This tour of Portugal and Spain is one of the very best you can take anywhere in Europe! We’ll provide you with an amazing view of these two countries, from their foundation to present times. A central and south-facing tour that links Lisbon to Madrid, passing through Andalusia. We will visit many famous villages, towns and cities like, Sintra, Evora, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Toledo. Along the way, we will come across many castles, historical and walled-in medieval towns, the heritage of warriors past struggles and the tradition of gastronomy and wines. In Portugal, sites like the Pena Palace, Tower of Belem or the Bones chapel will take your breath way.
In Spain we’ll visit internationally recognized monuments and landscapes. The Andalusian region brings together some of the world’s most famous sights, such as the Cordoba Mosque, the Alhambra, the Plaza de Espana. In Madrid, you will be able to witness the joy and dynamism of the local natives, during both day and night times.
Your assigned driver-guide will meet you at a place designated by you, within the city of Lisbon.
The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)
Lisbon's oldest quarter, dated from Moorish times
Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards
View of downtown area from the park
Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge
Monastery of Jeronimos Tower of Belem (entrance fee) Monument of discoveries Pasteis de Belem (famous custard pastries) Overnight Lisbon
National palace of Queluz - the Portuguese Versailles (optional)
Option to visit: Pena palace (entrance fee) Sintra National palace (entrance fee) Quinta da Regaleira (entrance fee) Palace of Monserrate (entrance fee) Sintra historic center
Westernmost point of mainland Europe
Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater) Cascais - free walk
Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon Overnight Lisbon
Ponte Vasco da Gama We will begin our tour of Evora by crossing the longest bridge in Europe, Vasco da Gama Bridge. The bridge was built in 1998 and inaugurated during Lisbon’s World Fair (Expo 98), and in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama’s voyage and discovery of the ocean route to India from Europe. On our way to Evora we will enjoy the unique landscape of the “Alentejo” province with its extensive cork tree forests and boundless vineyards (the largest wine region in Portugal).
Visit a Cork factory
Roman Temple, Evora
Evora Cathedral
Bones chapel
Drive to Seville, Spain Overnight Seville
Park Maria Luisa
Plaza de Espana
Cathedral of Sevilla (tomb of Christopher Columbus)
La Giralda (famous tower from Moorish times)
Torre del Oro (the Gold tower)
Boat tour (Optional) - Admission fee Overnight Seville
Walk the historic center of Cordoba
The great Moorish Mosque of Cordoba
Walk the amazing village of Baena and cross the stone bridge
Drive to granada Overnight Granada
Visit one of the most famous monuments in the world (optional)
Free time on your own in the historic center Overnight Granada
Visit the 1st capital of Spain, the walled in city of Toledo (historic area). Some monuments (optional) require an entrance fee.
Drive to Madrid Overnight Madrid
Panoramic tour of the city (Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Fuente Cibeles) and free time to walk around, shop, and visit museums - entrance fee (optional),
Visit the Prado Museum, or any other museum of your choice (Optional) Overnight Madrid
Visit the famous Roman aqueduct
Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen)
Visit the Majestic palace of the kings of Spain, the Escorial
Drive back to Madrid Overnight Madrid
Walk the historic area of this typical small spanish town, Trujillo
Visit several old Roman monuments like the Roman theater, the Roman bridge and Moorish structures (entrance fees apply).
Visit the Portuguese Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications (the largest garrison town in Europe)
Drive back to Lisbon End of tour
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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