Essential Spain and Portugal
Essential Spain and Portugal
Essential Spain and Portugal
8 Days Starting and ending in Madrid, Spain
Visiting: Madrid, Lisbon, Porto, Santiago de Compostela
Tour operator:
Tour code:
28987
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-0
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
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
Itinerary
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 RÃas Baixas. Here, we´ll embark on a glass-bottom boat trip along the RÃa 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
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Accommodation
Accommodation is included throughout the tour.
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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.
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Fully Guided
The tour includes travel by bus with an English-speaking guide.
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Meals
Breakfast is included each day of the tour.
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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
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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.
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Are meals included during the tour?
Breakfast is included as part of the tour's meal plan.
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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.
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Is there any wine tasting included in the tour?
Yes, there is a wine and mussel tasting included during a boat trip in Cambados.
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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.
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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.
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Europamundo requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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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.
At 20 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.