Our Price: from $1095 (per person, based on double occupancy)
Available: Mon
Depart from: Madrid
Highlights: 8 nights First Class accommodations. Buffet breakfast daily. Round trip airport transfers. Special Features: Escorted sightseeing tours with bilingual guide in Madrid, Salamanca, Santiago, Oporto, and Lisbon. Evening Illuminations tour of Madrid.
Day 1 : Sunday: Arrive in Madrid |
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Day 2 : Monday: Madrid City Tour |
Buffet breakfast. This morning's escorted panoramic tour will allow you to get a glimpse of some of Madrid's most outstanding attractions, like the Puerta del Sol, the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the stately Alcala Gate, the busy Gran Via, the Plaza de España and the Plaza de Oriente. Free time for lunch on your own. (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Lunch today.) Highly recommended this afternoon, is an optional tour to the Imperial former capital city of Toledo, where you will be escorted through its narrow cobblestone streets. Sightseeing will include the interior of the magnificent Gothic cathedral and a visit to St. Tome Church, where El Greco's masterpiece painting is displayed. There will also be some time for shopping for the unique typical local artisanry. (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes the tour to Toledo) Return to Madrid for accommodations. |
Day 3 : Tuesday: Madrid - Segovia - Avila - Salamanca |
Buffet breakfast. Departure into old Castile and the magnificent medieval city of Segovia, with its 2000 year old Roman aqueduct and impressive Alcazar Castle. Pause in Avila to admire the perfectly preserved 11th century city walls before continuing to the charming old university city of Salamanca. Afternoon city tour. (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a typical dinner.) Tonight a walk through the beautiful main plaza, always lively with activity, is recommended. |
Day 4 : Wednesday: Salamanca - Zamora - Santiago de Compostela |
Buffet breakfast. Departure towards Zamora and the North of Spain to continue our trip to Galicia. Arrival to the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the old city and its beautiful and historical Cathedral. Tonight you may choose to have a nice dinner in the hotel, with the typical “Queimada”. (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner.) |
Day 5 : Thursday: Santiago de Compostela - Vigo - Braga - Porto |
Buffet breakfast. Departure to Vigo in our way to Portugal. Cross the border to Braga, before arriving to Porto, the beautiful and rich city, noted for its namesake Port wines. (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a typical dinner.) |
Day 6 : Friday: Porto City Tour |
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of one of the loveliest cities in Portugal, famed worldwide for its port wines. A visit to one of the typical wineries is included. Afternoon free. |
Day 7 : Saturday: Porto - Coimbra - Fatima - Obidos - Lisbon |
Buffet breakfast. Departure to the university town of Coimbra. Free time before continuing to the famous shrine of Fatima. Free time for lunch. (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes lunch) On to the charming medieval walled village of Obidos, with some time for a stroll around before continuing to Lisbon. |
Day 8 : Sunday: Lisbon City Tour |
Buffet breakfast. Morning tour of this ancient and lovely city overlooking the Tagus River. Admire its splendid avenues and monuments like the Tower of Belem and the Jeronimos Monastery. Afternoon free, with a strong recommendation to visit the charming villages of Sintra and Cascais (Optional: this tour included in PREMIUM PACKAGE). Tonight enjoy an optional opportunity to listen to the hauntingly beautiful Fado music while enjoying a delicious dinner. (Optional: PREMIUM PACKAGE includes Fado show and dinner.) |
Day 9 : Monday: Depart for hometown |
Buffet breakfast. Pre-arranged transfer to Lisbon airport at the proper time to check-in for your flight to your home city. |
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