Essential Spain and Portugal

Essential Spain and Portugal

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Essential Spain and Portugal

8 Days Starting and ending in Madrid, Spain

Visiting: Madrid, Lisbon, Porto, Santiago de Compostela

Tour operator:

Europamundo

Tour code:

28987

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-0

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Wine Tasting

From: $1002 $852 Operator discount: -$150 -15%

NB: Prices correct on 28-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Essential Spain and Portugal" tour, a captivating journey through the heart of the Iberian Peninsula. Begin in Madrid with a comprehensive city tour, including iconic sites like the Paseo del Prado and Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Explore the Roman Theatre in Mérida and the World Heritage city of Évora before arriving in Lisbon, where you'll discover the historic Belem neighborhood. Visit the revered sanctuary of Fatima and enjoy a panoramic tour of Porto, complete with a visit to its old cellars. Experience the breathtaking views from the Bom Jesus Sanctuary in Braga and savor wine and mussels in Cambados. Conclude with a guided tour of Santiago de Compostela and a scenic journey back to Madrid, enriched with cultural and historical insights. This fully guided tour includes accommodation, breakfast, and transport, offering a seamless and enriching travel experience.

Highlights

  • Comprehensive tour through the center of Madrid, including the Paseo del Prado and Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

  • Visit to the archaeological complex of the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre in Mérida

  • Stop in Évora, a city declared a World Heritage Site

  • City tour of Lisbon, exploring the Portuguese capital and the Belem neighborhood

  • Visit to Fatima, an important sanctuary

  • Sightseeing tour of Porto, including a visit to the old cellars

  • Ride up to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus in Braga and visit to Cambados with wine and mussels tasting

  • City tour of Santiago de Compostela with a local guide

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

Day 2 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

The morning will begin with a comprehensive tour of central Madrid, featuring highlights like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. We’ll then visit Retiro Park, a beautiful oasis in the city center, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Admission is included to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid—considered by many to be the best football club in the world. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.

Day 3 : Madrid, Merida, Evora, Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

We´ll leave Madrid, heading towards the capital of Extremadura: Mérida, where we´ll visit the archaeological complex of the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre (tickets included), a World Heritage Site renowned for its excellent state of preservation. There will be time for lunch in the pleasant pedestrian historic center bustling with life and restaurants. We´ll continue to Portugal and stop in Évora, another city recognized as a World Heritage Site, with its white streets, Renaissance palaces, and cathedral. We´ll arrive in Lisbon in the evening.

Day 4 : Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning, we´ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon, exploring the Portuguese capital of the seven hills, with its charming alleys, iconic tiles, the feeling of "saudade," and the beautiful Atlantic light. We’ll also visit the Belem neighborhood, from where the great Portuguese navigators set sail to cross the oceans in the 15th century. Free time in the afternoon to walk and go to the Bairro Alto and its viewpoint; if you’d like to, you could take an optional trip to the towns of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. In the evening, we’ll return to the hotel from the lively Restauradores Square, filled with vibrant bars and cafes.

Day 5 : Lisbon, Fatima, Porto

Location: Porto

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

We’ll head to the north of Portugal to visit Fátima, a revered sanctuary. Our journey will then take us to Porto, Portugal’s second largest city. We’ll have free time for lunch before embarking on a panoramic tour of this charming coastal city at the mouth of the Douro River. Known for its cobblestone streets, colorful houses, imposing bridges, and delicious wines, Porto promises a delightful experience. We’ll also include a visit to one of its historic cellars. After the tour, you’ll have free time to explore at your leisure.

Day 6 : Porto, Bom Jesus Do Monte Sanctuary, Cambados, Santiago De Compostela

Location: Santiago de Compostela

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, we´ll travel through stunning landscapes. In Braga, we´ll take a ride on the world’s oldest water-operated cable car to reach the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, where breathtaking views await. After exploring the sanctuary, we recommend descending via its picturesque staircase. Our journey continues into Galicia, where we´ll visit the historic town of Cambados in Rías Baixas. Here, we´ll embark on a glass-bottom boat trip along the Ría de Arousa, learning about mussel and oyster production. Enjoy wine and mussel tasting onboard. At lunchtime, we´ll arrive in Santiago de Compostela for a city tour led by a local guide, exploring its medieval streets and renowned pilgrimage sites dating back to the Middle Ages.

