GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ON SUNDAYS.
Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.
Meal: No Meal
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, a visit to the city, formerly known as Olissipo, touring its main squares and avenues, including the Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery (exterior), and the Monument to the Discoveries. Free afternoon to explore the nostalgic corners of the city, such as the Alfama District, or to take the optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais (UNESCO World Heritage sites). Accommodation at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast. Departure to the Alentejo region and arrival in Montemor-o-Novo. Free time in this charming town, known for its wineries and dominated by its impressive castle, featuring the elegant Torre do Relógio. Continue to Évora, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its well-preserved medieval architecture. City tour to see its magnificent Roman Temple, the grand Cathedral, and the hauntingly beautiful Chapel of Bones (entry included). Accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, we will depart for Tomar, a city steeped in history and mystery, where you will discover its rich heritage as an ancient stronghold of the Knights Templar. The highlight of your visit will be the Convent of Christ, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its impressive Manueline architecture and intricate details. Free time to stroll through the ancient streets, visit old churches, and immerse yourself in the captivating stories of this charming town. Continue to Coimbra and meet with a local guide for a city tour, known for its prestigious university (one of the oldest in Europe), its charming medieval streets, and its beautiful riverside promenade. Accommodation at the hotel in Coimbra.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel and then continue to Aveiro, known for its picturesque canals, which have earned it the nickname "The Venice of Portugal." Free time and then departure to Porto, where we will visit one of the city’s renowned wineries for a tasting of the local wine, and we will visit the museum “Porto Across The Ages,” which will help us understand the history of this city. Accommodation at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of Porto, the second city of Portugal, which boasts significant historical and cultural heritage, including the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and the Church of Santa Clara. The rest of the day is free to continue discovering the secrets of Porto. Accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline Gothic style, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Free time, then continue to Obidos, a charming medieval town located in central Portugal. It is famous for its well-preserved castle and historic centre, characterized by narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses adorned with colourful flowers, and traditional tilework. The town is surrounded by solid 14th-century walls, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. After this stop, we will depart for Lisbon. Arrival and accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Merida, the capital of Extremadura. Declared a World Heritage Site, Merida is renowned for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theatre, the amphitheatre, the Roman bridge, and more. Free time and then continue to Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hour ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavours of this active full of light city. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco show.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvellous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Accommodation at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world-famous Alhambra complex (entrance included) and Genera life Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by Washington Irving. Accommodation at the hotel. In the evening, optionally, a Flamenco Zambra show.
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality, the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historic old town through its narrow streets. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport.
Meal: Breakfast
Guided city tour with local guides in Lisbon, Evora (Chapel of Bones entrance included), Coimbra, Porto, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Granada (Alhambra & Genera life Gardens entrance included) and Toledo / Wine tasting and visit to “Porto Across the Ages” museum in Porto / Tour director throughout the journey / Transportation in luxury coach / Accommodation at selected hotel class / Daily breakfast / Transfers as per itinerary / Travel insurance.
International Airfare
Visas
Meals other than those specified in the itinerary
Beverage during meals.
Personal expenses.
Any expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping.
Hotels Used OR Similar
Superior Plus
Lisbon - VIP Grand Lisboa / VIP Entrecampos / VIP Art´s or similar
Évora - Hilton Garden Inn or similar
Coimbra - NH Dona Inês or similar
Porto - HF Ipanema Park, Bessa Boavista or similar
Córdoba - Sercotel Córdoba or similar
Sevilla - Catalonia Santa Justa or similar
Costa del Sol - Sol Torremolinos / Sol Príncipe or similar
Granada - Alixares or similar
Madrid - Aloft or similar
Superior
Lisbon - VIP Grand Lisboa / VIP Entrecampos / VIP Art´s or similar
Évora - Hilton Garden Inn or similar
Coimbra - NH Dona Inês or similar
Porto - HF Ipanema Park / Bessa Boavista or similar
Córdoba - Eurostars / NH Califa or similar
Sevilla - Catalonia Santa Justa or similar
Costa del Sol - Sol Torremolinos / Sol Príncipe or similar
Granada - Meliá Granada or similar
Madrid - Aloft or similar
(*)Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.
(*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.
(*) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available.
(*) In the event that the Patronage of the Alhambra and the Genera life does not grant tickets for participants on certain dates, compensation for the loss of these services will be offered at the operator's discretion.
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ON SUNDAYS.
Optional excursions are available on request.