Portugal, Andalucia and the Mediterranean Capitals from Madrid

We depart from Porto to Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado music. After some free time in Coimbra, we head to Fatima, a center of Christian faith and a world pilgrimage sanctuary. We visit the impressive Basilica, the Cova da Iria, and the Chapel of the Apparitions. In the evening, you have the option to attend the procession of the candles. Overnight stay in Fatima at Aurea Fatima or similar.

After breakfast, we head to the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style. We then continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. After some free time, we visit Alcobaça, another World Heritage site, known for its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery. We end our day in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. In the evening, you have the option to enjoy a traditional dinner with a Fado show. Overnight stay in Lisbon at Roma or similar.

We start the day with a panoramic city tour of Seville, visiting the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world, the Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España. The afternoon is at your leisure to discover the city's exclusive views and flavors. You also have the option to join a Flamenco tour. Overnight stay in Seville at Catalonia Santa Justa or similar.

We depart from Seville and drive east through the Caliphate road to Granada, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. We visit the world-famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens. In the evening, you have the option to attend a Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. Overnight stay in Granada at Sabica or similar.

After breakfast, we drive towards the Mediterranean coast, passing through Murcia and Alicante. We reach Valencia, one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast, known for its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex and the delicious 'Paella'. Overnight stay in Valencia at NH Valencia Las Artes or similar.

After breakfast, we embark on a city tour of Valencia, driving through the old city and visiting the avant-garde complex 'Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias'. In the early afternoon, we head north along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, passing through Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. We reach Barcelona, the principal Mediterranean city and the homeland of the famous architect Gaudí. Overnight stay in Barcelona at Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar.

After breakfast, we depart southwest along an industrial and agricultural area, arriving in Zaragoza, the capital city of Aragón. We have some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. We then continue our journey to Madrid, marking the end of our services.