Best Of Spain and Portugal

Welcome to Madrid! Upon arrival at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to check-in. 
Overnight in Madrid

This morning after breakfast, you will enjoy a panoramic city tour of Madrid, discovering its medieval origins including the former Arab fortress while walking through the Barrio de la Morería, characterized by the antiquity of its buildings and the flavors of its traditional taverns. You will continue through Habsburg Madrid, marked by the reign of Philip II and its Renaissance and Baroque architecture at Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. The tour proceeds to Bourbon Madrid and the urban development of Charles III, featuring the Royal Palace, the Cibeles and Neptune Fountains, and the Puerta de Alcalá. You will admire 19th-century landmarks such as Plaza de Oriente and the Prado Museum, before discovering contemporary Madrid along Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, the Barrio de Salamanca, Parque del Oeste, the modern commercial and financial districts, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Free time follows, after which you will meet at the scheduled time to depart for Toledo. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking tour through the historic city of Toledo, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 and renowned for its unique blend of Arab, Jewish, and Christian cultures. Walk through its cobbled streets to reach the Cathedral of Toledo, built on the remains of an Arab mosque and begun in the 13th century, today one of Spain’s most important Gothic cathedrals. Admire its magnificent façade and impressive bell tower before visiting the interior and Sacristy, home to exceptional masterpieces including fifteen paintings by El Greco. Enjoy free time before returning to Madrid, with the tour ending at Plaza de Oriente.
Overnight in Madrid

Note: Kindly note that for all departures departing before 31st March 2026, the Toledo visit will take place on Day 14 in place of Day 03.

Departure Time: 07:30 PM
Meeting Point: Tablao La Carmela C/ de la Victoria, 4 – Madrid

Enjoy the true art of flamenco at Tablao La Carmela. Located very close of Puerta del Sol, in the old coal cellars of the Taberna "La Carmela" (former Convent of La Victoria, demolished in 1836 after the War of Independence). Every night the best dancers (known as bailaores) come to the Tablao La Carmela, who will make you enjoy this art in each of their shows.

After breakfast, depart the hotel heading to Salamanca in Northwestern Spain, classified as a UNESCO Patrimony of Humanity. Salamanca dates to the Celtic era when ornate sandstone architecture flourished. You will have free time to explore the town and the University of Salamanca, one of the oldest universities in Spain; founded in 1134. Salamanca was given the Royal Charter of Foundation by King Alfonso IX in 1218. Later, cross the border between Spain and Portugal; you will reach Porto late in the afternoon. 
Overnight in Porto

Today you will explore Porto with a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city. Escorted by your guide, you will discover the best Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, and Neo-classical style monuments of the city. From there, see the city from a different perspective onboard a cruise on the River Douro. Then, visit a well-known Port Cellar with wine tasting included. Don’t forget to try the Pastel de Nata: the most widely known Portuguese pastry, made with delicious custard baked inside of a thin multi-layer, flaky crust, which should be eaten with powdered cinnamon sprinkled on top. 
Overnight in Porto

After breakfast, you will depart for Coimbra. This town served as Portugal’s medieval capital for more than a century and is home to the country’s oldest and most prestigious universities. It also happens to be the origin of Fado, a popular musical style from the 1820s. Enjoy some free time to explore the city. Your next stop will be Fatima, in central Portugal, where 5 million visitors come to visit one of the largest Catholic pilgrimage centers in the world each year. It is home to an impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary appeared and the Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. In the evenings around 10 PM during the months of April until November, there are impressive torch-lit processions which are often led by Cardinals and Bishops. 
Overnight in Fatima 

Today you will depart for Batalha and visit the famous monastery classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was erected in commemoration of the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota and served as the burial church of the 15th-Century Aviz dynasty of Portuguese royalty. It is considered to be one of the best examples of late Gothic architecture in Portugal. Then continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazare, known as the most popular seaside resort in the Silver Coast region of Portugal. Popular attractions include its lighthouse and funicular. Enjoy some free time before continuing to Alcobaça, another World Heritage Site. Alcobaca is known for its 12th-century monastery and a Museum of Wine. It has a collection of more than 8,500 items from across Portugal, including portable presses, barrels, historic labels, bottles, farming tools, and copper stills. After visiting the city on your own, you will be transferred to Lisbon. 
Overnight in Lisbon

