Madrid, Lisboa, Oporto & Fátima 9 Days
Madrid, Lisboa, Oporto & Fátima 9 Days
$1533
Tour Overview
Enjoy an unforgettable 9-day experience, during which you will explore the most iconic monuments and landmarks in Madrid, Lisbon, Porto, and Fátima. Your journey will begin in Madrid, the Spanish capital, where you will discover the city of the Bourbons and admire stunning buildings in Renaissance and Baroque styles. Next, your tour will take you through the most important Portuguese cities. In Porto, you will enjoy a river cruise along the Douro River, and after the cruise, you will have the opportunity to taste one of the finest Portuguese wines. Discover the most important historical landmarks in these cities! ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: hotel
Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 2 : Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon free to explore the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 3 : Madrid – Salamanca – Porto
Location: Porto
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Drive to Salamanca. Free time in this University and World Heritage City of great architectural and artistic wealth. Departure to the Portuguese border until you reach Porto. Accommodation.
Day 4 : Porto
Location: Porto
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the BlueBoats Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one wellknown Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure. Accommodation.
Day 5 : Porto – Coimbra – Fatima
Location: Coimbra
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Then to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles. Accommodation.
Day 6 : Fatima – Batalha - Nazare – Alcobaça - Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. Then to Lisbon. Accommodation.
Day 7 : Lisbon
Location: Lisbon
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds as a missing past. Accommodation at the hotel.
Day 8 : Lisbon – Caceres – Madrid
Location: Madrid
Departure to Caceres, considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. Important Note: Starting from April 1, 2025, the visit to Cáceres will be replaced with a visit to Mérida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, is renowned for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theater, amphitheater, and Roman bridge. Free time and then continued to Madrid. Accommodation.
Day 9 : Madrid
Location: Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport.
What's Included
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Guided city tour with local guides in Madrid, Porto and Lisbon
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Douro Cruise and wine tasting in Porto
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Bilingual tour director throughout the journey
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Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
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8-night accommodation at selected hotel class and daily breakfast
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Madrid Airport transfers (in and out)
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Travel insurance
What's Not Included
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Hotel local city tax not included, to be paid directly to the hotel/s
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Any other services not specified
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with transportation provided in an air-conditioned luxury coach, ensuring a comfortable journey between destinations. Airport transfers in Madrid are also included for a seamless travel experience.
Accommodation
Enjoy 8-night accommodation at selected hotel class with daily breakfast included, providing comfort and convenience throughout your journey in Madrid, Porto, Lisbon, and other destinations.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in an air-conditioned luxury coach, ensuring a comfortable journey between destinations. Airport transfers in Madrid are also included.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will enjoy 8-night accommodation at selected hotel classes with daily breakfast included, providing comfort and convenience throughout your journey in Madrid, Porto, Lisbon, and other destinations.
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Is there a guided tour component included in the itinerary?
Yes, there are guided city tours with local guides in Madrid, Porto, and Lisbon. Additionally, a bilingual tour director will accompany you throughout the journey.
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What activities are included in Porto?
In Porto, you will have a panoramic sightseeing tour, a Douro River cruise aboard the BlueBoats, and a visit to a well-known Port Wine Cellar with a wine tasting included.
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Will there be any leisure time during the tour?
Yes, there are several opportunities for leisure time, such as the afternoon in Madrid on the second day, the rest of the day in Porto after the cruise, and the afternoon in Lisbon on the seventh day.
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What is the significance of Fátima in the tour?
Fátima is a center of Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary, known for its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared. You will have the opportunity to visit the Chapel of the Apparitions and possibly attend the procession of the candles at night.
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What historical sites will be visited in Lisbon?
In Lisbon, the tour includes visits to Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. You will also have time to explore the Alfama Quarter.
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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
Julia Travel requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 21 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
Madrid, Lisboa, Oporto & Fátima 9 Days
9 Days Starting and ending in Madrid, Spain
Visiting: Madrid, Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon
Tour operator:
Tour code:
161
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 48
Age range:
8-99