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The Best of Spain & Portugal

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Kerry Kearney

KMK Travel LLC

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Overview


A 13-day tour from Madrid to Madrid, covering Spain and Portugal, two countries with rich histories and distinct cultures. It's positioned as an affordable escorted option that packs in a lot of ground.

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Tour overview and inclusions

Spain and Portugal—two countries with rich histories and distinct cultures. This affordable tour reveals their fascinating highlights. In Spain, you’ll overnight in Madrid, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, and Salamanca. In Portugal, you’ll stay in Lisb...

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UNESCO World Heritage sites on this vacation

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation: Alhambra and Generalife, Granada Belem Tower in Lisbon (see only) Cathedral in Seville (see only) Historic Centre of Cordoba Historic centre of Evora Historic Centr...

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Day 1 · Madrid


Arrive in Madrid

Arrive in Madrid, Spain and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to relax or start exploring Madrid, taking advantage of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Madrid hotel: Hotel Praga (or similar)

Calle de Antonio Lopez 65, 28019 Madrid, Spain

Hotel Praga Antonio Lopez, 65, Madrid, Spain The Hotel Praga, situated in Madrid, was the first hotel of the Santos Hotels chain. It has a total of 420 rooms and is equipped with facilities for a comfortable stay. Hotel amenities: Elevator Laundry...

Day 2 · Granada


Madrid to Granada via Toledo

Drive south from Madrid to Toledo, then continue to Granada. Today’s Distance: 298 mi / 480 km Meals: breakfast, dinner

Toledo guided visit

In Toledo, spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River, visit the walled Old Town with a Local Guide and marvel at the 12th‑century Church of St. Tomé, known for its large painting by El Greco of The Burial of ...

Evening in Granada

Arrive and overnight in history‑steeped Granada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada.

Day 3 · Cordoba


Granada to Cordoba via Alhambra and olive farm

Travel from Granada to Cordoba, enjoying idyllic Andalusian scenery along the way. Today’s Distance: 118 mi / 190 km Meals: breakfast, dinner

Alhambra complex guided visit

With a Local Guide, visit Granada’s Alhambra complex*, built by Moorish kings in the 13th century. Entrance to the Nasrid Palace of the Alhambra complex is not guaranteed. The Alhambra complex is wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route d...

Olive farm visit and tasting

On the way to Cordoba, stop at an olive farm to learn about olives and enjoy a local olive oil tasting, along with lunch at a traditional olive farm.

Day 4 · Seville


Cordoba to Seville transfer

Travel from Cordoba to vibrant, festive Seville. Today’s Distance: 93 mi / 150 km Meals: breakfast, dinner

Mezquita guided visit in Cordoba

With a Local Guide, visit the magnificent Mezquita in Cordoba, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. This Mosque‑Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984) is arguably the most significant monument in the western Musli...

Optional classic flamenco show in Seville

Excursion: Classic Flamenco Show Duration: 2h 0m Price range: $

Day 5 · Seville


Seville city tour

Get to know Seville on the included city tour. The sunny capital of Andalusia has much to offer: the cathedral, the beautiful La Giralda minaret tower—a symbol of Seville—and the Real Alcázar palace with its extravagant Moorish architecture and op...

Master the Art of Spanish Cuisine: Exclusive Cooking Class

Master the Art of Spanish Cuisine: Exclusive Cooking Class. Discover the secrets of Spanish cuisine with this cooking class. Duration: 3h 30m Price range: $$

Day 6 · Lisbon


Seville to Lisbon via Évora

Enjoy the scenery of the Sierra de Aracena before crossing into Portugal and the fertile plains of the Alentejo. Admire the forest of cork trees and stop to visit Évora, a delightfully attractive city whose white houses, tiles, and balconies inspi...