In the morning you will tour the ancient Olissipo driving through its main squares and avenues, the Tower of Belem, a fortified tower in Santa Maria de Belém and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Monastery of Los Jeronimos, one of the most prominent symbols of Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline styles of architecture in the city. Discover the Coach Museum, the Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. Spend the afternoon at leisure — perhaps explore the Alfama Quarter with old buildings nested in the narrow twisting “Ruas” full of colorful buildings housing genuine “tabernas” where Fado can be heard. 
Overnight in Lisbon

After breakfast, this morning depart for Merida, the capital of Extremadura. An UNESCO World Heritage Site, Merida is famous for its remarkable historical heritage, particularly its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the theater, amphitheater, and Roman bridge. Enjoy free time to explore the city before continuing on to Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate, located in the southern region of Andalusia.
Overnight in Cordoba

Cordoba is known for its beautiful Mosque-Cathedral, the greatest dual-identity monument in Spain and a powerful symbol of the two cultures that have shaped Andalusia. After the Moors captured Córdoba in 711, what had previously been a Visigoth Christian Church was split in two and used by Christians and Muslims as a place of worship. But in 784, on the orders of the Emir Abd al-Rahman, the church was destroyed and work on the great mosque began. Construction lasted for over two centuries and the building was eventually completed in 987, by which point Córdoba became the most important city in the Islamic Kingdom. This morning, you will visit the emblematic monument, before continuing your journey to Seville. Upon arrival, you will have time at leisure.
Overnight in Seville

In the morning after breakfast, enjoy a monumental and panoramic city tour, including entrance to the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter’s in Rome. You will then continue through the charming Barrio de Santa Cruz, famous as the setting of “Carmen” and the backdrop for the legend of “Don Juan.” Afterwards, visit María Luisa Park and the impressive Plaza de España. The afternoon is free for you to discover more of this vibrant, sun-drenched city at your own pace.
Overnight in Seville

Departure Time: May to Sep from 11.00am to 10.00pm & Oct to Apr from 11.00am to 7.00pm
Meeting Point: Wharf of Marqués del contadero, closet o Torre del Oro.
Visit Seville from a unique position and enjoy privileged views from Guadalquivir River of the Triana district, the bullring, or the bridges, among others. A sailing experience along the river that offers you an idyllic view of the unique and inimitable Seville.
Feel the history of Seville from a magical perspective that not everyone can enjoy, go with the river current under the bridges and gaze at the beautiful skyline of a unique and inimitable city.  

After breakfast head south to the dramatic cliffside city of Ronda, considered to be the birthplace of modern bullfighting. Enjoy your free time exploring this town of Celtic origin and the magnificent view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon you will continue to the Costa del Sol, famous for its breathtaking landscapes, fabulous beaches, delicious food, and fascinating customs and traditions. This is undoubtedly one of the most modern and important international tourist areas.
Overnight on the Costa del Sol 

This morning you will depart for Granada where you will visit one of the finest monuments of Islamic architecture in Spain. Granada’s most popular tourist attraction consists of a gathering of Moorish palaces and landscaped gardens. The city is well known for its medieval architecture from the Moorish occupation — particularly the beautiful Alhambra. Set against a backdrop of Sierra Nevada peaks, it was originally formed as a small fortress in 889 AD on the remains of a Roman fortification. Along with the visit to the Alhambra, you will see the magnificent Generalife Gardens. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure with time to explore this beautiful city.
Overnight in Granada 

Departure Time: Jun to Sep: 06:00 PM & Oct to May: 05:00 PM
Meeting Point: Plaza Isabel La Católica

On this guided tour, you will discover corners of Granada with a lot of history. Travel back in time in Albaicín, where you will experience its Moorish roots firsthand, and in Sacromonte, the neighborhood where the gypsies who fought with the Catholic Monarchs settled

After breakfast, today you will travel north to Madrid, a scenic 04–05 hour journey showcasing Andalucía’s rolling hills, endless olive groves and the wide-open plains of La Mancha dotted with iconic windmills. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Madrid

Note: Kindly note that for all departures departing before 31st March 2026, the Toledo visit will take place on Day 14 enroute from Granada to Madrid in place of Day 03.

Today after breakfast,  you will be transferred back to Madrid Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas International Airport for your flight home.