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

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

8 - 24

Age range:

No minimum age

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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

  • Barcelona - Visit La Sagrada Familia and see other highlights of Gaudi's work on an included city tour, with free time to further explore

  • Madrid - See the modern and historic highlights of the city on a guided tour and enjoy free time to further explore independently

  • Porto - Cruise the Douro River, visit a Port Wine cellar for included tasting and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the city

  • Salamanca - Stroll around this historic university city at your own pace, home to the world's third oldest university

  • Lisbon - Join a guided tour of the Portuguese capital and spend your free time exploring the historic Alfama Quarter

  • Fatima - Spend a free evening in the city, which is home to the Cova da Iria, an important site in the Christian faith

Itinerary

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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 Morería 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

  • Accommodation
    4-star hotels

  • 10 breakfasts & 2 dinners

  • 10 nights 4-star hotels

  • Escorted by an English-speaking Spanish or Portuguese tour leader with the services of local guides for city sightseeing

  • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 11

  • High-speed train ticket in Tourist Class from Barcelona to Madrid (unescorted)

  • Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets

  • Guided sightseeing in Barcelona, Madrid, Porto and Lisbon

  • Entrance to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

  • Douro River Cruise & wine tasting in Porto

  • Fado show in Lisbon (including dinner)

What's Not Included

  • Additional meals and drinks unless specified

  • International flights and visas

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

  • 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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    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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