Experience our exclusive 11-day English-Only itinerary, offering you the chance to explore Spain’s most iconic cities alongside Portugal's UNESCO World Heritage sites. This comprehensive package includes hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, transportation, and guided city tours.
Your journey begins in Barcelona, where you'll be captivated by the stunning Catalan modernist architecture. As you travel through Spain's major cities, you'll immerse yourself in the rich gastronomy and vibrant culture of both Spain and Portugal. The adventure concludes in Madrid, with a convenient airport transfer marking the end of your memorable trip
Day 1 Barcelona
Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.
Hotels: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza, Hesperia Presidente, or similar.
Day 2 Barcelona
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona. Drive along the main avenues with its impressive Gaudi modernist buildings such as La Pedrera and Casa Milá. The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Visit the most important landmark in the city of Barcelona, Sagrada Familia. Admire Gaudi’s masterwork by the hand of your expert local guide. Afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Hotels: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza, Hesperia Presidente, or similar.
Day 3 Barcelona - Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the train station to take the high-speed train to Madrid. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Join your fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner.
Accommodation.
Hotels: AC Cuzco or similar.
Day 4 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. During the visit, we will taste the typical chocolate with churro, the most Madrid-style snack. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Hotels: AC Cuzco or similar.
Day 5 Madrid - Salamanca - Oporto
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.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Hotels: BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar
Day 6 Oporto
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 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.
Hotels: BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar
Day 7 Oporto - Coimbra - Aveiro
After breakfast, we depart to 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.
Accommodation at the hotel
Hotels: Aeminium Coimbra affiliated by Meliá or similar.
Day 8 Batalha - Nazare - Lisboa - Coimbra
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 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.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Hotels: VIP Entrecampos, VIP Art´s, Lutécia or similar
Day 9 Lisboa
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.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Hotels: VIP Entrecampos, VIP Art´s, Lutécia or similar.
Day 10 Lisboa - Madrid - Mérida
Breakfast at the hotel and depart for 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 Madrid. In Madrid, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Hotels: AC Cuzco or similar.
Day 11 Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport.
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