Private tour of Portugal and Spain (North and Center) 10 days

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Offered in: Portuguese and 4 more

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 brother countries, from their foundation to present times. A central and north-facing tour that links Lisbon to Madrid, passing through the Douro Valley. We will visit many famous villages, towns and cities like, Sintra, Fatima, Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto, Salamanca, Avila, Toledo, Merida, Evora. 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, the Bones chapel, the Douro Valley, will take your breath way. In Spain places like the Cathedral of Salamanca, the Escorial palace and the roman Aqueduct in Segovia, the walled-in medieval towns of Toledo and Avila. In Madrid, you will be able to witness the joy and dynamism of the local natives, during both day and night times.

What's Included

Certified professional driver-guide
High comfort Mercedes Benz vehicles
All taxes included
WiFi and bottled waters on board
Accident and liability insurance
Entrance tickets
Clients meals and lodging

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your assigned driver-guide will meet you at a place designated by you, within the city of Lisbon.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Lisbon

    6 stops
  • 1

    The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Alfama

    Lisbon's oldest quarter, dated from Moorish times

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Parque Eduardo VII

    View of downtown area from the park

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei

    Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Lisbon

    Monastery of Jeronimos Tower of Belem (entrance fee) Monument of discoveries Pasteis de Belem (famous custard pastries) Overnight Lisbon

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Sintra-Cabo da Roca-Cascais-Estoril coast

    5 stops
  • 7

    National palace of Queluz - the Portuguese Versailles (optional)

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Centro Historico de Sintra

    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

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Cabo da Roca

    Westernmost point of mainland Europe

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Cascais

    Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater) Cascais - free walk

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Estoril

    Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon Overnight Lisbon

    1 minute • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Lisboa-Fatima-Coimbra-Aveiro-Porto

    6 stops
  • 12
    Fatima

    Visit the world famous shrine

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 13

    Walk the the historic area of the 2nd capital of Portugal

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 14

    Visit one of the oldest universities in the world

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 15

    Visit one of the oldest universities in the world

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 16
    Aveiro

    Optional boat ride through the canals of the Portuguese Venice (admission fee) Walk the downtown area

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Porto

    Drive to Porto Overnight Porto

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Porto

    5 stops
  • 18
    Porto

    Panoramic tour visiting the shore line and the mouth of the Douro river

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Torre dos Clerigos

    Tower of Clerigos Lello Bookstore Carmo Church

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 20

    Aliados Boulevard Bolhao market Santa Catarina shopping street Cafe Majestic

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Sao Bento Railway Station

    Sao Bento train station Cathedral of Porto (admission fee) Walk upper level of Don Luis iron bridge

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 22

    Port wine cellars (admission fee) Rabelo boat tour (admission fee) Walk along the riverside Overnight Porto

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Douro River Valley-Amarante-Peso da Regua-Pinhao-Castelo Rodrigo-Salamanca

    5 stops
  • 23
    Amarante

    Stop at one of the oldest villages of Portugal

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 24
    Peso Da Regua

    The heart of the Douro valley

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 25

    Optional visit with Port wine tasting to one of the most renowned wineries in Portugal.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 26

    Visit the medieval Portuguese border town

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 27

    Cathedral (entrance fee) University (entrance fee) Walk the old town Overnight Salamanca

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Avila/Segovia/Madrid

    5 stops
  • 28
    Avila

    Santa Tereza de Avila monastery (entrance fee) Walk the historic area

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 29
    Segovia

    Visit the famous Roman aqueduct

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 30

    Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen)

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 31

    Visit the Majestic palace of the kings of Spain, the Escorial

    2 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 32
    Madrid

    Drive to Madrid Overnight Madrid

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Madrid

    2 stops
  • 33
    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),

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 34
    Museo Nacional del Prado

    Visit the Prado Museum, or any other museum of your choice (Optional) Overnight Madrid

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 8

    Toledo-Trujillo-Merida

    3 stops
  • 35
    Toledo

    Visit the 1st capital of Spain, the walled in city of Toledo (historic area). Some monuments (optional) require an entrance fee.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 36

    Walk the historic area of this typical small spanish town, Trujillo

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 37

    Visit several old Roman monuments like the Roman theater, the Roman bridge and Moorish structures (entrance fees apply). Overnight Merida

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Elvas-Vila Viçosa-Evora

    4 stops
  • 38

    Visit the Portuguese Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications (the largest garrison town in Europe)

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 39

    Visit the Braganca family's castle, the Portuguese royal family palace in Alentejo province.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 40

    Visit to a cork factory (Portugal is the largest producer of cork in the world)

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 41

    A world heritage site by UNESCO. Visiting: Bones chapel (admission fee) Roman Temple Giraldo square (main square) Overnight Evora

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Palmela-Setubal-Arrabida-Azeitao-Lisboa

    5 stops
  • 42

    Currently known for being part of the wine region of the Peninsula of Setubal, this old Moorish city is a beautiful attraction mainly because of its whitewashed houses. It’s splendor is also dominated by the strategic medieval castle situated on its highest hill. We will visit the castle from where we can see in the distance the cities of Setubal and Lisbon.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 43

    Setubal developed immensely during the Roman Era due to the production of salt and the technique of salting fish. It was here that one of the most appreciated condiments of Ancient Greece and Rome was produced, “the Garum”. Free time to walk in the central shopping streets of Setubal.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 44

    The Arrabida mountain range is part of the protected region of Arrabida’s Natural Park. From the viewpoints located 500 meters above sea level, we will observe the amazing landscapes whose natural beauty will remain in our memory forever! It is also from here, that we can see the largest extension of beaches in Portugal. With an astonishing 45 kilometers in length, Troia is recognized as the third largest beach in the world!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 45

    The village of Azeitao is superbly known in Portugal for various reasons, namely: cheese, wine and “tortas de Azeitão”, a delicate and delicious pastry.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 46
    Lisbon

    Return to Lisbon via 25th of April suspension bridge End of itinerary

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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