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Daily tour program

 

- Sunday - Day 1 - Arrival in Lisbon -

Bem-Vindo a Portugal - Welcome to Portugal.

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel, After check-in, you will have the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Lisbon.

 

- Monday - Day 2 - Lisbon - (B/L)

In the morning we will meet you at your hotel and take you on a full-day tour of Lisbon and surroundings

After a brief city tour, we will continue on and you will visit Sintra.
Sintra is known for its many 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments, which has resulted in its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pena Palace, The palace stands on the top of a hill above the town of Sintra, and on a clear day, it can be easily seen from Lisbon and much of its metropolitan area. It is a national monument and constitutes one of the major expressions of 19th-century Romanticism in the world.

After lunch, we will continue our tour and you will visit;

Roca cape, Cascais, and Estoril

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Overnight in Lisbon.

 

- Tuesday - Day 3 - Lisbon - Evora - Lisbon - (B)

Breakfast at the hotel

Depart from Lisbon on a full-day tour to Evora

During the tour, you will visit

The Cathedral of Évora, the Roman Temple and the Almendres Cromlech, the magnificent Chapel of Bones in St Francis Church and

the walls made of human skulls

Enjoy a short walking tour of the center and after some free time depart back to Lisbon

Overnight in Lisbon.

 

- Wednesday - Day 4 - Lisbon to Porto - (B)

Morning and noon at leisure, in the afternoon we will meet you at your hotel and provide a transfer to Lisbon train station/

13:55 pm Departure from Lisbon --- 16:55 pm Arrival in Porto, transfer to your hotel, have the evening at leisure.  Overnight in Porto.

 

- Thursday - Day 5 - Porto - (B/L)

After breakfast. Start the day with a walking tour of the city then visit the Porto Cathedral, Real Companhia Velha Port Wine Cellars, Clerigos, Foz, Boavista, and then enjoy a short cruise on the Douro River.

You will then have the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Porto.

 

- Friday - Day 6 - Porto - (B)

Breakfast at the hotel

Have the rest of the day at leisure.

Optional tour to Braga and Guimares

Optional wine tour to Douro Valley

Overnight in Porto.

 

- Saturday - Day 7 - Departure from Porto to Madrid - (B)

After breakfast, we will provide a transfer to Porto airport and say goodbye.

A short flight to Madrid

Upon arrival in Madrid airport, meet our representative at the airport; transfer to your hotel, after check-in, you will have the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Madrid.

- Sunday - Day 8 - Madrid - (B)
Breakfast at the hotel, Meet-up and enjoy an introductory panoramic tour of Madrid

After a panoramic city tour, we will visit the famous Prado museum.
Prado museum is one the best Museums in Europe, you will see Spanish Royal Art Collection, and see some of the artworks by famous masters like El Greco, Goya, Rubens and Titian, you will then have the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight stay in Madrid.

 

 - Monday - Day 9 - Madrid to Seville - (B)

In the morning you will be picked up at your hotel and start the day with a scenic drive to Seville

On the way, we will stop and visit Cordoba.

Córdoba has the second largest Old town in Europe, the largest urban area in the world declared World Heritage by UNESCO. The most important building and symbol of the city, the Great Mosque of Córdoba and the current cathedral, alongside the Roman bridge, are the best-known facet of the city. Other Roman the remains include the Roman Temple, the Theatre, Mausoleum, the Colonial Forum, the Forum Adiectum, an amphitheater, and the remains of the Palace of King Maximilian in the Archaeological site of Cercadilla, among others.

We will then depart from Cordoba and go on a scenic drive down to Seville where we will spend the night.

Overnight in Seville.

 

- Tuesday - Day 10 – Seville – (B)

After breakfast, you will have the day at leisure in Seville.

Seville contains three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alcázar palace complex, the Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies. The Seville harbor, located about 50 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, is the only river port in Spain

Seville became one of the economic centers of the Spanish Empire as its port monopolized the trans-oceanic trade and the Casa de Contratación (House of Trade) wielded its power, opening a Golden Age of arts and literature. In 1519, Ferdinand Magellan departed from Seville for the first circumnavigation of the Earth.

( optional Flamenco show in Seville)

Overnight in Seville.

 

- Wednesday – Day 11 – Seville to Granada – (B)

In the morning we will depart from Seville and go on a scenic drive to Granada,  upon arrival we visit Alhambra and Generalife Gardens.

The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel, and the palace are in Granada. It is the most renowned building of the Andalusian Islamic historical legacy with its many cultural attractions that make Granada a popular destination in Spain.

The Almohad's influence on architecture is preserved in the area of the city called the Albaicín
with its fine examples of Moorish and Morisco construction.
After our visit,  check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Granada.

 

- Thursday - Day 12 – Granada to Barcelona -  (B)

Breakfast at the hotel

Meet up with the transfer men,  transfer to Granada Airport

1-hour flight to Barcelona.  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Arrival in Barcelona, meet up with the transfer men,  transfer to your hotel.

After check-in,  enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight Barcelona.

 

- Friday - Day 13 - Barcelona - (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning you will be going on a half day tour and will visit Gothic Quarter with its Cathedral, Generalitat Palace, City Hall and the Spanish Village,

Then in the afternoon, we will continue our tour on to Montserrat. start the day with a scenic drive through small Spanish villages and after arrival will visit the Royal Basilica with her black virgin image. then you will return to Barcelona and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Barcelona.

 

- Saturday - Day 14 - Barcelona - (B)

Breakfast at the hotel

Free day at leisure --- Overnight in Barcelona.

 

- Sunday - Day 15 – Departure from Barcelona - (B)

Breakfast at the hotel

3 Hours before your flight departure time, meet up with the transfer men at the lobby and transfer to Barcelona Airport and say you good bye.

 

Program ends


Total cost:  $____________________
Contact us for price information

 

Price includes

* All hotels (Superior class centrally located hotels)

* All land transfers in comfortable vehicles

* Train tickets from Lisbon to Porto

* Flight tickets from Porto to Madrid
* Flight tickets from Granada to Barcelona

* All meals mentioned in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch & D-dinner)

* English-speaking tour guides

* Skip the line admission to sites during the tours
* 24/7 Customer service during the tour

* All taxes and service charges

 

Excludes

* Optional tours listed on the 6th 10th and on the 13th days.

* International flight tickets to Lisbon then from Barcelona onto your next destination

* Travel insurance (Optional)

* Everything else not mentioned on the included part above

 

Wonderful program, exploring highlights of Portugal and Spain
in 2 weeks,

Covering;

  • Lisbon, Evora, Porto, Douro and surrounding sites in Portugal

 

  • Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Barcelona in Spain

  • If this is your first trip to Portugal and Spain then this program provides you with a taste of some of the best that
    Portugal and Spain have to offer.

 

  • Available Every Sunday - From the beginning of March and
    until the end of October.

  • Option to add more cities and sites, contact us if interested.
 
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