Join our ten-day tour and discover the gems of the awe-inspiring Spanish and Portuguese heritage. Take a tour into the past and discover ancient Roman ruins, timeless medieval towns, and idyllic historic cities. Visit fascinating temples, churches, cathedrals, basilicas, and monasteries. Wander around mesmerising places where Arabs, Christians, and Jews coexisted peacefully.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Madrid: A cosmopolitan city that offers countless places to visit and enjoy. Discover its numerous highlights such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace, Cibeles and Puerta de Alcalá.
Salamanca: Home of the oldest university in Spain, Salamanca conquers the hearts of all curious visitors.
Porto: One of the oldest cities in Europe, surrounded by stunning hills and blue rivers. Beautiful plazas, churches and houses with colourfully tiled façades are the architectural treasures of this UNESCO heritage city.
Lisbon: Portugal’s capital city is an adventure in itself, offering cultural gems such as fado, culinary treats like pasties de Belem, and romantic city views.
Toledo: The spirit of El Greco lives on in the ancient streets of this beautiful city with visits to the cathedral, historic churches and the medieval synagogue.
Day 1: ARRIVAL MADRID
Upon arrival at Madrid airport meet and greet and transfer to your hotel. Once you’re settled, you can spend the rest of the day at leisure by heading out to explore the streets of Madrid at your own pace.
Overnight in Madrid.
Day 2: MADRID
After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of Madrid, admiring the city’s main highlights. Discover its medieval roots in the Barrio de la Morería, and the elegant Habsburg quarter with landmarks such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. Continue through Bourbon Madrid, with views of the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno fountains, and the Puerta de Alcalá, before exploring modern areas like Gran Vía, Castellana, the Salamanca district, and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The route includes strategic stops for photos and brief visits at key points, offering the perfect introduction to Madrid’s history and vibrant city life.
After the tour, enjoy the afternoon at leisure, with lunch on your own and free time to continue exploring Madrid, relax at a café, or discover its lively shopping areas.
Overnight in Madrid.
Day 3: MADRID – SEGOVIA – SALAMANCA (260km – 3hrs)
After breakfast drive to Segovia, famous for its Roman-era aqueduct. As the history of this city cannot be understood without its impressive Roman monument, we will first explain the origin of this great construction. From there begin to walk through the historic center of Segovia spotting beautiful houses belonging to ancient lineages of nobles. Contemplate the facade of the Palace of Cascales, a medieval building that will help us to comment on the architectural legacy that the Muslims left in these streets. Continue to Plaza de San Martín to admire its Romanesque church, the Lozoya Tower, the Casa de Solier and the Jewish Quarter, home of this community until its expulsion in 1492, the Plaza Mayor and end the tour admiring the exterior of the Segovia Cathedral. After the tour, enjoy some free time to have lunch on your own. Continue to Salamanca where you finish the day at the hotel.
Overnight in Salamanca.
Day 4: SALAMANCA – PORTO (350km – 3.5hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning Salamanca city tour, starting at the main Square of Salamanca and continuing to Casa de las Conchas (shell house), the most important palace in the city, with its characteristic facade, full of Plateresque elements that stand out. Next stop is the University, which is the oldest one in Spain. Visiting the famous courtyard of the Escuelas Menores, where the emblematic work of the Sky of Salamanca is located. It is a mural painting from the 15th century that decorates the vault of the old library. Afternoon and lunch are free before we continue the route to Porto.
Overnight in Porto.
Day 5: PORTO
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning guided tour of Porto, Portugal’s charming second city, famous for its historic architecture and riverside charm. We will explore the elegant Bolsa Palace (Palácio da Bolsa), a 19th-century neoclassical building known for its stunning Arab Room and richly decorated halls. Continue with a scenic cruise along the Douro River, taking in the colorful riverside houses, iconic Ribeira district, and panoramic views of the city’s bridges and skyline.
The afternoon is at leisure, giving you the chance to have lunch and explore Porto’s narrow cobbled streets, vibrant squares, local cafés, and shops at your own pace.
Overnight in Porto.
Day 6: PORTO – COIMBRA – LISBON (350km – 4hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, begin the journey south to Coimbra, a city perched on the banks of the Mondego River and renowned as “the city of students”. During the visit, enjoy a guided tour of the University of Coimbra, including the ancient Joanina Library, a stunning Baroque library filled with centuries-old books, and other historic buildings within the campus. Stroll through the charming streets of the old town, passing through quaint squares, hidden alleys, and traditional cafés that give Coimbra its lively, youthful atmosphere.
After the morning tour, enjoy free time for lunch on your own, allowing you to sample local cuisine or relax at a café. In the afternoon, continue the drive to Lisbon for an overnight, with time to admire the scenic landscapes along the way.
Overnight in Lisbon.
Day 7: LISBON
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning guided tour of Lisbon, Portugal’s vibrant capital. Discover the city’s historic neighborhoods, charming squares, and iconic landmarks, including the stunning Jerónimos Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture.
After the tour, enjoy free time for lunch on your own, followed by the afternoon at leisure to explore Lisbon at your own pace. Wander through the winding streets of Alfama, shop in Chiado, or relax at a riverside café.
Overnight in Lisbon.
Day 8: LISBON – EVORA – ELVAS – MADRID (600km – 6hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Evora, classified as a World Heritage Site. You will have free time to visit the old ruins of the Roman Temple, the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral with its massive towers from the 16th century and the Bones Chapel, whose walls are covered with thousands of human bones and skulls (not included, optional). A walk along the impressive “white streets” will help you appreciate the typical sights of this city, formerly a city of kings, artists and humanists. In the afternoon, we will pass through Elvas, where we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour from the bus before continuing to Madrid. Elvas is renowned for its impressive fortifications, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the heart of the city lies the historic Castle quarter, the oldest part of Elvas and a testament to its strategic past.
After a long journey, we return to where it all began – Madrid, where you can enjoy a well-deserved rest at your hotel.
Overnight in Marid.
Day 9: MADRID – TOLEDO – MADRID (150km – 2hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, discover the city of Toledo with this half-day tour from Madrid. Known as the "city of the three cultures". Its historic quarter, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, still preserves the layout it had in the Middle Ages. You will discover the Church of Santo Tome, a spectacular church built in the 12th century and completely rebuilt in the 14th century, thanks to the generosity of Don Gonzalo Ruiz de Toledo (the Lord of Orgaz). It is located in the picturesque historic center of Toledo and its bell tower is one of the best-preserved examples of Mudejar architecture today. Continue along the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, considered today as one of the best examples of Mudejar and Almohad architecture. Islamic builders created this unique building in a Christian region inhabited by Jewish people.
Overnight in Madrid.
Day 10: MADRID DEPARTURE
Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Madrid airport for your departure and flight back home.
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Spain. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent in summer can be very useful during your stay.
