14-Day Tour Portugal and Andalusia from Madrid | La Vacanza Travel

14-Day Tour Portugal and Andalusia from Madrid

Duration: 14 days
Destination: Spain, Community of Madrid, Madrid
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  • 14 days
  • Madrid
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Portugal has written its history in Lisbon, city of colors. Art, flamenco and old times' mark are alive in every Andalusia's city.

Itinerary

Day 1: Madrid

Pass By: Madrid, Madrid
Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: Tryp Atocha or similar // A Class: Princesa Plaza, Riu Plaza España or similar

Day 2: Madrid

Pass By: Madrid, Madrid
Desayuno en el hotel. Por la mañana visita panorámica de la ciudad; contemplaremos sus orígenes medievales como la fortaleza árabe recorriendo el Barrio de la Morería, caracterizado por la antigüedad de sus edificios y los sabores de sus mesones; recorreremos el Madrid cortesano de los Austrias con Felipe II y sus edificios renacentistas y barrocos en la Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor y Plaza de la Villa; veremos el Madrid de los Borbones y el trazado urbanístico de Carlos III, el Palacio Real, la Fuente de Cibeles, de Neptuno y la Puerta de Alcalá; admiraremos las obras del s. XIX como la elegante Plaza de Oriente y el Museo del Prado; conoceremos el Madrid contemporáneo con avenidas como Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, Barrio de Salamanca, Plaza de Castilla, Parque del Oeste, Ciudad Universitaria, zonas comerciales y financieras del Madrid Moderno, la emblemática Plaza de Toros de las Ventas y el Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. Tarde libre a su disposición. Alojamiento en el hotel.


Meals included:

Accommodation included: T Class: Tryp Atocha or similar // A Class: Princesa Plaza, Riu Plaza España or similar

Day 3: Madrid-Avila-Salamanca-Porto

Pass By: Avila, Avila, Province of Avila, Castile and Leon
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Avila. A city that preserves its medieval wall. Short stop to know its walled and old town. Then to Salamanca. Free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar

Day 4: Porto

Pass By: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the BlueBoats Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one well-known Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure. Accommodation.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: Vila Gale Porto or similar

Day 5: Porto-Coimbra-Fatima

Pass By: Coimbra, Coimbra, Coimbra District, Central Portugal
Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Accommodation T and A Class: Aurea Fátima, Estrela de Fátima, Regina or similar

Day 6: Fatima-Batalha-Nazare-Alcobaca-Lisbon

Pass By: Batalha, Batalha, Leiria District, Central Portugal
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro and then to Lisbon. Accommodation. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese song and music.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, Vila Gale Opera or similar

Day 7: Lisbon

Pass By: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, Vila Gale Opera or similar

Day 8: Lisbon-Caceres-Cordoba

Pass By: Caceres, Caceres, Province of Caceres, Extremadura
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: Tryp Córdoba or similar // A Class: Hesperia Córdoba or similar

Day 9: Cordoba-Seville

Pass By: Cordoba, Cordoba, Province of Cordoba, Andalucia
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 hours ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa, Catalonia Giralda or similar // A Class: Melia Lebreros or similar



Day 10: Seville

Pass By: Seville, Seville, Province of Seville, Andalucia
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 flavors of this active full of light city. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa, Catalonia Giralda or similar // A Class: Melia Lebreros or similar

Day 11: Seville-Ronda-Torremolinos

Pass By: Ronda, Ronda, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Accommodation at the hotel.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Accommodation T and A Class: Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco, Sol Principe or similar

Day 12: Torremolinos-Granada

Pass By: Torremolinos, Torremolinos, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
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 Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: Hotel Alixares or similar // A Class: Hotel Catalonia Granada or similar

Day 13: Granada-Toledo-Madrid

Pass By: Toledo, Toledo, Province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha
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 historical old town through its narrow streets. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Accommodation: T Class: Tryp Atocha or similar // A Class: Princesa Plaza, Riu Plaza España or similar

Day 14: Madrid

Pass By: Madrid, Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport.

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Guided city tour with local guides in Madrid, Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo
  • Entrance tickets to: Cordoba Mosque, Cathedral of Seville and Alhambra in Granada
  • Douro Cruise and wine tasting in Porto
  • Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
  • Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
  • 13-night accommodation at selected hotel class
  • Arrival & Departure transfers from/to airport
  • Travel insurance
  • 13x Breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 13 nights

Exclusions
  • Lisbon & Porto local city tax not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.
  • Any other services not specified.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Madrid, Spain


Departure Time

12:00 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

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Duration

14 days


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