Madrid, Portugal & Andalusia Tour from Madrid - Small Group English Only

Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. Meet your Tour Director and group this evening for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at The Westin Madrid Cuzco or similar. (D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the beauties of Madrid with a guided city tour including the Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, the Madrid of the Bourbons, the Royal Palace, and iconic fountains like Cibeles and Neptuno. Continue through the modern districts such as Gran Vía, Castellana, and Salamanca, as well as the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. During the tour, enjoy a typical chocolate and churros tasting. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at The Westin Madrid Cuzco or similar. (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Bound for Portugal, we drive towards Salamanca. Enjoy some free time in this University City and World Heritage Site, known for its great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to the Portuguese border to reach Porto. Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European towns, and proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Overnight at the Bessa Hotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar. (B)

After breakfast, enjoy a guided city tour of Porto including the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara Church. Afterwards, take a cruise along the Douro River and visit one of the city’s renowned wine cellars for a Port wine tasting. Tonight, see a typical fado show and dinner with your group. Overnight at Bessa Hotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar. (B, D)

After breakfast, depart for Aveiro, nicknamed “The Venice of Portugal” due to its picturesque canals. Enjoy a ride on a moliceiro, a traditional colourful boat used for navigating the canals of Aveiro, before heading to Coimbra. Meet the local guide for a tour of Coimbra, a historic city known for its prestigious university (one of the oldest in Europe), charming medieval streets, and beautiful riverfront. Overnight at Aeminium Coimbra affiliated by Meliá or similar. (B)

Depart for the impressive Batalha Monastery, a Gothic Manueline architectural masterpiece. Continue to the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré with free time to explore. Arrive in Lisbon and cross the Tagus River to Cacilhas for a delicious seafood dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at VIP Entrecampos, VIP Art’s Lutécia or similar. (B, D)

After breakfast, join a morning city sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square & Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to explore the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of colour housing the genuine “tabernas”. Overnight at VIP Entrecampos, VIP Art’s Lutécia or similar. (B)

Bound for Andalusian soils, back in Spain, we drive to Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well- preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore its rich historical heritage before continuing to Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Overnight at Hesperia Cordoba, NH Califa or similar. (B)

Discover the impressive Cordoba’s Mosque (entrance included) and other sites while strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, continue on to Seville. Tonight, share a dinner with your group and discover traditional Andalusian cuisine. Overnight at Meliá Lebreros, NH Collection Sevilla or similar. (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. Continue to Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan; continue to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light. Overnight at Meliá Lebreros, NH Collection Sevilla or similar. (B)

Today, we travel south through Andalusian villages to Jerez, where you will be captivated by two of the essential elements of the Andalusian soul: wine and horses. We visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and enjoy a wine tasting in one of the famous local wineries. Continue to Ronda. Visit an olive oil production facility at LA Organic and taste their organic olive oil. Rest of the day at leisure to discover the secrets of Ronda. Overnight at Catalonia Reina Victoria or similar. (B)

After breakfast, depart for Malaga and explore its historical and cultural attractions. Malaga is a city full of corners that look back on several centuries of history, from the time of the Romans to the Arab. Continue to Granada, located at the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, a jewel of Andalusia. We have the chance to learn how to dance flamenco before attending a dinner with a flamenco show. After dinner, we invite you to take the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views of Granada from one of the city’s viewpoints. Overnight at Catalonia Granada, Meliá Granada or similar. (B, D)

Today, we visit the world-famous Alhambra complex with a Local Expert (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens. Then, depart to Madrid. In Madrid, join your group a farewell dinner. Overnight at The Westin Madrid Cuzco or similar. (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. (B)