Special Package from Barcelona: Portugal and Andalusia 15 Day Tour (Train & Bus)

Special Package from Barcelona: Portugal and Andalusia 15 Day Tour (Train & Bus)

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Special Package from Barcelona: Portugal and Andalusia 15 Day Tour (Train & Bus)

15 Days Starting in 41.312389,2.078130 and ending in 40.416775,-3.703790

Visiting: Barcelona, Madrid, Salamanca, Porto, Coimbra, Fátima, Batalha, Alcobaça, Nazaré, Lisbon, Cáceres‎, Córdoba, Seville, Costa del Sol, Ronda, Granada, Toledo

Tour operator:

Julia Travel

Tour code:

531

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 2

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

4-100

Special diets catered:

Glutten free

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish
From: $2649

NB: Prices correct on 04-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Enjoy this 15-day itinerary, in which you will travel around the most emblematic places from Barcelona, Portugal, Andalusia and Madrid. Your trip will start in Barcelona, where you will do a guided tour along the gothic neighborhood from the city and its historic center full of modernist buildings such as Casa Batlló. Then, you will visit the most important Portuguese cities and you will get to know its gothic and Manueline buildings. Even you will go down the Duero river in a fantastic cruise.
Once you are back in Spain, you will travel around the cities and towns from Andalusia, where you will end up being fascinated by the Arab architectu

Highlights

  • The Real Alcázar in Sevilla is a majestic complex of royal palaces, patios and grades. The Palacio Mudéjar o de Pedro I is its most characteristic building.

  • Albaicín is the historical neighborhood of Granada. The Arab and Mediterranean architecture are alive in the beauty of its narrow streets and typical houses.

  • The Church of Santo Tomé holds El Greco masterpiece painting ‘The Burial of the Count of Orgaz’, set over this genius painter tomb.

  • Cordoba Synagogue is located in the Jewish Quarter. Accessed from the street there is the courtyard that takes to the prayer’s rooms.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation: Hotel

Meet and greet at the airport. Take a transfer to your hotel. Rest of the ay is at leisure Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2 : Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Highlights city tour of Barcelona. Half-day sightseeing tour around Barcelona that will allow you to discover the history of the city while visiting some of the most important places in a comfortable and easy way. The first part of the visit consists in a guided walking tour through the small and narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter, the oldest part of the city. During this early visit we will see Las Ramblas, de Cathedral Square, The Cathedral (free time to visit the Cathedral by yourself), the Old Jewish Quarter, among other interesting places. Later we will take our bus to start with a panoramic tour around the rest of the city. We will pass through the elegant Passeig de Gràcia Street, where there are located two of the most important Gaudi’s buildings (Casa Batlló and Casa Milà “la Pedrera”), the Triumph Arc, the Olympic Village and the Olympic Port. For the next part of the visit we will access to the Montjuic Mountain. This is an important place because was the main scenery of the Olympic Games in the 1992. We will see the Olympic stadium from the bus and later we will have the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic views of the city riding the aerial tramway (subject to the weather conditions). For the next part we will go to the Spanish Village (Poble Espanyol) that consist in a synthesis of all the cultural variety in Spain. During the visit you will be given some free time to enjoy the different areas inspired in different Spanish regions, where you will find craft shops restaurants and bars. At the end, back to the bus, we will leave Montjuic and come back to the city centre passing through España square, the twin Venetian towers, the MNAC and the Shopping centre Las Arenas, build in an old bullring. We will arrive to Catalunya square, and we will end up the tour.



Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy this wonderful city and surroundings. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3 : Barcelona – Madrid

Location: Barcelona, Madrid

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Arrival to Madrid and transfer to the hotel.

Day 4 : Madrid – Salamanca – Porto

Location: Madrid, Salamanca, Porto

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart to Porto via Salamanca. Drive to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation.

Day 5 : Porto

Location: Porto

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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 wellknown Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure. Accommodation

Day 6 : Porto – Coimbra – Fatima

Location: Porto, Coimbra, Fátima

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Day 7 : Fatima – Batalha – Nazare – Alcobaça – Lisbon

Location: Batalha, Alcobaça, Fátima, Nazaré, Lisbon

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. Then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional traditional and typical dinner including a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music

Day 8 : Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour 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” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 9 : Lisbon – Caceres – Cordoba

Location: Cáceres‎, Córdoba, Lisbon

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres declared UNESCO World Heritage site 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. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 10 : Cordoba – Seville

Location: Seville, Córdoba

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque 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. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 11 : Seville

Location: Seville

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 12 : Seville – Ronda – Costa Del Sol

Location: Seville, Costa del Sol, Ronda

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 13 : Costa Del Sol – Granada

Location: Costa del Sol, Granada

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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 and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 14 : Granada – Toledo – Madrid

Location: Toledo, Madrid, Granada

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 15 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport.

What's Included

  • Guided city tour with local guides in Barcelona, Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo

  • Entrance tickets to: Cordoba Mosque, Cathedral of Seville, Alhambra in Granada, Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto

  • Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)

  • Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach

  • Airport transfers as per the itinerary

  • 14-night accommodation at selected hotel class

  • Daily breakfast

  • Travel insurance

What's Not Included

  • Lisbon, Porto & Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.

