Itinerary – Spain & Portugal
Spain & Portugal
Journey through the sun-drenched Iberian peninsula, visiting elegant cities, quaint towns, and breathtaking landscapes. Experience the legendary food and wine of the region as well as its rich history and culture.
Itinerary
Day 1: Madrid – Arrival
Upon arrival to Madrid Barajas Airport, you are met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel in the city center. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a welcome meeting with your tour director.
Day 2: Madrid – Avila – Salamanca – Coimbra
Breakfast at your hotel. Depart Madrid for the walled city of Avila, and then continue to historic Salamanca. Enjoy free time to explore the city. Depart Salamanca and continue to the fortified town of Ciudad Rodrigo. Continue to Coimbra, Portugal, travelling through the picturesque Serra da Estrela, for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Coimbra – Fatima – Obidos – Lisbon
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a morning orientation tour of Coimbra, located on a hill overlooking the Mondego River. Next, visit Fatima and the sanctuary where it is believed that the Virgin Mary appeared on May 13, 1917. Contiinue to the fortified city of Obidos for a visit, and then on to Lisbon for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Lisbon
Breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy a morning tour of Lisbon including the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel, Black Horse Square and other highlights of the city. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in the ancient Alfama district, or consider an optional excursion along the coast to Cascais and Sintra.
Day 5: Lisbon – Seville
After breakfast at your hotel, depart Lisbon for Seville via inland Portugal to reach the contrasting landscapes of Andalusia and its vibrant and colorful capital. Overnight at your hotel in Seville.
Day 6: Seville
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore at your own pace, or consider joining an optional sightseeing tour of Seville. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Seville.
Day 7: Seville – Cordoba – Madrid
After breakfast at your hotel, depart Seville for Cordoba, passing the Old World town of Carmona dominated by its ancient Alcazar (fortress). Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Cordoba including its historic Mosque-Cathedral. Continue across La Mancha to reach Madrid for an overnight stay.
Day 8: Madrid
After breakfast at your hotel, experience the highlights of Madrid during a morning city tour. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, or consider an optional sightseeing tour to the old capital of Toledo. Overnight at your hotel in Madrid.
Day 9: Madrid – Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, you are transferred to the airport to board your return flight home.