Classic Madrid to Lisbon

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Description

Summary

Starts
Madrid
Duration
9 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on a captivating multi-day tour through Spain and Portugal, exploring historic cities, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. From the bustling streets of Madrid to the serene vineyards of the Douro Valley, and the vibrant coastal city of Porto to the historic charm of Coimbra, this journey offers a perfect blend of guided experiences and free time for personal exploration. Enjoy traditional cuisine, local wines, and immerse yourself in the unique traditions of each destination. Join us for an unforgettable adventure through the heart of the Iberian Peninsula.

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Included

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

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All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative.

Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

EUROPEAN LEADERS:

Intrepid trips in Europe are accompanied by one of our local European group leaders. ’Local’ in this context means a leader who is European or lives in Europe.

We also aim to support local guides in the individual cities or locations we travel to. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend an optional local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

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Private vehicle , Train , Taxi

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Salamanca - Leader-led orientation walk

Douro Valley - Wine Tasting & Lunch

Porto - Leader-led orientation walk

Porto - Port wine tasting

Coimbra - University tour with a local guide

Tomar - Castelo de Tomar

Tomar - Leader-led orientation walk

Lisbon - Leader-led orientation walk

Lisbon - Pasteis de nata

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The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.

Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.

EUROPEAN HOTELS:

Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Rooms can be rather small, especially by American or Australian standards.

Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges.

Hotel (8 nights)

hotel: 8 night(s);

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Destinations

Porto, Portugal old town ribeira aerial promenade view with colorful houses, Douro river and boats.Porto
Coimbra - region in PortugalCoimbra
Tomar - city in PortugalTomar
Photo of Lisbon City Skyline with Sao Jorge Castle and the Tagus River, Portugal.Lisbon
The Puerta del Sol square is the main public space in Madrid. In the middle of the square is located the office of the President of the Community of Madrid.Madrid
Salamanca - city in SpainSalamanca

Map

Attractions

Barbican Gate, São Bartolomeu, Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu, Coimbra, Baixo Mondego, Centro, PortugalBarbican Gate
Church Santa Maria do Olival, Santa Maria dos Olivais, Tomar (São João Baptista) e Santa Maria dos Olivais, Tomar, Santarém, Médio Tejo, Centro, PortugalChurch Santa Maria do Olival
Salamanca Cathedral, Centro, Salamanca, Castile and León, SpainSalamanca Cathedral
Photo of Retiro Park that is a city park in Madrid's Retiro district.El Retiro Park
Ponte D. Zameiro,Portugal.Ponte D. Zameiro
Farol da MamaFarol da Mama
west facade of old romanesque cathedral in Coimbra.Sé Velha - Coimbra
Castelo de S. Jorge, Santa Maria Maior, Lisbon, Grande Lisboa, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, PortugalCastelo de S Jorge
Photo of he Santa Cruz Monastery (Monastery of the Holy Cross) is a National Monument in Coimbra, Portugal.Santa Cruz Church
Photo of the Belem tower at the bank of Tejo River in Lisbon ,Portugal.Belém Tower
The Leiria Castle is a castle in the city Leiria in PortugalCastelo de Leiria
Photo of Museum of the Marine in Madrid,Spain.Naval Museum
Historic steam locomotives and coaches in the National Railway Museum, York.National Railway Museum York
Photo of Porto Cathedral. Portugal. Beautiful morning view of the famous cathedral in Porto. Camino de Santiago. Pillory of Porto.Porto Cathedral
Knights of the Templar (Convents of Christ) castle detail, Tomar, Portugal.Convent of Christ
Torre da Universidade de Coimbra, Almedina, Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu, Coimbra, Baixo Mondego, Centro, PortugalTurismo da Universidade de Coimbra

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Madrid

  • Madrid - Arrival day
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  • El Retiro Park
  • Naval Museum
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Welcome to Spain! Your adventure kicks off in Madrid, the vibrant capital. Meet your trip leader and fellow travelers at 6 pm for a welcome meeting. If you arrive early, explore the city by visiting Buen Retiro Park or the Prado Museum. In the evening, enjoy a traditional tapas dinner.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Madrid to Salamanca and Douro Valley

  • Salamanca
  • Madrid
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Travel by train to Salamanca, renowned for its 10th-century university. Enjoy an orientation walk and free time for lunch. Then, drive to the picturesque Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Relax at your hotel, take in the vineyard views, and savor a delightful dinner.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Douro Valley to Porto

  • Porto
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Start your day with a leisurely breakfast and optional Rabelo boat ride. Enjoy a lunch and wine tasting at your wine hotel. Later, travel to Porto, Portugal's second-largest city. Spend your free afternoon exploring, perhaps visiting Livraria Lello or the Serralves Foundation.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Porto

  • Porto
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  • Ponte D. Zameiro
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Embark on a guided walk through Porto, exploring its colorful architecture and medieval riverside district. Visit the local market and enjoy a port wine tasting. The afternoon is yours to explore further, perhaps taking a boat ride along the Douro River. In the evening, dine at a local restaurant.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Porto to Coimbra

  • Coimbra
  • Porto
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  • Sé Velha - Coimbra
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Travel by train to Coimbra, the former capital of Portugal. Explore the medieval Old Town, visit the 12th-century Se Velha cathedral, or wander through the Jardins da Quinta das Lagrimas. In the evening, enjoy a group dinner featuring traditional Portuguese dishes.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Coimbra

  • Coimbra
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  • Santa Cruz Church
  • Turismo da Universidade de Coimbra
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Join a local guide for a tour of the University of Coimbra, including the stunning Biblioteca Joanina. Spend the rest of the day exploring at your own pace, perhaps visiting the Santa Clara-a-Velha and Santa Clara-a-Nova Monasteries. In the evening, consider attending a fado show.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Coimbra to Tomar and Lisbon

  • Lisbon
  • Tomar
  • Coimbra
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  • Church Santa Maria do Olival
  • Castelo de Leiria
  • National Railway Museum York
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Drive to Tomar, a haven for history and architecture enthusiasts. Explore the Castelo de Tomar and the Convent of Christ. Enjoy free time for lunch and perhaps visit the National Forest of Sete Montes or the Church of Santa Maria do Olival. Continue to Lisbon in the late afternoon.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Lisbon

  • Lisbon
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  • Farol da Mama
  • Castelo de S Jorge
  • Belém Tower
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Join your leader for an orientation walk in Lisbon, stopping at the Fabrica de Nata for coffee and the famous Portuguese tarts. Spend the afternoon exploring at your leisure, perhaps visiting the Belem Tower, touring the Castelo de Sao Jorge, or taking a boat trip on the Tejo River. In the evening, consider joining your group for a farewell dinner.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: Lisbon

  • Lisbon - Departure day
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Your tour concludes after breakfast. If you wish to extend your stay in Lisbon, feel free to consult your booking agent for additional arrangements.

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