Barcelona, Madrid, Porto & Lisbon - 11 days
Barcelona, Madrid, Porto & Lisbon - 11 days
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Barcelona, Madrid, Porto & Lisbon - 11 days
11 Days Starting in Barcelona and ending in Madrid
Visiting: Barcelona, Madrid, Salamanca, Porto, Coimbra, Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré, Alcobaça, Lisbon, Cáceres
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Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
8 - 24
Age range:
No minimum age
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Interests:
Activities:
From:
$4245
$3301 (USD)
Operator discount: $849
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Tour Overview
COACH TOUR: Take in the most popular cities of Spain and Portugal on this 11-day coach tour. Discover the best work of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona with an included visit to the Sagrada Familia and join a sightseeing tour to see the best of Madrid. Tuck into mouth-watering tapas, uncover the delightful city break destination of Porto and enjoy an included cruise on the Douro River. Sample some of the region's local port wine, take in the highlights of Lisbon, watch a Fado show and visit Caceres before ending your trip in Madrid.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Barcelona
Location:
Barcelona
On arrival in Barcelona, you will be collected and transferred to our hotel. The rest of today is free for you to head out and explore the city.
Day 2: Barcelona
Location:
Barcelona
Meals Included:
Breakfast
We enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour in Barcelona this morning. Driving down the city's main streets, we will admire some of Gaudi's impressive modernist works, such as Le Pedrera and Casa Mila. We stroll through Montjuic Park to admire the surrounding views of the city and we end our tour with a visit to La Sagrada Familia. This is the crown jewel of Gaudi's work and is due to be completed in 2026, exactly 100 years since the great architect died. Entrance to the cathedral is included. After our tour, the rest of today is free for you to continue exploring Barcelona. Perhaps head for a walk along the beach, find some dinner along La Rambla, or head to Parc Guell to see even more of Gaudi's work!
Day 3: Madrid
Location:
Barcelona, Madrid
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Barcelona - Madrid. After breakfast this morning there is an included transfer to the train station, from where you will take the high speed train to Madrid - you will travel unescorted but will be met by your guide when disembarking in Madrid. There's an included transfer to the hotel, and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 4: Madrid
Location:
Madrid
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Today we take an all-encompassing coach tour of Madrid. Highlights of the excursion include the historic Barrio de la MorerÃa region, Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol central square, Plaza Mayor and the Neptuno Fountains. These are dedicated to Neptune, a Roman water god. In the more modern part of the city we see the Salamanca district, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste. We also see the Santiago Bernabeu, the football stadium of Real Madrid, the most successful European club.
After the tour, the rest of the afternoon is at leisure. There's an included dinner this evening at an authentic Tapas restaurant.
Day 5: Salamanca
Location:
Madrid, Salamanca, Porto
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Madrid - Salamanca - Porto (Portugal). Departing Madrid after breakfast, we make a stop in the university city of Salamanca, with free time to enjoy a stroll around. After our visit, we cross the border into Portugal and complete our drive to Porto. One of the oldest cities in Europe, Porto is located along the Douro River estuary and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Day 6: Porto
Location:
Porto
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today is spent exploring Porto with a number of included activities. We enjoy a guided city tour, taking in highlights such as the Cathedral, Stock Exchange and Santa Clara Church. We also take a cruise on the Douro River, which runs through the heart of Porto. And we visit one of the riverfront Port Wine Cellars, with included tasting of this local drink.
Day 7: Porto
Location:
Porto, Coimbra, Fátima
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Porto - Coimbra - Fatima. Departing Porto after breakfast, our first stop today is in Coimbra. This riverfront city is home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, which was established in 1290. It was also the birthplace of Fado music. There's free time to explore.
We complete our drive to Fatima, another important site in Christianity. It is here, at the Cova da Iria that the Virgin Mary appeared before three local shepherd children - Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, who are buried at the Sanctuary of Our Lady Fatima, the country's most important pilgrimage site. Tonight, we may be able to attend the candlelit procession at around 22:00.
Day 8: Fatima
Location:
Fátima, Batalha, Nazaré, Alcobaça, Lisbon
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaca - Lisbon. This morning we visit the UNESCO-listed Batalha Monastery, a 14th Century Gothic masterpiece, built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. We then enjoy some free time in the quaint fishing village of Nazare before arriving in Alcobaca, where we can see the even older 12th Century monastery located here. This is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world. After admiring the monastery, we complete our journey to Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. The evening is at leisure.
Day 9: Lisbon
Location:
Lisbon
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Our day starts with a city sightseeing tour, taking in many of Lisbon's highlights. We see the city's main plazas, the fortified Belem Tower, Jeronimo's Monastery, the Monument to the Discoverers and the Marquis of Pombal Square roundabout.
The afternoon is free, and we recommend you head into the Alfama Quarter, the oldest part of Lisbon. Crowned by the Sao Jorge Castle, this part of the city features narrow alleyways and colourful 'tabernas'.
Tonight, there is an included group dinner at one of the oldest Fado venues in Lisbon.
Day 10: Lisbon
Location:
Lisbon, Cáceres, Madrid
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lisbon - Caceres (Spain) - Madrid. Departing Lisbon, we cross back into Spain and make a stop in Caceres. The Old Town here is UNESCO-listed, known for its blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. There's time for a walk through the Plaza Mayor Square and the Old Town before we complete our journey back to Madrid. Your last evening is at leisure.
Day 11: Madrid
Location:
Madrid
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Tuck into a final breakfast in the hotel before our tour comes to an end. There is an included transfer to the airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4-star hotels -
10 breakfasts & 2 dinners
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10 nights 4-star hotels
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Escorted by an English-speaking Spanish or Portuguese tour leader with the services of local guides for city sightseeing
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Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 11
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Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
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High-speed train ticket in Tourist Class from Barcelona to Madrid (unescorted)
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Guided sightseeing in Barcelona, Madrid, Porto and Lisbon
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Douro River Cruise & wine tasting in Porto
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Entrance to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
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Fado show in Lisbon (including dinner)
What's Not Included
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International flights and visas
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Additional meals and drinks unless specified
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Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
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City tax of approximately €4.95 per person per night in Barcelona and €2 per person per night in Porto and Lisbon (approx €17.90 in total per person). To be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when che
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