Évora visit

Visit Évora, a delightfully attractive city featuring white houses, tiles, balconies, and architecture that inspired city styles in Brazil, including Salvador de Bahia. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Optional Fado evening in Lisbon

Unforgettable Evening in Lisbon: Fado Music and Dinner Treat yourself to an evening of classic Fado music and a delectable 3‑course dinner with drinks at a local Casa de Fado (Fado restaurant). Duration: 2h 0m Price range: $$

Day 7 · Lisbon


Lisbon guided sightseeing and free time

Henry the Navigator made Lisbon the 15th‑century “Mistress of the Seas.” On the guided sightseeing tour you’ll see his monument, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel, and other highlights. Spend the afternoon at leisure in the Alfama’s tile‑decora...

Optional Portuguese Riviera with Cascais & Sintra

The Portuguese Riviera with Cascais & Sintra. Enjoy a half‑day discovery of the luxurious Portuguese Riviera—home of Europe’s rich, famous, and royal—with stops in the royal retreats of Cascais and Sintra. Duration: 5h 0m Price range: $$

Day 8 · Porto


Lisbon to Porto via Fátima and Coimbra

description Travel from Lisbon to Porto, stopping en route in Fátima and Coimbra. Stop in Fátima to visit the world‑famous Sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Continue to Coimbra, known for its university, one of the oldest in Europe. Proceed ...

Sanctuary of Fátima visit

Visit the world‑famous Sanctuary of Fátima, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Coimbra orientation

Brief orientation in Coimbra, known for its historic university, one of the oldest in Europe.

Optional Douro River cruise and dinner

Douro River Cruise and Dinner. Enjoy a sightseeing cruise along the Douro River for unique views of Porto, followed by an authentic Portuguese dinner with drinks at a local restaurant. Duration: 3h 30m Price range: $$

Day 9 · Porto


Porto city tour and Port wine tasting

On the included sightseeing tour of Porto, a Local Guide will show you the city’s highlights. Look out for the painted tiles decorating the city, the colorful houses along the riverbanks, cheerful souvenir shops, and more. Later, visit a Port wine...

Optional excursion to Guimarães

Guimarães, Cradle of Portugal. Discover the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Guimarães, cradle of Portuguese nationality and home to “Bacon from Heaven,” on this half‑day guided excursion. Duration: 4h 0m Price range: $

Day 10 · Salamanca


Porto to Salamanca via Douro Valley

Today’s Distance: 236 mi / 380 km Meals: breakfast Enjoy the plentiful woodlands and mountains on your return to Spain via the scenic Douro Valley. Reach the ancient and beautiful university town of Salamanca in the early evening, an ideal time to...

Evening in Salamanca

Evening in Salamanca Arrive in Salamanca, an ancient and beautiful university town. Enjoy the early evening atmosphere, perfect for a stroll in Plaza Mayor.

Day 11 · Madrid


Salamanca to Madrid via Ávila and Segovia

Journey from Salamanca to Madrid with stops in Ávila and Segovia. Visit fortified Ávila, with its many towers, and St. Theresa’s Convent. Continue to Segovia, a medieval town picturesquely set on a rocky hill and famous for its impressive Roman Aq...

Ávila visit with St. Theresa’s Convent

Visit fortified Ávila, noted for its many towers, including a visit to St. Theresa’s Convent.

Segovia visit and free time

Visit Segovia, a medieval town set on a rocky hill and famous for its impressive Roman Aqueduct. Enjoy free time exploring the old town and viewing the beautiful castle, said to have inspired Disney’s Cinderella.

Optional Castilian dinner and Plaza Mayor

Castillan Dinner and Plaza Mayor. Enjoy a delicious Castilian dinner followed by the lively lights and energy of Plaza Mayor in Madrid. Duration: 3h 0m Price range: $$

Day 12 · Madrid


Madrid guided city tour

Built 2,180 feet above sea level, Madrid, capital of Spain, is said by Spaniards to be the nearest thing to Heaven. Discover the main highlights of this aristocratic city on the included guided tour. Meals: breakfast

Day 13 · Madrid


Tour end and departure from Madrid

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Meals: breakfast

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