Tour Spain and Portugal (North and Center) 10 days

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Plaza Mayor - Salamanca, Spain
Augusta street - Lisbon, Portugal
Sintra National Palace - Sintra, Portugal
Pena Palace - Sintra, Portugal
Fatima sanctuary - Fatima, Portugal
Aveiro canals - Aveiro, Portugal
Roman bridge and Cathedral - Salamanca, Spain

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10 days (Approx.)
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Overview

This tour of Portugal and Spain is one of the very best you can take anywhere in Europe! We’ll provide you with an amazing view of these two brother countries, from their foundation to present times. A central and north-facing tour that links Lisbon to Madrid, passing through the Douro Valley. We will visit many famous villages, towns and cities like, Sintra, Fatima, Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto, Salamanca, Avila, Toledo, Merida, Evora. Along the way, we will come across many castles, historical and walled-in medieval towns, the heritage of warriors past struggles and the tradition of gastronomy and wines. In Portugal, sites like the Pena Palace, Tower of Belem, the Bones chapel, the Douro Valley, will take your breath way. In Spain places like the Cathedral of Salamanca, the Escorial palace and the roman Aqueduct in Segovia, the walled-in medieval towns of Toledo and Avila. In Madrid, you will be able to witness the joy and dynamism of the local natives, during both day and night times.

Description

Day 1: Lisbon

Stop At: Parque das Nacoes, Avenida Dom Joao II 13B, Lisbon 1990 Portugal
The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal
Lisbon's oldest quarter, dated from Moorish times
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores, Lisbon Portugal
Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Parque Eduardo VII, Av. Sidonio Pais, Lisbon 1070 Portugal
View of downtown area from the park
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei, Praceta do Cristo Rei 27A, Não é localizado em Lisboa e sim em Almada, Almada 2800 Portugal
Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon Portugal
Monastery of Jeronimos
Tower of Belem (entrance fee)
Monument of discoveries
Pasteis de Belem (famous custard pastries)

Overnight Lisbon
Duration: 2 hours

Day 2: Sintra-Cabo da Roca-Cascais-Estoril coast

Stop At: National Palace of Queluz, Largo do Palacio, Queluz 2745 Portugal
National palace of Queluz - the Portuguese Versailles (optional)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710 Portugal
Option to visit:
Pena palace (entrance fee)
Sintra National palace (entrance fee)
Quinta da Regaleira (entrance fee)
Palace of Monserrate (entrance fee)
Sintra historic center
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cabo da Roca, Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705 Portugal
Westernmost point of mainland Europe
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Cascais, Cascais Portugal
Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater)
Cascais - free walk
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Estoril, Estoril Portugal
Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon

Overnight Lisbon
Duration: 1 minute

Day 3: Lisboa-Fatima-Coimbra-Aveiro-Porto

Stop At: Fatima, Fatima Portugal
Visit the world famous shrine
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Coimbra, Coimbra Portugal
Walk the the historic area of the 2nd capital of Portugal
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: University of Coimbra, Paco das Escolas, Coimbra 3000 Portugal
Visit one of the oldest universities in the world
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Biblioteca Joanina, Largo da Porta Ferrea, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra 3000 Portugal
Visit one of the oldest universities in the world
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Aveiro, Aveiro Portugal
Optional boat ride through the canals of the Portuguese Venice (admission fee)

Walk the downtown area
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Porto, Porto Portugal
Drive to Porto

Overnight Porto
Day 4: Porto

Stop At: Porto, Porto Portugal
Panoramic tour visiting the shore line and the mouth of the Douro river
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Torre dos Clerigos, Rua Sao Filipe Neri, Porto 4050 Portugal
Tower of Clerigos
Lello Bookstore
Carmo Church
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rua Santa Catarina, Rua Santa Catarina, Porto 4000 Portugal
Aliados Boulevard
Bolhao market
Santa Catarina shopping street
Cafe Majestic
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sao Bento Railway Station, Praca Almeida Garrett, Porto 4000 Portugal
Sao Bento train station
Cathedral of Porto (admission fee)
Walk upper level of Don Luis iron bridge
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Vila Nova de Gaia, Vila Nova de Gaia Portugal
Port wine cellars (admission fee)
Rabelo boat tour (admission fee)
Walk along the riverside

Overnight Porto
Duration: 2 hours

Day 5: Douro River Valley-Amarante-Peso da Regua-Pinhao-Castelo Rodrigo-Salamanca

