Portugal Express From Madrid - 5 Days
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Age range
0 - 99Start / End
- Madrid
- Madrid
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Group size
1 - 50Meals included
4Highlights
- Salamanca - Admire the grand Baroque Plaza Mayor and historic university buildings that showcase the city’s golden sandstone architecture
- Porto - Taste the city’s world-famous Port wine at a traditional cellar after exploring landmarks such as the cathedral and Church of Santa Clara
- Coimbra - Discover one of Europe’s oldest universities and the birthplace of fado music in this charming riverside city
- Fátima - Visit the revered Basilica and Sanctuary, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world
- Lisbon - Explore the Belem District to see the Tower of Belém, Monument to the Discoveries and the ornate Jerónimos Monastery
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Summary
Experience the best of Spain and Portugal on this five-day tour from Madrid. Wander through Salamanca’s magnificent old town before taking in Porto’s UNESCO-listed landmarks and a taste of its celebrated port wine. Continue to Coimbra’s historic university and the pilgrimage centre of Fátima, then take in Lisbon’s highlights, including the Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Rossio Square and the charming Madragoa District. Conclude your journey in Mérida, marvelling at its ancient Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre.
Itinerary
Day 1
Madrid, Salamanca & Porto
Madrid - Salamanca (Spain) - Porto (Portugal). Madrid - Salamanca (Spain) - Porto (Portugal). We depart from the bus terminal at 8:00 a.m. and travel to Salamanca, a historic university city renowned for its impressive architecture. You will have free time to explore the old town and admire the elegant Baroque-style Plaza Mayor. We then continue our journey to Porto, where we stay overnight
Please note: This tour is bilingual 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
Porto City Tour
After breakfast, we set out on a panoramic tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage city. We visit the cathedral, the Stock Exchange, and the Church of Santa Clara, before ending at a local wine cellar to sample the city’s celebrated Port wine. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Day 3
Coimbra and Fátima to Lisbon
Porto - Coimbra - Fatima - Lisbon. Today, we depart for Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and the birthplace of fado music. You will have free time to explore at your own pace before we continue to Fátima, one of the world’s most significant pilgrimage sites.
You will have time to visit the Basilica and Sanctuary before we travel onwards to Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, where we stay overnight. In the evening, you may choose to attend a traditional fado performance.
Day 4
Lisbon City Tour
After breakfast, we set out on a panoramic tour of Lisbon, a beautiful city set at the mouth of the Tagus River. We visit the Park Viewpoint, Edward VII Square, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, and the Madragoa District, known as the birthplace of traditional fado music.
Our tour continues to the Belem District to see the iconic Tower of Belém, the Monument to the Discoveries, and the Jerónimos Monastery. The afternoon is at your leisure, with an optional excursion available to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril.
Day 5
Mérida & Return to Madrid
Lisbon (Portugal) - Merida (Spain) - Madrid. After our final breakfast, we travel towards the Spanish border to reach Mérida, home to one of Spain’s most impressive archaeological sites. You’ll have time to explore the remarkable Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, both recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Later, we continue our journey back to Madrid, where our tour concludes.
What's Included
Meals
Breakfasts: 4, 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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