Treasures of Spain and Portugal
Treasures of Spain and Portugal
Treasures of Spain and Portugal
14 Days Starting in Madrid, Spain and ending in Granada, Spain
Visiting: Madrid, Porto, Fatima, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Costa del Sol, Granada, Toledo
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 6
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Religion and Spiritual
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through the "Treasures of Spain and Portugal" tour, where you'll explore the rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes of these two Iberian gems. Begin in Madrid, uncovering its medieval and modern marvels, before venturing to the historic city of Porto. Visit the sacred sites of Fatima, the architectural wonders of Lisbon, and the Moorish splendor of Cordoba. Wander through the vibrant streets of Seville, the dramatic cliffs of Ronda, and the sun-kissed Costa del Sol. Conclude your adventure in Granada with a visit to the Alhambra and a final stop in the historic city of Toledo. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, daily breakfasts, and guided tours in an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Madrid Arrival
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to Madrid, the capital city of Spain. After arrival at the Madrid Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Madrid
Day 2: Madrid (B/-/-)
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, start your day with a city tour of Madrid. Discover the medieval origins of the city with a visit to the Arabic fortress at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs, characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. Explore the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. Explore the contemporary components of Madrid with visits to areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla, and Parque del Oeste, as well as the commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring, and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. In the afternoon you will be free to continue exploring the wonders this city has to offer.
Overnight in Madrid
Day 3: Madrid – Salamanca – Porto (B/-/-)
Location: Porto
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the meeting point near the Plaza de Oriente at 8:30 AM and drive to Salamanca. Enjoy your free time in this University World Heritage City of great architectural and artistic wealth. Head to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto.
Overnight in Porto
Day 4: Porto (B/-/-)
Location: Porto
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning you will head on a sightseeing tour of Porto, a historic and varied city with its narrow streets which make up the ancient Ribeira district, through to the grand plazas of the Avenida dos Aliados. You will discover the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Building, and Santa Clara Church. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own. This fascinating metropolis boasts an extensive history, extraordinary tourist attractions, and buzzing nightlife.
Overnight in Porto
Day 5: Porto – Coimbra – Fatima (B/-/-)
Location: Fatima
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel. you will drive to Coimbra. This city seats of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Enjoy free time exploring Coimbra. From there you will continue to drive to Fatima, the center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. Discover the Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta.
Overnight in Fatima
Day 6: Fatima – Batalha – Nazare – Alcobaca – Lisbon (B/-/-)
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline architecture considered a World Heritage Place by UNESCO. Continue your tour to the scenic fishing town of Nazaré, where you may enjoy some free time to explore the area before you continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage). Visit the XII C. church and admire the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro. Finally, you will arrive in Lisbon.
Overnight in Lisbon
Day 7: Lisbon (B/-/-)
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, you will head on a morning tour of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through the main squares and avenues and discover the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. In the afternoon you may enjoy free time to explore the nostalgic corners of the Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in the narrow twisting “Ruas” which are full of color and house the “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past.
Overnight in Lisbon
Day 8: Lisbon – Caceres – Cordoba (B/-/D)
Location: Cordoba
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the hotel. Depart at 7:30 AM to Caceres, considered to be a World Heritage Place due to the citys blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic, and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walkthrough the Plaza Mayor and explore the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue your tour towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Enjoy dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Overnight in Cordoba
Day 9: Cordoba – Seville (B/-/D)
Location: Seville
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, begin your day with an impressive tour of Cordoba to discover the great Mosque-Cathedral and other sites that will ease your mind and spirit as you stroll through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hour ride, you will reach Seville.
Overnight in Seville
Day 10: Seville (B/-/D)
Location: Seville
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Embark on a morning monumental tour of the city visiting the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), the Santa Cruz Quarter, a natural scenario of “Carmen” and precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed. Discover Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to see the exclusive views and flavors of this active city which is full of light.
Overnight in Seville
Day 11: Seville – Ronda – Costa Del Sol (B/-/D)
Location: Costa del Sol
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast head south towards the dramatic cliffside city of Ronda, considered to be the birthplace of modern bullfighting. Enjoy free time to explore this town of Celtic origin and discover the magnificent view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon you will continue your tour to the Costa del Sol, famous for its beautiful landscapes, fabulous beaches, delicious food, and fascinating customs and traditions. This is one of the most modern and important international tourist areas.
Overnight in Costa Del Sol
Day 12: Costa Del Sol – Granada (B/-/D)
Location: Granada
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel you will drive towards the city of Granada and discover the incredible monumental environment, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up until 1492. Visit the world-famous Alhambra Complex and Generalife Gardens which have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving.
Overnight in Granada
Day 13: Granada – Toledo – Madrid (B/-/-)
Location: Toledo
Accommodation Name: Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will drive north towards Castilla, and, surrounded by the Tagus River, you will reach the imperial city of Toledo — a World Heritage City where the three cultures of Christians, Moorish and Jewish have lived together. Discover the Spanish art, history, and spirituality of this entire town and see how it is a National Monument. Embark on a short, guided tour of this historic town as you meander through the narrow streets. From there you will visit a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue your tour to Madrid, where you will be dropped at the Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa.
Overnight in Madrid
Day 14: Madrid (B/-/-)
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you are transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
13 nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at standard hotels or similar.
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Meals
Daily breakfast.
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Transfers
Arrival and departure transfers.
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Transportation
Transportation in an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach.
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Sightseeing
All sightseeing as per the itinerary.
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Entrance Fees
All entrance fees as per the itinerary.
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Guide Services
Service of an English-speaking guide/escort during the tour.
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Guided Visits
Guided visits in: Madrid, Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, and Toledo.
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Taxes
All currently applicable taxes.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Items of personal nature, tips, and gratuities.
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International Airfare
International airfare for those purchasing the land-only option.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees if applicable.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance.
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Local City Taxes
Local city taxes, to be paid directly at hotels upon check out.
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Unmentioned Items
All items not mentioned as included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with transportation provided in an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, including arrival and departure transfers.
Accommodation
Enjoy 13 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin sharing basis at standard hotels or similar, ensuring a restful stay throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, including arrival and departure transfers.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will enjoy 13 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin sharing basis at standard hotels or similar.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Daily breakfast is included in the tour package. Additionally, some dinners are provided as per the itinerary.
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Will there be guided tours during the trip?
Yes, there will be guided visits in Madrid, Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, and Toledo with the service of an English-speaking guide/escort.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included?
Yes, all entrance fees as per the itinerary are included in the tour package.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Some key highlights include exploring the Alhambra Complex and Generalife Gardens in Granada, visiting the Cathedral-Mosque in Cordoba, and discovering the highlights of Lisbon such as the Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included in the tour package and must be purchased separately.
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Are there any optional tours available during the trip?
Yes, optional tours are available but are not included in the tour package.
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What personal expenses should I budget for?
You should budget for items of personal nature, tips, and gratuities, as these are not included in the tour package.
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Will I have free time to explore on my own?
Yes, there are several opportunities for free time to explore on your own, such as in Madrid, Porto, and Seville.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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