Spain & Portugal Grand Tour - 15 Days

On arrival at Barcelona Airport, we transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to relax or begin exploring the city independently. Overnight accommodation at the hotel.

Tour Style:Please note that this is a bi-lingual, large group coach tour, where a majority of travellers are Spanish, so English will be the second language. For groups of 12 or more the tour is escorted by a bilingual (Spanish & English speaking) tour leader/escort. They will provide explanations about the itinerary, coordinate accommodation services, and ensure the smooth running of the tour, making your trip an enjoyable experience. When the group size is less than 12, this service may be provided by the driver. There will be experienced bi-lingual local guides for city sightseeing.

After breakfast, we discover Barcelona aboard a comfortable double-decker hop-on hop-off bus, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace with a single ticket.

The orange route introduces areas beyond the city’s most famous modernist landmarks, travelling west to highlights such as the FC Barcelona stadium and the National Museum of Art of Catalonia. You may hop off to visit either museum before rejoining the tour. Alternatively, head to El Born to enjoy its lively atmosphere and local cuisine, or simply sit back and admire the city views.

The green route showcases Barcelona’s artistic heart. From Plaça Catalunya to Park Güell, you admire striking modernist architecture, including the iconic Sagrada Familia, renowned for the symbolism of its façades. Along the way, you learn about the city’s history and hidden stories. Overnight at the hotel.

Barcelona - Madrid. Breakfast at the hotel. We transfer to Barcelona Sants station to board a high-speed train to Madrid. On arrival, we transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore or relax.

Madrid - Salamanca - Porto. After breakfast, we travel to Salamanca. You have free time to explore this historic university city, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and celebrated for its architectural and artistic heritage. We then continue towards the Portuguese border and on to Porto. Overnight accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. We enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage city, admiring highlights such as the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara Church. We then experience a different perspective of the city during a cruise along the Douro River, followed by a visit to a renowned Port wine cellar with a tasting included. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Porto - Coimbra - Fatima. After breakfast, we depart for Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and a historic centre of Fado. Free time to explore. We then continue to Fátima, one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in the world. You may visit the impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared. We recommend visiting the Chapel of the Apparitions, which houses the tombs of Lucía, Francisco and Jacinta. In the evening, there is the possibility to attend the candlelight procession. Overnight accommodation.

Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Lisbon. Breakfast at the hotel. We depart for the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline architecture. Continuing to the fishing town of Nazaré, you have free time to explore. We then proceed to Alcobaça, also a World Heritage Site, known for its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery dating back to the 12th century. We continue to Lisbon, arriving in the Portuguese capital for overnight accommodation.

After breakfast, we enjoy a guided city tour of Lisbon, once known as Olissipo. We explore the main squares and avenues and see landmarks such as the Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery exterior and the Monument to the Discoveries. The afternoon is at leisure, giving you time to explore areas such as the Alfama district, or to join the optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Lisbon - Merida - Cordoba. Breakfast at the hotel. We depart for Mérida, capital of Extremadura and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is famed for its impressive Roman remains, including the theatre, amphitheatre and Roman bridge. After free time, we continue to Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Overnight at the hotel.

Cordoba - Seville. After breakfast, we enjoy a guided visit to the Mosque-Cathedral, followed by a walk through the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, we travel to Seville, a journey of approximately two hours. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, we enjoy a panoramic and monumental city tour, including entrance to the Cathedral, the second largest Catholic cathedral in the world after St Peter’s in Rome. We also visit the Barrio de Santa Cruz, associated with the legends of Carmen and Don Juan, as well as María Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is free to further explore and enjoy the city’s vibrant atmosphere. Overnight at the hotel.

Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol. After breakfast, we travel south through traditional Andalusian villages to Ronda. Free time to admire this historic town of Celtic origin and enjoy views over the dramatic gorge and surrounding mountains. In the afternoon, we continue to the Costa del Sol, one of Spain’s most important tourist regions. Overnight at the hotel.

Costa del Sol - Granada. Breakfast at the hotel. We depart for Granada, the last stronghold of the Moorish kingdoms until 1492. We visit the world-famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, whose beauty inspired works such as Tales of the Alhambra by Washington Irving. Overnight at the hotel. In the evening, you may choose to attend an optional Flamenco Zambra show.

Granada - Madrid. After breakfast, we travel north to Madrid. On arrival, we check in to the hotel. Overnight accommodation.

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for departure.