13-Day Portugal & Andalucia from Madrid

Breakfast and accommodations. Panoramic sightseeing

tour of the city, covering its most important avenues,

squares and landmark buildings. Rest of the day at leisure

for personal activities.

Breakfast and departure towards Salamanca, an ancient

and monumental university city. Free time to stroll

through the historic centre and discover its famous

Baroque-style Plaza Mayor

We then continue to Porto. Accommodations.

Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, a city

declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including

the cathedral, the Stock Exchange, and the Church of

Santa Clara, ending with a visit to a local wine cellar to

taste the world-renowned “Port wine.” Rest of the day

at leisure. Accommodations.

Breakfast and departure to Coimbra, home to one

of the oldest universities in Europe and birthplace of

fado. Free time

We continue to Fátima, an important

pilgrimage centre. Free time to visit the Basilica and

Sanctuary.

Afterwards, we proceed to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Accommodations. In the evening, option to attend a traditional fado performance.

Breakfast. In the morning, panoramic tour of this beautiful city, located at the mouth of the Tagus River: Park

Viewpoint, Edward VII Square, Rossio Square, Liberdade

Avenue, Madragoa District (where Fado, the traditional

Portugues music was born). We continue on to the Belem

District to see the famous Tower, Monument to the

Discoveries and the Jerónimos Monastery. Afternoon

at leisure. Optional excursion recommended to Sintra,

Cascais, and Estoril. Accommodations.

Breakfast. Departure towards the Spanish border to

arrive in Merida. Free time to explore its impressive

archaeological complex, featuring the Roman Theatre

and Amphitheatre, both declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lunch at leisure

Afterwards, we continue along the “Autovía de la Plata” (Silver Route) towards Andalucia to arrive in Sevilla. Dinner and accommodations.

Breakfast. Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighborhood of Santa Cruz with its

streets, squares and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can

optionally navigate the Guadalquivir river, during which

you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and

Expo 92, or visit to the Maestranza bullring. Lunch at

your own. In the evening, also as an optional activity,

you can attend a flamenco show. Accommodations

Breakfast. Departure to Cordoba, at our arrival we start

our walking tour starting at Almodovar Gate through the

Jewish Quarter and continue for visiting the famous

Mosque/Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and

accommodations.

Breakfast. Then departure to the Route of the White

Villages and Ronda. Free time. Continuation to Costa

del Sol. Dinner and accommodations

Breakfast. Departure to Granada. Visit to the spectacular

group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife,

former residence of the Moorish kings, with its magnificent fountains, gardens and arches. Dinner and accommodations. Optional visit to the caves of Sacromonte and attend a typical show of gipsy flamenco.

* If in any case, The Patronato of the Alhambra and Generalife were not granted tickets for certain dates for the

participants of the Visit, a tour of the city of Granada will

be provided instead: Visit to the Palace of Carlos V, the

Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel and a walk through the city Alcaiceria

(silk market) and the Cathedral Square.

Breakfast and departure towards the Imperial City

of Toledo, full of history and monuments. Lunch and

panoramic view from Mirador del Valle and walk through

it´s old town. Continuation back to Madrid. Arrival and

accommodations.

Breakfast and end of services.