The Charms of Spain and Portugal (Multi country)
Description
Join our ten-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: A cosmopolitan city that offers countless places to visit and enjoy. Discover its numerous highlights such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace, Cibeles and Puerta de Alcalá.
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 medieval synagogue.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with an accompanied English-speaking tour guide (Day 3-8)
- Operated with local English-speaking tour guides (Day 2, 5, 6, 7, 9)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 9 nights’ accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2 Madrid:
Standard Hotel Category = Vértice Roomspace Madrid or similar 3*
Day 3 Salamanca:
Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Crisol Regio or similar 3*
Day 4-5 Porto:
Standard Hotel Category = Four Points by Sheraton Matosinhos or similar 4*
Day 6-7 Lisbon:
Standard Hotel Category = Vila Gale Opera or similar 4*
Day 8-9 Madrid:
Standard Hotel Category = Vértice Roomspace Madrid or similar 3*
MEALS:
- 9 Breakfasts
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 visits indicated as included: guided panoramic city tour in Madrid (Day 2), guided city tour in Segovia (Day 3), guided city tour in Salamanca incl. University (Day 4), guided tour in Porto incl. Bolsa Palace, Douro river cruise (Day 5), guided tour in Coimbra incl. University (Day 6), guided tour in Lisbon incl. Jerónimos Monastery (Day 7), guided tour in Toledo incl. Santo Tomé church (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.