Highlights of Spain and Portugal

Highlights of Spain and Portugal

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Highlights of Spain and Portugal

9 Days Starting in Madrid, Spain and ending in Lisbon, Portugal

Visiting: Madrid, Puerto Lápice, Despeñaperros, Granada, Malaga, Marbella, Ronda, Seville, Jerez de los Caballeros, Monsaraz, Évora, Lisbon, Fátima

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 35

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat

Tour operated in:

English
From: $1574

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Start your journey across Spain and Portugal in Madrid. Visit incredible landmarks like the Egyptian Temple of Debod, Plaza de España, and Gran Vía. Discover Las Ventas to learn about the tradition of “corridas” in the Bullfighting Museum. Next travel to Granada and explore the immense Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife Gardens, built in Arab times. Moving on to Málaga, you can explore the historic center, with its cathedral and Picasso Museum. Your next stop is Seville where you will enjoy a city tour featuring the historic city center, cathedral, and the famous La Giralda (bell tower). Travel to Portugal and bask in the beauty of Monsaraz, one of the most picturesque medieval villages in the country. Upon arrival in Lisbon, you will explore the beautiful Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lastly, travel North towards the holy city of Fátima, an important sanctuary and pilgrimage site before returning to Madrid, where your tour ends.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a visit to El Retiro Park, an oasis in Madrid, to see the lake and Glass Palace

  • Discover the breathtaking Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife gardens of Granada

  • Explore the historic center of Málaga, with its famous cathedral and Picasso Museum

  • Embark on a panoramic boat tour of Seville along the Guadalquivir River

  • Fall in love with the beauty of Monsaraz, a picturesque village with castles and flowers

  • Visit the Belem Tower and the Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lisbon

Itinerary

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Day 1: Madrid Arrival (-/-/-)

Location: Madrid

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: HOTEL PRAGA

Welcome to Madrid! Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Check the information board in the hotel reception area for details regarding your welcome meeting with your tour guide and fellow travelers. Towards the end of the day, we will provide transfers to the Egyptian Temple of Debod, Plaza de España, and Gran Vía; a vibrant district where you can dine at international restaurants. Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and Middle Eastern are some of the options available.


Overnight in Madrid

Day 2: Las Ventas Bullring (B/-/-)

Location: Madrid

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: HOTEL PRAGA

Meals Included: Breakfast

The morning will begin with breakfast followed by a comprehensive tour through the center of Madrid. You will visit Paseo del Prado, Cibeles Fountain, Fountain of Neptune, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. Later, pay a visit to El Retiro Park, an oasis in the city center. Here you will explore the lake and Glass Palace. A visit to the famous Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) will be next, where you will learn about the tradition of “corridas” in the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. At sunset, we will provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente (opposite the Royal Palace), an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants to choose from. Here you can find local Spanish food, international and Chinese cuisine. Enjoy a pleasant dinner before we return to the hotel together.


Overnight in Madrid

Day 3: Madrid - Granada (B/L/-)

Location: Madrid, Puerto Lápice, Despeñaperros, Granada

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: ALIXARES

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today you will leave Madrid in the early morning after breakfast. Travel to the South across La Mancha, stopping in Puerto Lápice (a ‘manchego village evoking the figure of Don Quixote). You will enter Andalusia via Despeñaperros. Upon arrival in Granada, you will have time to enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit the incredible Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife gardens accompanied by a tour guide. This place dates back centuries and was built in Arab times. In the evening you will visit the Albaicín district of Granada, a World Heritage Site. We will also stop in the captivating Medieval Moorish quarter of Alhambra, where you can enjoy dinner in the narrow winding streets. In the evening you will have the option to attend a flamenco dance show and explore the traditional neighborhood of Sacromonte.


Overnight in Granada



VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The number of people authorized to visit the Alhambra is limited by law. The number of places assigned to tour operators is small and we are only given the quota one month before arrival. Even if you buy the trip with the ticket included, we cannot guarantee a visit to the Alhambra (if these tickets cannot be offered, the Reales Alcázares in Seville, which is similar, would be visited and a sightseeing tour with a local guide of the city of Granada would also be offered). If the visit to Alhambra is very important to you, we suggest you purchase the trip “without tickets” (the lowest price) and book your tickets online from the quota for individuals on the heritage website https://www.alhambra.org.

Day 4: Granada - Malaga - Marbella - Ronda - Seville (B/-/-)

Location: Granada, Malaga, Marbella, Ronda, Seville

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: ILUNION ALCORA SEVILLA

Meals Included: Breakfast

After a delicious breakfast, you will depart from Granada and travel towards the Costa del Sol. Upon arrival in Málaga, we will explore the historic center, with its beautiful cathedral and the famous Picasso Museum. Later, we will continue along the coastal motorway to enjoy beautiful views of the Mediterranean. There will be a stop in Puerto Banús of Marbella, a beautiful resort known as a playground for Europes rich and famous. In the afternoon you will continue through the hills until you reach Ronda, a very beautiful white town with a large gorge that divides it in two. We will then continue to Seville and arrive in the late afternoon.


