Portugal & Spain in Style - 14 Days (Small Group)

Upon your arrival at the airport, you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel in Madrid. At 19:00, join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome meeting at the hotel's reception desk. The rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in. Overnight at your hotel.

Start your day with a hearty buffet breakfast at the hotel. Then, set out to explore Madrid, one of the world's most exciting cities. Discover the city's highlights and experience its vibrant culture. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to further explore Madrid at your own pace. In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, we set off for Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its architectural and artistic wealth. Enjoy a guided tour of this University City and soak in its rich history. Overnight at your hotel in Salamanca.

Today, we bid farewell to Spain and venture into Portugal. Our first stop is Pinhao, a charming town on the Douro Riverbank, known for its centenary cellars. Enjoy a wine tasting session amidst stunning vineyards and savor a lunch featuring local products. We then continue to Porto, one of the oldest European towns and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight at your hotel in Porto.

Start your day with a buffet breakfast at your hotel. Then, explore Porto, admire its Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church. Enjoy a refreshing Douro River Cruise. In the afternoon, we delve into the history of Guimaraes, one of the oldest cities in Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the 10th-century Castle, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, and stroll through the historic center. Overnight at your hotel in Porto.

After breakfast, we depart for Aveiro, often referred to as 'The Portuguese Venice'. Enjoy a cruise on its beautiful canals aboard a traditional Moliceiro boat. After some leisure time in Aveiro, we continue to Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Enjoy some free time in Coimbra before retiring for the night at your hotel.

After breakfast, we depart for Tomar, where we visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tomar's Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline styles. We then continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré and the medieval walled town of Obidos, where you'll have some free time to explore. Our final destination for the day is Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Overnight at your hotel in Lisbon.

Start your day with a buffet breakfast at your hotel. Then, join a morning city sightseeing tour of Lisbon, one of Europe's most interesting capitals. Visit the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. The afternoon is yours to explore the nostalgic corners of the Alfama Quarter. In the evening, enjoy a typical Portuguese dinner at one of the city's oldest Fado venues. Overnight at your hotel in Lisbon.

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Lisbon and Portugal and drive back to Spain. Our first stop is Merida, the capital of the ancient Lusitania roman Province. Here, we visit the spectacular Roman Theater. After some leisure time in Merida, we continue towards Seville, the famous Andalusian capital. Optionally, take an evening walk to see Seville at night and visit the Setas de Sevilla. Overnight at your hotel in Seville.

After breakfast, explore the romantic city of Seville on a guided tour. Visit the city's Jewish Quarter, a labyrinth of narrow streets dating back to Moorish rule. The afternoon is yours to enjoy the city at your own pace. Optionally, take a trip to Jerez de la Frontera, the city of wine, flamenco, and horses. Overnight at your hotel in Seville.

After breakfast, we depart for Cordoba, a city rich in heritage from a splendid past. Visit the impressive Mosque, now a Christian Cathedral, and wander through its narrow Arabian-style streets. We then continue to Granada, Spain's most magical city. In the evening, experience the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show in Spain, including dinner. Overnight at your hotel in Granada.

After breakfast, the highlight of the day is a visit to the Alhambra Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the ornately decorated domes and archways of this Moorish masterpiece. The rest of the day is yours to explore Granada at your own pace. Optionally, walk through the Albaicín, a journey through Arabian Granada. Overnight at your hotel in Granada.

After breakfast, we depart for the Imperial city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage City where Christians, Moorish, and Jews have lived together for centuries. Enjoy a guided city tour of this historical old town. We then return to Madrid, where you'll join your fellow travelers for a final Farewell dinner. Overnight at your hotel in Madrid.

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure. As you bid farewell to Spain and Portugal, take with you the unforgettable memories of a journey through the heart of the Iberian Peninsula.