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From the breathtaking palaces of the Moorish Kingdoms to the architectural splendors of the Belem Tower, this tour of Spain and Portugal will take you on a fascinating trip!
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Easy Tours are accessible for all travelers. There will be limited periods of standing or walking during sightseeing excursions as pre-booked transportation will take passengers between destinations.
This unforgettable tour of Spain and Portugal will take you to some of the most captivating cities in the Mediterranean with breathtaking sights and gorgeous cityscapes! Your journey will begin in Madrid, the famous capital of Spain known for its elegant boulevards and expansive parks. From there you will travel to Porto via Salamanca, a coastal Portuguese city known for its stately bridges and port wine production. Your next stop will be in Coimbra, a riverfront city home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado music. Discover the Monastery of Batalha, one of the most significant Gothic sites in Portugal, and continue your journey to Nazare and Alcobaca until you stop in Lisbon and explore the city's major sites such as the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, and Liberty Avenue, which are included in mostly all Portugal tours. Then head back to Spain via Caceres and Cordoba and discover the fascinating architecture of Santa Cruz in Seville, the former Jewish quarter of this medieval city. Unwind on the breathtaking beaches of the Costa Del Sol before you travel to Granada to visit the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. Next, you will explore Toledo, a beautiful city surrounded by the Tagus River where Christian, Moorish and Jewish cultures co-exist. Your final stop on this tour of Spain and Portugal will be in Madrid!
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Prices for this tour are per person, based on a twin / double room sharing basis.
Single supplement is available at USD 1349 per person
Make your own way to your selected gateway airport for your international flight to Madrid. Enjoy inflight meals and services.
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
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
Today after breakfast, you will be transferred back to Madrid Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas International Airport for your flight home.
Hotel Aloft offers modern and stylish accommodations with spacious rooms featuring sleek design and high-tech amenities. Guests can enjoy comfortable beds, smart TVs and spacious workstations. The hotel boasts a vibrant atmosphere with an on-site restaurant serving delicious meals and a trendy bar for evening cocktails. A refreshing outdoor swimming pool is available for relaxation and fitness enthusiasts can use the 24-hour gym. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi, meeting spaces and easy access to local attractions.
AC Porto features facilities and infrastructures of the highest quality and is located in one of the oldest and richest cities in Portugal, home of the world-renowned Port Wine. This hotel is situated just 300 meters from the Estádio do Dragão, soccer stadium, and its metro station in the Antas District has easy and quick access to the city centre, airport and train Station. It is also close to a shopping center with more than 80 shops and restaurants, perfect for enjoying a dinner or going shopping. AC Hotel Porto is a modern and welcoming hotel that includes AC Lounge, a temporarily limited schedule, a fully equipped fitness center, a business centre, and several event rooms which can serve to hold anything from business meetings to conferences.
Centrally located in the pilgrimage town of Fatima, Hotel São José is 200 m from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima. It features a sauna. All guest rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV, radio and en suite bathroom. Guests of São José can enjoy a Turkish bath and relax bar at the hotel's lounge area with fireplace. Guests can also benefit from a health club and a fitness centre. The Hotel São José is within walking distance from the Sanctuary Basilica and the Chapel of the Apparitions.
The Hotel Roma is an "icon" of the National Hospitality, which belongs to the imaginary of the Portuguese. A historic hotel, which transmits genuinely to the guests, the values ​​of the Portuguese hospitality. Hotel Roma, more than a hotel, is a "Casa Portuguesa" for sure. We represent the spirit and the sense of tradition with great pride and a great honor! We celebrate at every moment being Portuguese in all its splendour.Hotel Roma provides spacious rooms with free Wi-fi, satellite TV, Work desk and private bathroom with tub. Hotel Roma offers a diverse menu of meals in addition to a fine collection of Portuguese wines. Hotel Roma serves its guests for over 40 years, providing excellent levels of service quality and comfort, due to their knowledge in hospitality and accumulated experience as recognized by their customers.
Located in Córdoba, Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, shared lounge, and free WiFithroughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, and certain rooms at Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara have a terrace. All units include a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Cordoba Mosque, Cordoba Synagogue and Shopping Centre El Zoco. The nearest airport is Seville Airport, 127 km from Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara.
Catalonia Santa Justa is located a short walk from Seville's historic centre, and just 650 m from Santa Justa AVE Train Station. It offers a sun terrace, a rooftop swimming pool, and a hot tub. Rooms at the Santa Justa feature parquet floors and modern décor. They have wooden furniture and satellite TV. Free WiFi is available. The Santa Justa has a bar and an international restaurant with a covered patio. The hotel's 24-hour reception offers currency exchange and car rental. San Pablo - Santa Justa is a great choice for travellers interested in sunshine, friendly locals and walking.