Overnight in Seville

Day 5: Seville (B/-/-)

Location: Seville

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: ILUNION ALCORA SEVILLA

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, a local expert will guide you through a scenic tour of Seville. We will explore the famous cathedral and La Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, popular neighborhoods in Santa Cruz and Triana and the beautiful Plaza de España. After the tour, we will enjoy a beautiful panoramic boat trip along the Guadalquivir River. Enjoy leisure time in the afternoon. Towards the evening you will visit the historic city center (Calle de Alfonso XII). Here there will be several types of restaurants for you to choose from where you can enjoy your dinner.


Overnight in Seville

Day 6: Seville - Monsaraz - Evora - Lisbon (B/-/-)

Location: Seville, Jerez de los Caballeros, Monsaraz, Évora, Lisbon

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: HOTEL ROMA

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy your breakfast before you leave Seville. You will journey amidst hills and olive trees to enter Extremadura. We will stop in Jerez de los Caballeros, a town that belonged to the Knights Templar and the birthplace of Vasco Núñez de Balboa. Later, enter Portugal in the picturesque village of Monsaraz, surrounded by incredible walls, castles, flowers, and incredible views. Continue to the city Évora, declared a World Heritage Site, with its white streets, Renaissance palaces, and famous cathedral. Enjoy lunch in the city. You will visit the incredible Chapel of Bones (admission included), built with 5000 skeletons. At the end of the day, you will arrive in Lisbon.


Overnight in Lisbon

Day 7: Lisbon (B/-/-)

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: HOTEL ROMA

Meals Included: Breakfast

After a delicious breakfast, you will embark on a sightseeing tour with a local guide (note: explanations may be given by our guide if the group has less than twelve people). Visit traditional neighborhoods including the Belém district, the birthplace of the great Portuguese navigators from the fifteenth century. You will look around the Discoveries Monument, Belém Tower, and the beautiful Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to the Restauradores Square, a public square with restaurants and cafes. We suggest you ride the Elevador da Glória which will take you to the viewpoint of San Pedro. Here you will enjoy beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto neighborhood. Later, you will return to the hotel.


Overnight in Lisbon

Day 8: Lisbon - Fatima - Madrid (B/L/-)

Location: Lisbon, Fátima, Madrid

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: HOTEL PRAGA

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you will travel to the North of Portugal to visit Fátima, an important sanctuary and pilgrimage site. You will continue your way through the green lands of the center, crossing into Extremadura of Northern Spain. Lunch included en route in a local restaurant. Continue your journey to Madrid, where you will arrive at the end of the day.


Overnight in Madrid

Day 9: Madrid - (B/-/-)

Location: Madrid

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. You will then be transferred to the international airport of Madrid to prepare for your flight home.

What's Included

  • 08 Night accommodation on a sharing basis at listed superior hotels or similar

  • Daily Breakfast

  • 01 Lunch in Granada on day-04

  • Arrival airport transfers in Madrid

  • Transportation in a modern A/C Motor Coach

  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary

  • Service of Bilingual/English-speaking tour guide

  • City tours in Madrid, Granada, Seville and Lisbon

  • Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

  • Alhambra Palace in Granada

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What's Not Included

  • Items of personal nature, tips, and gratuities

  • Departure Transfer

  • Visa fees, if applicable

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with modern air-conditioned motor coaches, including arrival airport transfers and all necessary transportation for sightseeing as per the itinerary.

Accommodation

Enjoy 8 nights of superior accommodation on a sharing basis at listed hotels or similar, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your journey.

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Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Travel is provided in modern air-conditioned motor coaches, including arrival airport transfers and all necessary transportation for sightseeing as per the itinerary.

  • What type of accommodation is included in the tour?

    The tour includes 8 nights of superior accommodation on a sharing basis at listed hotels or similar, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout the journey.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, daily breakfast is included, along with 2 lunches in Granada and Fatima.

  • Is there a tour guide provided during the trip?

    Yes, the service of a bilingual/English-speaking tour guide is included.

  • Are there any city tours included in the itinerary?

    Yes, city tours are included in Madrid, Granada, Seville, and Lisbon.

  • What are some of the key highlights of the tour?

    Key highlights include visiting El Retiro Park in Madrid, the Alhambra Palace and Generalife gardens in Granada, the historic center of Málaga, a panoramic boat tour of Seville along the Guadalquivir River, the picturesque village of Monsaraz, and the Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon.

  • Is luggage handling included in the tour package?

    Yes, luggage handling at hotels is included.

  • Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?

    Yes, items of personal nature, tips, gratuities, departure transfer, visa fees (if applicable), and items not mentioned as included are not covered by the tour package.

  • What happens if the visit to the Alhambra Palace is not possible?

    If the visit to the Alhambra Palace is not possible due to limited tickets, the Reales Alcázares in Seville will be visited instead, and a sightseeing tour with a local guide of the city of Granada will also be offered.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our 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.

  • 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.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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