Lisbon, Coimbra, Évora, Porto, Andalusia, and Madrid in 21 Days
Lisbon, Coimbra, Évora, Porto, Andalusia, and Madrid in 21 Days
Lisbon, Coimbra, Évora, Porto, Andalusia, and Madrid in 21 Days
21 Days Starting in Lisbon, Portugal and ending in Madrid, Spain
Visiting: Lisbon, Évora, Coimbra, Porto, Córdoba, Seville, Costa del Sol, Fez, Marrakech, Casablanca, Granada, Toledo, Madrid
Tour operator:
Tour code:
301
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
8-64
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 21-day journey through the vibrant cultures and stunning landscapes of Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. This tour takes you from the historic streets of Lisbon to the enchanting city of Madrid, with stops in Coimbra, Évora, Porto, and Andalusia. Experience guided tours of iconic sites like the Alhambra in Granada, the Mosque in Cordoba, and the Cathedral in Seville. Enjoy wine tasting in Porto, explore the medieval charm of Obidos, and relax on the beautiful beaches of Costa del Sol. Cross the Strait of Gibraltar to discover the rich heritage of Morocco, visiting cities like Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech. Travel in comfort with luxury coach transportation, stay in selected hotels, and savor daily breakfasts. This unforgettable adventure offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and leisure, ensuring a truly enriching experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation Name: hotel
Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 2 : Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, a visit to the city, formerly known as Olissipo, touring its main squares and avenues, including the Belem Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery (exterior), and the Monument to the Discoveries. Free afternoon to explore the nostalgic corners of the city, such as the Alfama District, or to take the optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais (UNESCO World Heritage sites). Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 3 : Lisbon – Montemor-O-Novo – Evora
Location: Évora
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Departure to the Alentejo region and arrival in Montemor-o-Novo. Free time in this charming town, known for its wineries and dominated by its impressive castle, featuring the elegant Torre do Relógio. Continue to Évora, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its well-preserved medieval architecture. City tour to see its magnificent Roman Temple, the grand Cathedral, and the hauntingly beautiful Chapel of Bones (entry included). Accommodation.
Day 4 : Evora – Tomar – Coimbra
Location: Coimbra
Accommodation Name: hotel in Coimbra
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we will depart for Tomar, a city steeped in history and mystery, where you will discover its rich heritage as an ancient stronghold of the Knights Templar. The highlight of your visit will be the Convent of Christ, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its impressive Manueline architecture and intricate details. Free time to stroll through the ancient streets, visit old churches, and immerse yourself in the captivating stories of this charming town. Continue to Coimbra and meet with a local guide for a city tour, known for its prestigious university (one of the oldest in Europe), its charming medieval streets, and its beautiful riverside promenade. Accommodation at the hotel in Coimbra.
Day 5 : Coimbra – Aveiro – Porto
Location: Porto
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel and then continue to Aveiro, known for its picturesque canals, which have earned it the nickname "The Venice of Portugal." Free time and then departure to Porto, where we will visit one of the city’s renowned wineries for a tasting of the local wine, and we will visit the museum “Porto Across The Ages,” which will help us understand the history of this city. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 6 : Porto
Location: Porto
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of Porto, the second city of Portugal, which boasts significant historical and cultural heritage, including the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and the Church of Santa Clara. The rest of the day is free to continue discovering the secrets of Porto. Accommodation.
Day 7 : Porto – Batalha – Obidos – Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline Gothic style, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Free time, then continue to Obidos, a charming medieval town located in central Portugal. It is famous for its well-preserved castle and historic center, characterized by narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses adorned with colorful flowers, and traditional tilework. The town is surrounded by solid 14th-century walls, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. After this stop, we will depart for Lisbon. Arrival and accommodation.
Day 8 : Lisbon – Merida – Cordoba
Location: Córdoba
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Merida, the capital of Extremadura. Declared a World Heritage Site, Merida is renowned for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theater, the amphitheater, the Roman bridge, and more. Free time and then continue to Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 9 : Cordoba – Seville
Location: Seville
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hour ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 10 : Seville
Location: Seville
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco show.
Day 11 : Seville – Ronda – Costa Del Sol
Location: Costa del Sol
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 12 : Costa Del Sol
Location: Costa del Sol
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. The day is at your leisure to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol and the surrounding areas or optionally participate in one of our excursions.
