-day with a small group tour (max. 24 people) of the two countries. Embark on an Iberian adventure as you take in medieval architecture, idyllic landscapes and delectable cuisine. Explore Lisbon, Porto , visit the exotic and expansive Alhambra palace, enjoy reserved seating at a flamenco show. 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(*) The tour is English-only and fully escorted(**) 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.(***) All departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 8 passengers. If, for occupancy reasons, we can´t deliver our Small Group Journey, we will give you the option of joining our regular coach tour, with the same departures dates and tours as your Small Group Journey. This alternative will carry out a discount to be advised.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Madrid, Spain
Location: Madrid
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.
Day 2 : Madrid
Location: Madrid
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: Porto
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
Location: Porto
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.
Overnight: Porto Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 5 : Porto - Porto - Aveiro - Coimbra
Location: Coimbra
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
Day 6 : Coimbra - Batalha - Nazare - Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
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
Day 7 : Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
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
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
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
Day 10 : Seville
Location: Seville
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
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
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: Madrid
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
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
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.
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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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.