Day 1 Thu: Arrival in Madrid (No Meal)
Welcome to Madrid
Arrive in Madrid airport, welcome and assist by our local representative for your transfer to hotel.
Day 2 Fri: Madrid – Salamanca – Vigo (Breakfast, Dinner)
Explore Northwestern Spain
After breakfast, you will meet at the designated meeting point at 8.00am and travel towards Salamanca, an ancient university town situated in the west of Spain. Free time to explore this monumental city and its famous Plaza Mayor, which is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful plazas in Spain. Continue to Vigo, a city on the northwest coast of Spain, known for being one of the biggest fishing ports in the world.
Day 3 Sat: Vigo – Viana do Castelo – Braga – Porto (Breakfast)
Cross The Portuguese Border
This morning, you will cross the Portuguese border and arrive in Viana do Castelo, one of the most beautiful cities of Portugal located between the mouth of the Minho River and Porto. Free time to visit the old town with cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. Continue tour to Braga, known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. Free time. You will later depart for Porto, a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its port wine production.
Day 4 Sun: Porto (Breakfast)
Historic Centre of Porto
Start your day with a panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, where you will see the famous Porto Cathedral, Stock Exchange Building, Church of Santa Clara (Igreja de Santa Clara) and visit a well-known Port Wine Cellar with a wine tasting included. After the tour, free at leisure to explore Porto on your own.
Day 5 Mon: Porto – Coimbra (Breakfast, Dinner)
The Medieval Old Town of Coimbra
In the morning, hotel check-out and proceed to Coimbra, a riverfront city in central Portugal and the country’s former capital. It is home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado, the music of Portugal. Free time to explore the town at your own leisure.
Day 6 Tue: Coimbra – Fátima – Lisbon (Breakfast)
Catholic Pilgrimage Site of Portugal
Today, you will travel to Fátima to visit one of the most important sites of pilgrimage in Portugal. This town is famous for the 1917 apparitions of Virgin Mary to three shepherd children, Lucia dos Santos and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto. You will be free to explore sites such as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima and Chapel of the Apparitions. See the mosaics and stained-glass windows of the Basilica and enjoy some quiet time in the Holy Trinity Church. After that, proceed to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal located at the mouth of Tagus River.
Day 7 Wed: Lisbon (Breakfast)
World's Heritage Monuments
Embark on a morning city sightseeing tour of Lisbon that takes you to Alfama, the oldest and most historical district of the Portuguese capital, filled with alleys of old Moorish quarter. Next, you will visit the Belem Tower and admire the 16th-century fortification which was built to defend the city against attacks. Continue to the nearby Jeronimos Monastery, also known as Hieronymites Monastery, and marvel at the masterpiece of Manueline architectural style that combines Flamboyant Gothic, Moorish and early Renaissance influences. The monastery, along with the Belem Tower, were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. Your afternoon is free to explore at leisure.
Day 8 Thu: Lisbon – Cáceres – Seville (Breakfast, Dinner)
Old Town of Cáceres
This morning, you will drive to the border of Spain and travel to Cáceres, a city in the Extremadura region of western Spain. Upon arrival, enjoy your free time in Plaza Mayor, walk through the well-preserved old city and discover the medieval architecture of the UNESCO World Heritage site decorated with traces of Roman, Arabic and Christian influences. Lunch at your own before continuing your journey southwards to Seville, the capital of southern Spain’s Andalusia region. Free at leisure.
Day 9 Fri: Seville (Breakfast, Lunch)
See the Beauty of Seville
Start your day with a morning city tour of Seville, visiting the typical Barrio de Santa Cruz with its narrow streets and alleys. Next, you will head to the beautiful Maria Luisa Park and visit the Plaza de España, which is one of the most impressive squares and buildings of Spain. The plaza was built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. Here, you can admire the canals, bridges, arches, fountains and the famous 48 azulejo benches, each representing a province of Spain. Then, proceed for a panoramic Sightseeing of the City. After the tour, you will have the afternoon to continue exploring Seville at your own pace.
Day 10 Sat: Seville – Ronda – Marbella (Breakfast, Dinner)
Free Time in the Mountain Top City
After breakfast, you will depart to the Route of the White Villages and Ronda, one of the oldest towns in Spain, famous worldwide for its dramatic escarpments and views, and for the deep El Tajo Gorge that carries the río Guadalevín through its centre. Free time to explore this scenic town at your own leisure. Thereafter, transfer to Marbella, a city and resort area on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol.
Day 11 Sun: Marbella – Granada (Breakfast, Dinner)
Gardens and Palace of the Generalife
Today, you will set off to Granada. Visit to the spectacular group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife, former residence of the Moorish Kings, with its magnificent fountains, gardens and arches. The stunning walled palace complex dates back largely to the 13th and 14th centuries, and is home to some of Europe's most beautiful examples of Islamic architecture. Admire the intricately carved stonework and the complex geometric designs of the numerous courtyards, labyrinthine hallways and elegant gardens.
Day 12 Mon: Granada – Toledo – Departure from Madrid (Breakfast, Lunch)
The Historic City of Toledo
Bid farewell to Granada and head to the Imperial City of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage site with full of monumental and cultural heritage. Enjoy lunch and City Sightseeing throughout its narrow streets and alleys, before making your way back to Madrid, where you will be transferred to the airport for homebound flight.