Day 7 : Santiago De Compostela, Lugo, O Cebreiro, Leon, Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

We´ll journey along the Way of St. James, stopping in Lugo to explore the historic town center and the Roman Walls of Lugo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continuing our route, we´ll stop in O Cebreiro, a charming Galician stone village. By lunchtime, we´ll reach León, where we´ll visit the Gothic cathedral renowned for its stained-glass windows and take a leisurely stroll through the historic town center. Departing around 5:00 p.m., we expect to arrive in Madrid by approximately 9:00 p.m.Note: Depending on the group size, the journey from León to Madrid may be done by train or regular transport.

Day 8 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is included throughout the tour.

  • Additional Services

    City tours in Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, and Santiago de Compostela are included, along with a boat trip with wine and mussel tasting in Cambados. Evening transfers from Restauradores Square in Lisbon, Plaza Mayor, and La Latina in Madrid are also provided. Admission tickets to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, the Roman theatre of Merida, and old cellars in Porto are included. A funicular ride to Bom Jesus Sanctuary in Braga is also part of the package.

  • Fully Guided

    The tour includes travel by bus with an English-speaking guide.

  • Meals

    Breakfast is included each day of the tour.

  • Transport

    Arrival transfer is included in the tour package.

What's Not Included

International travel to and from the starting point of the tour is not included.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes travel by bus with an English-speaking guide and arrival transfer. Depending on the group size, the journey from León to Madrid may be done by train or regular transport.

Accommodation

Accommodation details are not provided in the tour description.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is included in the tour?

    The tour includes travel by bus with an English-speaking guide and an arrival transfer. Additionally, there is a funicular ride to the Bom Jesus Sanctuary in Braga.

  • Are meals included during the tour?

    Breakfast is included as part of the tour's meal plan.

  • Will there be any guided tours during the trip?

    Yes, the tour includes city tours in Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, and Santiago de Compostela, all led by a guide.

  • Is there any wine tasting included in the tour?

    Yes, there is a wine and mussel tasting included during a boat trip in Cambados.

  • What are some of the key historical sites visited on this tour?

    The tour visits several historical sites including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre in Mérida, the World Heritage city of Évora, and the Roman Walls of Lugo.

  • Is there any free time allocated during the tour?

    Yes, there is free time allocated in various locations such as Madrid, Lisbon, and Porto for personal exploration and leisure.

Reviews of this operator

Mauro Grasso García (Google Reviewer)  

I have taken a trip...

02-Apr-2024

I have taken a trip with them through Spain and Portugal and everything was very organized. Professional guides and wonderful places. Without a doubt, I will return.

alejandra gonzalez (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic trip...

27-Jun-2023

We had a fantastic trip with EuropaMundo. We visited France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco and Spain. Gonzalo our guide was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, gave us a fantastic tour throughout the whole trip. We learned about history, art, culture and much more. He kept us entertained, was happy to answer all of our questions, also offered recommendations of things to do, see and places to eat during the tour. Also want to thank our drivers Narciso and Olivier both did a fantastic job driving us safe. Money and time well invested. Highly recommended.

Nimar Sekhon (Google Reviewer)  

I want to let you...

16-Jul-2024

I want to let you guys know your tour guides were excellent Frey, Julie and Alba was very professional. Also hotels in Spain quite clean. Only think you guys need to improve on giving accurate times guides bus because told 8:30 am because told I would little more accurate timings of the tour. I was wondering if guys tours in Greece or Israel plan another vacation next year asking if guys have any tours available in Greece or Israel.

Paul Quan (Google Reviewer)  

Just finished a 3 week...

22-Oct-2023

Just finished a 3 week tour not do long ago. Most of it was great, I couldn't ask for a better experience. Except for 1 tour guide (Maria). First of she and the driver was over an hour late to our hotel to pick every one up, which is fair enough, unexpected things happen. Then I thought that everyone was punished due to them being late. We were rushed everywhere we went. She made us pay for a toilet only to walk us down to the city centre to only allow us 45 minutes to find a restaurant to have so called lunch at around 3:00pm. Then we drove for at least 6 hours with very little breaks, not even to allow everyone to have toilet breaks. I would recommend eurpomando but not Maria as a tour guide. Every other tour guide we had were fantastic.

Julia Macapagal (Google Reviewer)  

We are three from the...