  • During your stay in Barcelona & Madrid Tour escort service is not available.

  • Any other services not mentioned.

Check out our Q&As

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    You will have free time to explore places during the tour.

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Flights are not included in this tour

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Children are permitted to take part in the tour

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    easy level

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No, visas are not included in the price.

  • Company Instant Book

    The tour is instant booking

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    All entrance fees detailed in the itinerary are inlcuded

  • What is the maximum group size?

    The maximum group size is 24

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    Some vaccinations could be required for this tour. Please check in each country embassy website.

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    You will know the hotels and details of the accomodation before start the tour

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    There is no suplement for solo travellers

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    The tour will be escort during the whole trip

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    We can assist with pre or post accomodation

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Our tours are Air conditioned included

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    hotels 4 star

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Passengers from another country will participate in the tour.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Our local guides are english speaking

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Please check in the embassy website, because this could change from the country that your are coming from.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport transfers are included in this tour.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    We will include meet local health and safety regulations

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    The company has been trading since 1929

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.

Reviews of this operator

Carole Kirby (Google Reviewer)  

We booked tickets for Sagrada...

06-May-2024

We booked tickets for Sagrada Familia and the towers with a guide. Our guide, Victor, was excellent- the pace was just right and he explained everything making the visit so much more informative and interesting for us. Would definitely recommend.

Audrey Brice (Google Reviewer)  

A very enjoyable tour around...

01-Apr-2024

A very enjoyable tour around Park Guell yesterday under the guidance of Raul in excellent English. Great audio system so we could hear Raul no matter how far away we were. Not at all rushed. Very informative and amusing with humorous personal anecdotes.

Barb Agostini (Google Reviewer)  

Did the half day trip...

22-Sep-2019

Did the half day trip from Barcelona to Girona with Julia Tours (left at 8am and back around 2:20pm). Bus was comfy and air conditioned. Left on time. Our tour guide was friendly and showed us around and we had a good amount of free time. Plus if you’re a GOT fan, you’ll get to see some spots from the show.

Janaya Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour of Sagrada Familia...

22-Mar-2024

Our tour of Sagrada Familia was amazing! Olga was our guide and she was absolutely incredible!! She was extremely knowledgeable about the site and was so pleasant to listen to discuss all the details and history. Love learning about the ins and outs and the story behind every detail.

Kyle Mundon (Google Reviewer)  

This was the only place...

11-Oct-2023

This was the only place I could find last-minute tickets to see Sagrada Familia. It was more expensive than the tickets directly from the basilica (which were sold out), but it included a guided tour. I opted to add the tower access in as well, which is about €15 more than just the guided tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate. They have to deal with a lot of other people in the area, and to still be able to communicate effectively is impressive. I can't remember the guides name, but she had blue hair, so definitely easy to keep track of in the crowd of thousands inside the basilica. I didn't deal with any disrespect or lack of professionalism, as other reviews have mentioned. Everyone I interacted with was very kind and took time to explain things. FYI, if you're afraid of heights or claustrophobic, the tower is not for the faint of heart!

Creston Inderrieden (Google Reviewer)  

Had a great time touring...

11-Jun-2024

Had a great time touring Sagrada Familia. Beautiful and organized tour.

April Hamilton-West (Google Reviewer)  

Una is absolutely the best...

29-Jul-2023

Una is absolutely the best tour guide ever! Knowledgeable. Energetic. And a delight to be around her. She kept everyone engaged and we all walked away with much more than La Sagrada Familia knowledge. We learned architecture, Gaudi history, and she pointed out things most would miss. Thank you, Una!

FamilyTravel18 (Google Reviewer)  

We took the 30 person...

01-Aug-2023

We took the 30 person catamaran, and had a fantastic time. They stop the boat after about an hour and let the guests swim for half an hour, which is refreshing. There are no pool toys, as advertised, however. Remember to grab a life jacket to swim in the ocean. The boat needs more life jackets available on deck.

Lily T (Google Reviewer)  

Had a great experience with...

18-Mar-2024

Had a great experience with Julia Travel for both the Prado Museum and Sagrada Familia! Easy to find the meeting spots and extremely informative.

Jeffery R. Phaneuf (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour guide Maria was...

02-Aug-2024

Our tour guide Maria was with Julia Tours. It was easy to see she was a regular guide as many of the others knew her as well as the staff of the Basilica. She seemed to love the space as it was “beautiful” to her (told us 18xs). BUT our tour was very poor. It was suppose to be 1.5 hours, scheduled to start at 5. We didn’t start till 5:16 and were done at 6:10. She made all kinds of recommendations of what we could go see AFTER the tour AND didn’t really provide much detail. I suggest you go to the audio tour… has to be better then what we experienced today. Felt like we had a guide who was doing her last tour of the day and just wanted to go home to her air conditioning. This tour company felt like the McDonalds down the road. Fast and efficient but no real nutrients to feed your soul.

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    Julia Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

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  • Low Deposit

    Julia Travel requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 21 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

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

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

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