Stop At: Amarante, Amarante Portugal
Stop at one of the oldest villages of Portugal
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Peso Da Regua, Peso Da Regua Portugal
The heart of the Douro valley
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Quinta da Pacheca, Rua do Relogio do Sol, 261, Lamego 5100 Portugal
Optional visit with Port wine tasting to one of the most renowned wineries in Portugal.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Castelo Rodrigo, Castelo Rodrigo Portugal
Visit the medieval Portuguese border town
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Salamanca, Salamanca Spain
Cathedral (entrance fee)
University (entrance fee)
Walk the old town

Overnight Salamanca
Duration: 2 hours

Day 6: Avila/Segovia/Madrid

Stop At: Avila, Avila Spain
Santa Tereza de Avila monastery (entrance fee)
Walk the historic area
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Segovia, Segovia Spain
Visit the famous Roman aqueduct
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Valley of the Fallen, Carretere de Guadarrama, San Lorenzo de El Escorial 28209 Spain
Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen)
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Av Juan de Borbon y Battemberg, San Lorenzo de El Escorial 28200 Spain
Visit the Majestic palace of the kings of Spain, the Escorial
Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Madrid, Madrid Spain
Drive to Madrid

Overnight Madrid
Day 7: Madrid

Stop At: Madrid, Madrid Spain
Panoramic tour of the city (Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Fuente Cibeles) and free time to walk around, shop, and visit museums - entrance fee (optional),
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Prado National Museum, Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23, Madrid 28014 Spain
Visit the Prado Museum, or any other museum of your choice (Optional)

Overnight Madrid
Duration: 2 hours

Day 8: Toledo-Trujillo-Merida

Stop At: Toledo, Toledo Spain
Visit the 1st capital of Spain, the walled in city of Toledo (historic area). Some monuments (optional) require an entrance fee.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Trujillo, Trujillo Spain
Walk the historic area of this typical small spanish town, Trujillo
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Merida, Merida Spain
Visit several old Roman monuments like the Roman theater, the Roman bridge and Moorish structures (entrance fees apply).

Overnight Merida
Duration: 2 hours

Day 9: Elvas-Vila Viçosa-Evora

Stop At: Elvas, Elvas Portugal
Visit the Portuguese Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications (the largest garrison town in Europe)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Castle of Vila Vicosa, Rua Sacadura Cabral, Vila Vicosa 7160 Portugal
Visit the Braganca family's castle, the Portuguese royal family palace in Alentejo province.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Corticarte - Arte em Cortica, Rua A, n0 7, Parque Industrial, Azaruja 7005 Portugal
Visit to a cork factory (Portugal is the largest producer of cork in the world)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Evora, Evora Portugal
A world heritage site by UNESCO.
Visiting:
Bones chapel (admission fee)
Roman Temple
Giraldo square (main square)

Overnight Evora
Duration: 2 hours

Day 10: Palmela-Setubal-Arrabida-Azeitao-Lisboa

Stop At: Palmela, Palmela Portugal
Currently known for being part of the wine region of the Peninsula of Setubal, this old Moorish city is a beautiful attraction mainly because of its whitewashed houses. It’s splendor is also dominated by the strategic medieval castle situated on its highest hill. We will visit the castle from where we can see in the distance the cities of Setubal and Lisbon.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Setubal, Setubal Portugal
Setubal developed immensely during the Roman Era due to the production of salt and the technique of salting fish. It was here that one of the most appreciated condiments of Ancient Greece and Rome was produced, “the Garum”. Free time to walk in the central shopping streets of Setubal.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Parque Natural da Arrabida, Setubal 2900 Portugal
The Arrabida mountain range is part of the protected region of Arrabida’s Natural Park. From the viewpoints located 500 meters above sea level, we will observe the amazing landscapes whose natural beauty will remain in our memory forever! It is also from here, that we can see the largest extension of beaches in Portugal. With an astonishing 45 kilometers in length, Troia is recognized as the third largest beach in the world!
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Azeitao, Azeitao Portugal
The village of Azeitao is superbly known in Portugal for various reasons, namely: cheese, wine and “tortas de Azeitão”, a delicate and delicious pastry.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lisbon, Lisbon Portugal
Return to Lisbon via 25th of April suspension bridge

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 10 days (Approx.)
  • Departure Time: 09:00 AM

What's Included

  • Certified professional driver-guide
  • High comfort Mercedes Benz vehicles
  • All taxes included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance tickets
  • Clients meals and lodging
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-101123P19

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