20-Aug-2024

We are three from the Philippines and were set to tour the Czech Republic (June 10). Overall, the tour was satisfactory except we would like to suggest giving more time to the highlights of each city. For instance, we were able to see the exterior of Versailles - but even if we wanted to get in to see more of its beauty, we could not as we were pressured by time to be at the meeting place at a certain point. That is exactly what happened to us during our Eiffel Tower experience as well. The Louvre museum was optional but we finished the cruise at 3:00 PM and the museum would close at 5:00 PM. This schedule was literally just like a tick the box list. Another important thing I would like to say is regarding William or Guillermo. He was our tour guide on June 12 from Pilsen to Germany. We understand that this is a group tour and that time is a big factor such that our punctuality is required. But it is also inevitable that sometimes you get late, you can get lost, but that was not intentional. That is exactly what happened to us, we got lost in Rothenburg and caused us to be late, meters away from the bus, he was yelling at us at the peak of his lungs. Very discourteous and very unethical! He was unlike other guides. Not to mention that he is not so knowledgeable in the topics he was discussing, again, unlike the other tour guides. To think that he has been doing his job for several years “with passion”, it was such a disappointment. His attitude did not show any passion for his work.

Glenn (Google Reviewer)  

We had an incredible time...

12-Dec-2023

We had an incredible time visiting Switzerland and Paris, and there was no need to worry about anything. The organization was perfect, and the hotels were booked and all this was at a resonable cost. But an issue arose with an extremely rude and unpleasant driver(Andres) for one of the days, who abruptly slammed the brakes on a high-speed bus because he was angry at kids talking. This could have been very dangerous for the passengers also. Would have given 5 stars if it wasbt for the driver

Talia Rodriguez (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked...

08-Oct-2024

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked a trip to Europe and didn’t received what was promised. We didn’t have free time (10-30 min in most cases) the whole trip felt rushed, we ate at every gas stations in Europe, not restaurants , we had to drag mas suitcases, couldn’t watch a show/performance because we had to book it advance and according to them this was included until we got to the places and they said “we couldn’t book the show” money was returned. This is false advertisement. Hotels were pure garbage, at some point we found bugs in our bed. To many lies, to many scams, I hated the whole thing. Our group was a gem, they handpicked the most annoying people ever and had to be together from 6 am until 12 pm in the mornings, we couldn’t visit or watch anything in Europe because we were busy 12 h on a bus crossing borders, so what they put in the paper example: “The alps” was literally the view of the alps from a bus, never visited anything that was stated in the world. We were to supposed to visit Switzerland, one of the bests countries and most beautiful places on earth but we were there 1 h, San Sebastián Spain 10 min, what the hell is that? Tourist guides are terrible, while on the bus they won’t tell you the history. We visited France and stayed ij burdeaux (for some reason burdeaux was included but never saw it. Nasty hotels in the middle of nowhere , felt like I was working the whole trip

Pete F (Google Reviewer)  

Poorly organized tours - no...

19-May-2024

Poorly organized tours - no continuity or directions to people on tours. Drivers and guides are often late and, while nice people, are also very disorganized with little support from the home office. We are missing our Versailles tour because the bus driver did not show up. One hotel had no water for the entire hotel. The company is about churning as many people through their tours than providing quality experiences. I plan to report them through our travel agent to prevent more people from using them.

Pedro Rascon (Google Reviewer)  

I had travelled with Europamundo...

24-Jul-2024

I had travelled with Europamundo twice back in 2013 and 2014. This year I decided to repeat a trip with them (Prague-Budapest-Vienna-Innsbruck). In the last 10 years I’ve done about 10 trips to Europe, but this time I decided to go back with them so I could worry less about transportation, hotels, guided tours, etc. I regret so much going with them. After spending about $20K on this trip my vacation got totally ruined by Europamundo. I am never traveling with Europamundo ever again. Rest of my review in screenshots attached...

Arielle Nicole (Google Reviewer)  

The absolute worst. They do...

02-Sep-2023

The absolute worst. They do not follow the itinerary provided. When we arrived in Versailles, tickets are sold out since instead of morning, they changed it to 3-4pm where all the tickets are sold out. Whole day wasted. Most of the museums/sights they state in their itinerary, they will just bring you there, entrance fee is not included. They will only bring you to free places, so just be aware that you will not be getting your money’s worth. Bus is ALWAYS late, today our meetup time is 7:45am, the bus arrived 8:25am, since they had to pick up other guest from a totally different hotel. They frequently change buses, it is a hit or miss. There are times where the airconditioner is good, leg space is acceptable. There are also times, they would rent a bus from a different company, where it is very cramped. Guide: they know the basics but not the nitty gritty details. For example they would just point you “Oh this is blah building, without any further explanation.” Hotels are mostly 4 star hotels with really shitty customer service. Once I had a room (cant remember the hotel in Lyon, France) assigned to me where the room has not been cleaned up. GROSS. One of the other hotel (Dormero Hotel, Zurich), did not have a reception staff at night, so when we were a defective bath tub, we had no one to complain to.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of europamundo charges.

    Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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