Spain & Portugal Explorer - 15 days

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This two-week tour of southern Spain and Portugal takes us through the colourful history and culture of the region, as we enjoy its cathedrals, castles, and delicious cuisine. Beginning in Madrid, we progress through Andalusia's whitewashed towns and medieval forts to Portugal, taking in the Shrine at Fatima, a vineyard in the Duoro Valley and Porto wine cell...

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Small group tour, with maximum group size of 16, and unique hotels
    • Madrid - see Madrid's Grand Palace on a tour of Spain's vibrant capital
    • Jaen Region- visit an Olive Oil farm and sample their produce in this famous Olive Oil Region, explore Ubeda, Jaen and spend the night in a former 16th century palace which is now a parador
    • Granada - tour the spectacular Alhambra palace, with its exquisite Moorish architecture
    • Jerez - go wine tasting at a famous vineyard in Jerez, famed for its sherry production
    • Ronda - roam around one of Spain's oldest towns, set on a mountain top
    • Toledo - Monumental Gothic cathedral and roam around the gardens of the Alcazar palace-fortress
    • Seville - wander the streets of Andalucia's enchanting capital and be sure to sample the array of tapas bars
    • Cordoba - marvel at the mesmerizing La Mezquita, one of the world's greatest mosques
    • Jabugo - discover what makes Iberico Ham so special on a tour of an authentic Iberico Ham farm

What's this trip about?

    This two-week tour of southern Spain and Portugal takes us through the colourful history and culture of the region, as we enjoy its cathedrals, castles, and delicious cuisine. Beginning in Madrid, we progress through Andalusia's whitewashed towns and medieval forts to Portugal, taking in the Shrine at Fatima, a vineyard in the Duoro Valley and Porto wine cellars among other sights before returning to the Spanish capital.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Spain
  • Portugal

Trip includes

    • 14 breakfasts and 3 dinners
    • 14 nights 3 - 4 star hotels (including 1 night in a Pousada, a historic Portuguese hotel)
    • Madrid Airport arrival transfer on day 1
    • Guided sightseeing in Toledo, Granada, Ronda, Jerez, Seville and Cordoba, Lisbon, Sintra, Coimbra, Fatima, Porto, Guimaraes & Doura Valley, Salamanca and Madrid
    • Olive Oil farm visit and tasting in the Jaen Region
    • Vineyard visit and wine tasting in Jerez
    • Vineyard visit and wine tasting in the Duoro Valley
    • Wine tasting in Porto
    • Escorted by English speaking Spanish and Portuguese tour leaders (or driver guides for groups of 2 – 6)
    • Specialist local guides for scheduled sightseeing
    • All private transportation in air conditioned vehicles

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day : 1 Madrid
Saturday. Welcome to Spain. Upon arrival at Madrid Airport you will be met and transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is free and you will be given a Madrid Hop On Hop Off tour bus pass so that you can explore the capital, if time permits. This evening meet your t...
Day : 2 Toledo to Jaen
Madrid - Jaen. Our first stop of the day is the world heritage site of Toledo. Our local guide will walk us through the sights of this "city of three cultures", such as the Cathedral, Santo Tome Church and the Sinagoga del Transito. This afternoon we travel to Jaen, a me...
Day : 3 Granada
Jaen - Granada. After breakfast we travel to the Andalusian city of Granada. Here we enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO Listed areas of Albaicin, which is the old Moorish quarter of the city, and the scenic Generalife gardens. Today's highlight is a tour of the lavish Alh...
Day : 4 Ronda & Jerez
Granada - Jerez. Today we head for Jerez, with a stopover in Ronda, one of Spain's oldest towns. Perched high on an inland plateau, the town was frequented by Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles among others, and our local guide will lead us on a short walking tour of the ...
Day : 5-6 Seville & Cordoba
Jerez - Seville. This morning in Jerez, we visit a wine cellar and learn about local wine making traditions and of course enjoy some wine tasting. We then depart for Seville, a river city with a rich history, where we will enjoy a walking tour including the cathedral and...
Day : 7-8 Jabugo to Lisbon
Seville - Lisbon. On day 7 we cross into Portugal, heading for the capital city of Lisbon. Along the way, we stop briefly in the village of Jabugo to taste its delicious Iberica ham. After crossing the border, we'll have lunch in Beja before arriving in Lisbon. After che...
Day : 9 Sintra & Pena Palace
This morning we travel to the beautiful town of Sintra. On the outskirts of town we visit the spectacular 19th century Pena Palace, which stands atop a hillside. The colourful gothic turrets, watchtowers and gargoyles make this the ultimate fairytale castle, and with our...
Day : 10 Obidos & Fatima
Lisbon - Fatima. Today we drive north to Obidos, where you are free to explore the quaint walled town and its Medieval castle. We then head to the town of Fatima, where a local guide will show us around the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, the site of a reported vision of the Virgin Mary, visited by millions of Catholic pilgrims each year.

Day : 11-12 Coimbra & Porto
Fatima - Porto. We continue after breakfast to the Medieval capital of Coimbra, where we visit Portugal's oldest university, which was founded in 1290 and is renowned for its amazing baroque library. Then we continue our journey to Porto, Portugal's second largest city. ...
Day : 13 Douro Valley Wine Tasting
Porto - Viseu. Heading inland from Porto, we first visit Guimaraes, the hometown of Portugal's first king with a 1000 year old castle and a maze of Medieval streets. We continue through the Douro Valley and stop to enjoy wine tasting at one of the oldest and most renowne...
Day : 14 Salamanca & Madrid
Viseu - Madrid. Today we say tchau to Portugal as we return to Spain. First we stop at Salamanca, home to Spain's oldest university and an architecturally outstanding city, with its unmissable Plaza Mayor and two Cathedrals. After our guided tour we'll have time for lunc...
Day : 15 Madrid
Saturday. Our tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out today. Post tour accommodation in Madrid and departure transfers can be booked upon request.

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Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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What's excluded

    • Departure transfer - can be booked upon request
    • International flights and visas
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • Entrance Fees: Euro 80 - 90 (paid locally)

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