The Charms of Spain and Portugal (Multi country)
Description
Join our eleven-day tour and discover the gems of the awe-inspiring Spanish and Portuguese heritage. Take a tour into the past and discover ancient Roman ruins, timeless medieval towns, and idyllic historic cities. Visit fascinating temples, churches, cathedrals, basilicas, and monasteries. Wander around mesmerising places where Arabs, Christians, and Jews coexisted peacefully.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Madrid: Visit Europe’s largest palace and the Reina Sofia Museum, where Picasso’s harrowing Guernica is amongst the masterpieces on display.
Salamanca: Home of the oldest university in Spain, Salamanca conquers the hearts of all curious visitors.
Porto: One of the oldest cities in Europe, surrounded by stunning hills and blue rivers. Beautiful plazas, churches and houses with colourfully tiled façades are the architectural treasures of this UNESCO heritage city.
Lisbon: Portugal’s capital city is an adventure in itself, offering cultural gems such as fado, culinary treats like pasties de Belem, and romantic city views.
Toledo: The spirit of El Greco lives on in the ancient streets of this beautiful city with visits to the cathedral, historic churches and the mediaeval synagogue.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English/Spanish-speaking tour guide (Day 2-10)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 10 nights’ accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2 Madrid:
Superior Hotel Category = Exe Plaza Madrid or similar 4*
Day 3 Salamanca:
Superior Hotel Category = Artheus Carmelitas or similar 4*
Day 4-5 Porto:
Superior Hotel Category = Vila Gale Porto or similar 4*
Day 6-7 Lisbon:
Superior Hotel Category = Vila Gale Opera or similar 4*
Day 8-9 Toledo:
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Eurostars Toledo or similar 4*
Day 10 Madrid:
Superior Hotel Category = Exe Plaza Madrid or similar 4*
MEALS:
- 10 Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches (Day 3 and 9)
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival & departure shared transfer in an air-conditioning vehicle from/ to Madrid Airport
- Shared air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: entrance fee to El Escorial and guided city tour in Madrid (Day 2), guided city tour in Segovia (Day 3), guided city tour in Salamanca incl. University entrance fee (Day 4), guided tour in Porto incl. Bolsa Palace, Douro Cruise and wine tasting in Wine Cellars (Day 5), guided tour in Coimbra incl. University, Mosteiro de Alcobaça and Mosteiro da Batalha entrance fee (Day 6), guided tour in Lisbon incl. Torre de Belem and Mosteiro dos Jerónimos entrance fee (Day 7), guided tour in Toledo incl. Santo Tomé church and Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue entrance fee (Day 9)
OTHER:
- Meet and greet
Excluded
- International or domestic flights
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Know before you go
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Spain. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent in summer can be very useful during your stay.