Located beside the Alhambra, Hotel Alixares offers panoramic views of Granada and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It has a seasonal outdoor pool, and rooms with central heating and air conditioning. Each room at the Alixares Hotel features wooden flooring and functional décor. All rooms include a mini fridge, safe, flat-screen satellite TV and free WiFi. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries. The Alixares has a restaurant and a terrace area with spectacular views. There is also a bar and café, and a summer terrace with barbecue. Staff at the hotel’s 24-hour reception can provide information about the region as well as free pool towels.
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All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 8. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
We offer many Solo-Friendly trips with no mandatory single supplement. For all other tours, a single supplement will apply for solo travelers.
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Once final payment has been received and processed, documents will be sent via email approximately 21 days prior to the beginning of your tour services.
Can I get paper documents?
Paper documents may be sent upon passenger request. There is a shipping and handling fee of $30 for each set of paper documents: These paper documents will be delivered between 14-21 business days prior to the beginning of your tour. In some instances, a paper voucher/ticket is required by our vendor. In these instances, the costs for shipping and handling will be shouldered by Indus Travels.
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Do I receive anything else with my e-documents?
Indus 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.
How do I know where to find my airline ticket?
With a few exceptions, international airline tickets are issued electronically. The airline confirmation number and ticket numbers stated in your documents represent your airline "ticket(s)." Some domestic Arline tickets which can only be issued at destination will be given to you upon your arrival in the local destination.
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.
Please note: Passengers who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.
How do I know if I need a visa?
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How do I obtain a visa?
A visa may be obtained by using a visa service or by contacting the embassy or consulate of the nation you are visiting prior to departing from your home country.
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How much does a visa cost?
There will be different costs that will be specific per embassy/consulate and whether you have used a visa service or not. These costs often change with little notice. We recommend that you contact the appropriate embassy or consulate directly for the most up to date information.
You may find the contact information for consulates/embassies in the Visa section of the Know Before You Go document available for the country you will be visiting.
What are optional sightseeing tours?
Optional tours are offered to travelers interested in additional experiences, sightseeing, meals or activities to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Complete descriptions and prices for each optional tour are listed on the itinerary section of the tours on our website.
When can I add optional tours?
Optional tours are available for purchase any time up to 45 days before departure.
Can I purchase optional tours locally?
Yes. When traveling on an escorted tour, optional tours may be purchased locally from the Tour Manager. However, Indus cannot guarantee the rate and availability of these services when purchased locally. Please note that tours purchased locally are subject to current exchange rates and may cost up to 10% more.
Can I add optional tours for only select individuals on my reservation?
Yes. For assistance on this matter, please contact Indus Travel sales and reservations staff.
What coverage does Travel Insurance provide?
For complete details on Travel Insurance, check our Travel protection page.
When can I purchase Travel Insurance?
American Residents can purchase Trawick Insurance with us at the time of booking or anytime prior to departure. After booking, Canadian Residents will receive an email with a referral to TuGo Insurance which can be purchased anytime prior to departure.
When is Travel Insurance active?
Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
I need to cancel my trip and have not purchased insurance, what do I do?
Penalties for cancellation will depend on the tour you have purchased and how close to departure you are at the time of cancellation. For more information, visit our terms and conditions.
Why is it important that I give my name as it appears on my passport when booking a tour?
Due to increased travel security and policies around the world, it is now a requirement that your airline ticket matches your first and last name exactly as it reads on your passport. Please note that any changes to the details of your air booking, could be subject to a change fee, penalties or cancellation.
Can I reserve a seat assignment?
For our packages that include flights, we do not usually assign seats. In most cases, you can request specific seats, but this may incur a small fee payable to the airline. For more information, contact our sales and reservations staff.
Once confirmed, are airlines seats always guaranteed?
In most cases, seat assignments are firm. However, airlines may sometimes reassign seats for operational reasons. This often happens at the last moment and is controlled by airline staff, with Indus Travel not being notified. Passengers are encouraged to reconfirm their seat assignments and any other special requests directly with their airline prior to departure.
Should I check-in online?
It always recommended and more convenient to check in online. It will shorten your waiting time at the airport, secure your seat assignments and other reservations.
Can I request a special meal on the flight?
Requests may be made for special meals. These requests will be sent on your behalf to the airline so long as Indus receives these request prior to your documents being issued. The availability of special meals will be based upon the specific airlines and will be at their discretion.
Can I use my frequent flier miles?
Accrued frequent flier miles cannot be used toward the purchase of Indus Travels’ airfare or used for class upgrades. However, airfare purchased through Indus Travels may qualify to earn you additional miles.
What is required when I check-in?
Ticketed passengers must show correct identification at check-in. Children must have a parent present at check-in and all tickets must be in each passenger's name.
What is required with International travel?
An international trip may require valid travel documents such as passport, visa, re-entry permit, health certificate, inoculation record, a ticket for the return journey or continuance of your trip, or ANY combination thereof. Passengers are responsible for the proper documentation. Concerns about the required travel documents may be resolved by contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy.
