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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 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
✖ Airfare to Portugal
Pickup Locations
1. Imperador Hotel
2. EasyHotel Lisbon
3. Hotel Ibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa
4. VIP Inn Berna Hotel
5. Hotel Nacional
6. Pensao Estacao Central
7. Residencial Dona Maria II
8. Hotel Botanico
9. Altis Prime Hotel
10. Hotel A. S. Lisboa
11. Hotel Alicante
12. Albergaria Senhora Do Monte
13. Hotel Dom Carlos Park
14. Lisboa Pessoa Hotel
15. Lisbon Inn Lapa Suites
16. Alegria a Lisbon Boutique Hotel
17. Turim Terreiro Do Paco Hotel
18. Ever Lisboa - City Center Hotel
19. Memmo Alfama Hotel
20. Hotel Jorge V
Additional Info: Pick up at guest's convenience (within the city of Lisbon)
Itinerary
Lisbon
1
Parque Das Nacoes
The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Alfama
Lisbon's oldest quarter, dated from Moorish times
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores
Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Parque Eduardo VII
View of downtown area from the park
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei
Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Lisbon
Monastery of Jeronimos
Tower of Belem (entrance fee)
Monument of discoveries
Pasteis de Belem (famous custard pastries)
Overnight Lisbon
Duration: 2 hours
Sintra-Cabo da Roca-Cascais-Estoril coast
1
National Palace of Queluz
National palace of Queluz - the Portuguese Versailles (optional)
Duration: 60 minutes
2
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
Duration: 2 hours
3
Cabo da Roca
Westernmost point of mainland Europe
Duration: 40 minutes
4
Cascais
Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater)
Cascais - free walk
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Estoril
Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon
Overnight Lisbon
Duration: 60 minutes
Evora-Seville
1
Ponte Vasco da Gama
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).
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Corticarte - Arte em Cortica
Visit a Cork factory
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana)
Roman Temple, Evora
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora)
Evora Cathedral
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Chapel of Bones
Bones chapel
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Seville
Drive to Seville, Spain
Overnight Seville
Duration: 2 hours
Seville
1
Parque de Maria Luisa
Park Maria Luisa
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Plaza de Espana
Plaza de Espana
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Catedral de Sevilla
Cathedral of Sevilla (tomb of Christopher Columbus)
Duration: 2 hours
4
Torre Giralda
La Giralda (famous tower from Moorish times)
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Torre Del Oro
Torre del Oro (the Gold tower)
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Seville
Boat tour (Optional) - Admission fee
Overnight Seville
Duration: 60 minutes
Cordoba-Baena-Granada
1
Centro Historico de Cordoba
Walk the historic center of Cordoba
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba
The great Moorish Mosque of Cordoba
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Baena
Walk the amazing village of Baena and cross the stone bridge
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Granada
Drive to granada
Overnight Granada
Granada
1
The Alhambra
Visit one of the most famous monuments in the world (optional)
Duration: 3 hours
2
Granada
Free time on your own in the historic center
Overnight Granada
Duration: 2 hours
Toledo-Madrid
1
Toledo
Visit the 1st capital of Spain, the walled in city of Toledo (historic area). Some monuments (optional) require an entrance fee.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Madrid
Drive to Madrid
Overnight Madrid
Madrid
1
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),
Duration: 2 hours
2
Museo Nacional del Prado
Visit the Prado Museum, or any other museum of your choice (Optional)
Overnight Madrid
Duration: 2 hours
Segovia-Vale dos Caidos-Escorial
1
Segovia
Visit the famous Roman aqueduct
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Valley of the Fallen
Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen)
Duration: 2 hours
3
Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Visit the Majestic palace of the kings of Spain, the Escorial
Duration: 2 hours
4
Madrid
Drive back to Madrid
Overnight Madrid
Trujillo-Merida-Elvas-Lisboa
1
Trujillo
Walk the historic area of this typical small spanish town, Trujillo
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Merida
Visit several old Roman monuments like the Roman theater, the Roman bridge and Moorish structures (entrance fees apply).
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Elvas
Visit the Portuguese Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications (the largest garrison town in Europe)
Duration: 2 hours
4
Lisbon
Drive back to Lisbon
End of tour
Cancellation Policy
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.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
