Madrid to Lisbon Express - 4 Days



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Age range
0 - 99Start / End
- Madrid
- Madrid
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 50Meals included
3Highlights
- Trujillo - Explore the impressive Plaza Mayor and soak up the town’s historic charm
- Lisbon - Discover the historic Alfama Quarter, admire the Tower of Belém and Jerónimos Monastery
- Fatima - Visit the Sanctuary, including the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica
- Caceres - Wander through Plaza Mayor and the well-preserved medieval quarter, a recognised World Heritage site
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Summary
Join this 4-day tour of Madrid, Trujillo, Lisbon, Fátima, and Caceres. Explore Trujillo’s impressive Plaza Mayor before crossing into Portugal to discover Lisbon’s Alfama Quarter, the iconic Tower of Belém, Jerónimos Monastery, Edward VII Park, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, and the historic Madragoa District. Continue to Fátima, renowned as a major Catholic pilgrimage site, with its Sanctuary, Chapel of the Apparitions, and Basilica. Conclude with a visit to Caceres’ medieval quarter before returning to Madrid.
Itinerary
Day 1
Madrid to Trujillo & Lisbon
Madrid - Trujillo (Spain) - Lisbon (Portugal). We depart from the bus terminal at 7:45/8:00, heading toward the Extremadura region and arriving in Trujillo, the birthplace of several Spanish conquistadors. Enjoy free time to explore the impressive Plaza Mayor and soak up the town’s historic charm.
We then cross the Portuguese border and continue to Lisbon, the capital city located at the mouth of the Tagus River. In the evening, there's an optional night tour to enjoy a traditional Fado show with Portuguese music and song.
Please note: This tour is bi-lingual and will be conducted in Spanish as well as in English.
Meeting Point: C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid at 8:00.
Day 2
Lisbon City Tour
This morning, we embark on a city sightseeing tour including the historic Alfama Quarter with its winding streets and traditional houses, the iconic Tower of Belém overlooking the Tagus River, and the impressive Jerónimos Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture. We'll also take in panoramic views from Edward VII Park’s hilltop viewpoint, stroll through Rossio Square and Liberdade Avenue, and pass through the traditional Madragoa District, the birthplace of Fado music.
The afternoon is free for you to explore Lisbon at your own pace. You may also choose to join an optional excursion to Sintra, Estoril, or Cascais.
Day 3
Exploring Fatima
Lisbon - Fátima - Lisbon. This morning, after breakfast, we depart for Fátima, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, known for the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917. Here, you can enjoy free time to visit the Sanctuary, including the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica, before we return to Lisbon for the evening.
Day 4
Lisbon to Caceres & Madrid
Lisbon (Portugal) – Caceres (Spain) – Madrid. After our final breakfast, we will depart for the Portuguese border and make our way back into Spain, continuing to Caceres. You’ll have time at leisure to explore its Plaza Mayor and stroll through the old city and its remarkably preserved medieval quarter, a recognised World Heritage site, and then you will have time for lunch. We then continue to Madrid, where our services end. Safe travels!
You will dropped on Ferraz Street, near the Plaza de Espana at approximately 17:30, though this time is subject to external factors such as traffic and passenger delays.
What's Included
Meals
Breakfasts: 3, Lunches: 0, Dinners: 0
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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