11 Days Castilla, Galicia, Portugal & Andalusia (Fridays)
11 Days Castilla, Galicia, Portugal & Andalusia (Fridays)
11 Days Starting and ending in C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Visiting: Vigo, Madrid, Salamanca, Porto, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Coimbra, Fátima, Lisbon, Seville, Cáceres, Ronda, Costa del Sol, Granada, Toledo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
c-60102
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 60
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Discover the fantastic areas of two of Europe's most iconic countries on this 11-day tour of Castile, Galicia, Portugal and Andalusia, enjoying numerous activities and learning about the historical and cultural gems hidden in these regions, including views of Seville's imposing cathedral and a tasting of traditional ‘Port wine’, as well as many other activities. Important Note: The departure of 25/Oct, will stay overnight at the Hotel Sol Don Pablo (Torremolinos). DEPARTURE AND RETURN FROM MADRID BY BUS
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : (Friday) Madrid-Salamanca-Vigo (630 Kms)
Location: Vigo, Madrid, Salamanca
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hesperia Vigo
Meals Included: Dinner
Departure from our bus terminal at 8:00 a.m. to Salamanca. Time at leisure to walk through this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor. Continuation to Vigo.
Day 2 : (Saturday) Vigo-Viana Do Castelo-Braga-Porto (220 Kms)
Location: Porto, Viana do Castelo, Braga
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Crossing the Portuguese border we arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time to visit the old town with cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. We continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. Free time. Departure for Porto.
Day 3 : (Sunday) Porto
Location: Porto
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Porto is considered as World Heritage city. Panoramic tour to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, St. Clara church... we will finalize at a local winecellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”
Day 4 : (Monday) Porto-Coimbra (120 Kms)
Location: Coimbra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Coimbra Affiliated by Meliá
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Departure to Coimbra, site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and birthplace of the Fado, the music of Portugal. Time at leisure.
Day 5 : (Tuesday) Coimbra-Fatima-Lisbon (222 Kms)
Location: Fátima, Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lutecia Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure to Fatima, important pilgrimage centre. Free time to visit the Shrine and afterwards continuation to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal located at the mouth of the river Tagus. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese songs and music.
Day 6 : (Wednesday) Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lutecia Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning city sightseeing tour: old Alfama Quarter, Tower of Belem, Monastery of Los Jeronimos, etc. Afternoon at leisure. Optional tour to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril.
Day 7 : (Thursday) Lisbon-Caceres-Sevilla (575 Kms)
Location: Seville, Cáceres
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Silken Al-Andalus Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure to the border with Spain and continuation to Caceres. Time at leisure to know its
Plaza Mayor and to walk through the old city and its famous medieval quarter, very well preserved and considered as World Heritage place. Lunch at your own. Continuation southwards to Andalucia and arrival to
Sevilla.
Day 8 : (Friday) Sevilla
Location: Seville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Silken Al-Andalus Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighbourhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir river, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92, or visit to the Maestranza bullring. Lunch at a restaurant. In the evening, also as an optional activity, you can attend a flamenco show.
Day 9 : (Saturday) Sevilla-Ronda-Costa Del Sol (190 Kms)
Location: Ronda, Costa del Sol
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sol Principe (Torremolinos)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Then departure to the Route of the White Villages and Ronda. Free time. Continuation to Costa del Sol.
Day 10 : (Sunday) Costa Del Sol-Granada* (180 Kms)
Location: Granada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Los Ángeles Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure to Granada. Visit to the spectacular group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife, former residence of the Moorish kings, with its magnificent fountains, gardens and arches. Optional visit to the caves of Sacromonte and attend a typical show of gipsy flamenco.
Day 11 : (Monday) Granada-Toledo-Madrid (446 Kms)
Location: Toledo, Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Los Ángeles Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast and departure towards the Imperial City of Toledo, full of history and monuments. Lunch and panoramic view from Mirador del Valle and walk through it´s old town. Continuation back to Madrid. Arrival and end of our services.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Insurance
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Meals
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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International Travel
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Optional
Mode of Transport
Luxury bus Transportation by air conditioned
Accommodation
4 star or first class hotels
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Check the cancellation policy and contact with Tour Hub
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Not available
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How long has the tour company been trading?
45 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Vpt tours has a strong compromise with the impact enviroment and the local community of destionations in our tours around Europe.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Groups are international
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
A travel voucher at the moment of the booking.
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Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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