Day 13 : Costa Del Sol – Tarifa/Algeciras – Tangier – Meknes – Fez
Location: Fez
Meals Included: Dinner
Depart along the Costa del Sol tourist route and arrive in Algeciras or Tarifa. Board the ferry for a short and interesting crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar to Africa. Arrive in Tangier, disembark, go through customs, and depart by coach to Meknes. Brief stop and continue to Fez. Free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 : Fez
Location: Fez
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the oldest and most monumental of the Imperial Cities, exploring the most interesting sites: the 7 doors of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter or Mellah, the Bab Bou Jeloud gate, and a walk through its grand Medina, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 : Fez – Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech
Location: Marrakech
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast and early departure towards Rabat, the capital of the country. Visit the city's most iconic sites, such as the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Hassan Tower. Continue to Casablanca to explore the main attractions, including the United Nations Square, the Corniche Boulevard, and the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque. After the visit, enjoy a free lunch on the route and continue to Marrakech. Optionally, you can have a traditional Fantasia Chez Ali dinner under caidal tents. Overnight stay.
Day 16 : Marrakech – Casablanca
Location: Casablanca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the city, known as the 'Pearl of the South,' starting with the grand Menara Gardens, which features a side pavilion and countless olive trees. Next, visit the exterior of the Koutoubia Minaret, the twin sister of Seville’s Giralda. Once in the old part of the city, tour of the Bahia Palace, once owned by a city noble. Finally, explore Jemaa el-Fna Square, one of Morocco’s most interesting places, from where you can access the souks and the medina. Visit some artisan guilds: woodworkers, potters, leatherworkers, spice merchants, and more. Lunch at the hotel and depart for Casablanca. Arrival, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 17 : Casablanca – Tangier – Tarifa/Algeciras – Costa Del Sol
Location: Costa del Sol
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Tangier. Transfer to the port to board the ferry for the return trip across the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain. Continue to the Costa del Sol. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 18 : Costa Del Sol
Location: Costa del Sol
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. The day is at your leisure to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol and the surrounding areas or optionally participate in one of our excursions.
Day 19 : Costa Del Sol – Granada
Location: Granada
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world-famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by Washington Irving. Accommodation at the hotel. In the evening, optionally, a Flamenco Zambra show.
Day 20 : Granada – Toledo – Madrid
Location: Toledo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality, the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historic old town through its narrow streets. Continue to Madrid. Accomodation at the hotel.
Day 21 : Madrid
Location: Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES.
What's Included
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Guided City Tours
Guided city tour with local guides in Lisbon, Evora (Chapel of Bones entrance included), Coimbra, Porto, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens entrance included) and Toledo.
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Wine Tasting and Museum Visit
Wine tasting and visit to 'Porto Across the Ages' museum in Porto.
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Tour Director
Tour director throughout the journey.
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Luxury Coach Transportation
Transportation in luxury coach.
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Transfers
Transfers as per itinerary.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is included.
What's Not Included
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Local City Tax
Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.
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Unspecified Services
Any other service not specified is not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort with transportation provided in a luxury coach, ensuring a smooth journey between destinations. Transfers are included as per the itinerary, making your travel experience seamless and enjoyable.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays at selected hotel classes throughout the tour, ensuring a restful experience after each day's exploration. Accommodation includes daily breakfast and is conveniently located to enhance your travel experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in a luxury coach throughout the journey.
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Are there any guided tours included in the itinerary?
Yes, guided city tours with local guides are included in Lisbon, Evora, Coimbra, Porto, Cordoba, Seville, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, Granada, and Toledo.
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Is there any wine tasting experience included in the tour?
Yes, there is a wine tasting and a visit to the 'Porto Across the Ages' museum in Porto included in the tour.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
Daily breakfast is included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Yes, travel insurance is included in the tour package.
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Are there any entrance fees included for attractions during the tour?
Yes, entrance fees are included for the Chapel of Bones in Evora, the Mosque in Cordoba, the Cathedral in Seville, and the Alhambra & Generalife Gardens in Granada.
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What is the accommodation arrangement during the tour?
Accommodation is provided at selected hotel classes throughout the tour.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities such as a Flamenco show in Seville and a Flamenco Zambra show in Granada.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
We will include meet local health and safety regulations
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The company has been trading since 1929
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.
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Low Deposit
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.