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This 13-day Best of Spain & Portugal affordable and unique tour includes two countries that while similar, have different cultures and languages. Immerse yourself into the rich history of both Spain and Portugal as you depart and return from Madrid. Head south to Toledo and Grenada and continue to Cordoba, both in Spain’s stunning Andalusia region and then on to Seville. Head to Portugal with stops in Lisbon, Evora and Porto. Before returning to Madrid, stop in Salamanca, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the impressive Plaza Mayor with many galleries and arcades.
Highlights of this tour include Granada, where you can visit the Alhambra Complex. Sample wines at a bogoda in Montilla. Visit the Mezquita Mosque in Cordoba. Explore Fatima and visit the historic Our Lady of Fatima Sanctuary, a Catholic pilgrimage site where the Virgin Mary was said to appear in 1917. Enjoy a wine cellar visit in Porto and taste the famous local port wine. Discover this and more on your incredible and value-packed vacation.
13 Days • fr. $2,279
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to relax or start exploring Madrid taking advantage of the Cosmos GO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Dinner
Praga Hotel
Drive south to Toledo. Spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River, the ancient Castilian capital is a treasure-chest of masterpieces. Visit the walled Old Town with a Local Guide and marvel at the 12th-century Church of St. Tome, known for its large painting by El Greco of the Burial of the Count of Orgaz.
Later, cross the Guadalquivir River and head for the olive and orange groves that dot the rolling Andalusian hills. Overnight in history-steeped Granada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Today’s Distance: 298 mi/ 480 km
Breakfast, Dinner
Alixares Hotel
Granada was the Moors’ most treasured city, and they still mourn its loss in their prayers. With a Local Guide, visit the Alhambra Complex, built by Moorish kings.
More grand scenery as you reach Montilla to visit a local wine cellar and taste some of its wine.
Then continue to Cordoba on the banks of the Guadalguivir River for an overnight stay. Today’s Distance: 143 mi/ 230 km
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Selu Hotel
With a local guide visit the magnificent Mezquita, built in 784 and famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper.
After seeing Mezquita, its on to vibrant, festive Seville for a two night stay. Today’s Distance: 93 mi/ 150 km
Breakfast, Dinner
Don Paco Hotel
Get to know Seville on the included city tour. The capital of Addalusia, colorful Seville 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 opulent gardens. Fun fact: the “Palace of the Kingdom of Naboo”, from Star Wars, and the “Palace of the Kingdom of Dorne”, from Game of Thrones, were filmed in Plaza de España and the Royal Alcazar of Seville.
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Don Paco Hotel
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 make a stop to visit Evora, a delightfully attractive Moorish city with arches, alleys, flower-decked balconies, brilliant white houses, and the Temple of Diana.
Continue to Lisbon for a two night stay. Today’s Distance: 267 mi/ 430 km
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Roma Hotel
Henry the Navigator made Lisbon the 15th-century “Mistress of the Seas.” You’ll see his monument, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel, the impressive Black Horse Square, and other highlights on the guided sightseeing tour. Spend the afternoon at leisure in the Alfama’s tile-decorated streets, or take an optional excursion to the scenic Portuguese Riviera.
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Roma Hotel
Stop in Fátima to visit its world-famous Sanctuary, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Coimbra, known for its university, one of the oldest in Europe. Coimbra is home to a preserved medieval old town which holds the 12th century Romanesque cathedral Sé Velha.
Then it's off to Porto on the northern bank of the Douro River. For the perfect way to round out your day, why not join an optional Douro River cruise and dinner? Today’s Distance: 224 mi/ 360 km
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Portus Cale Hotel
Discover Porto’s highlights on the guided city tour. See its historical cathedral, and visit a port wine cellar along the banks of the Douro River.
This afternoon, consider an optional excursion to Guimarães, called the “cradle” of Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast, Dinner
Portus Cale Hotel
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, the best time to take a stroll in the Plaza Mayor. Today’s Distance: 267 mi/ 430 km
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Sercotel Artheus Carmelitas Salamanca Hotel
Journey to fortified Ávila with its many towers and visit St. Theresa's Convent. Avila is best known for its intact medieval city walls, with 80-plus crenelated, semicircular towers and 9 gates, including the arched El Alcázar, on the eastern side.
Continue on to Segovia, a medieval town picturesquely set on a rocky hill. Its centuries of settlement have resulted in a rich architectural legacy, including medieval walls, Romanesque churches, a former royal palace and a Gothic cathedral. Its iconic ancient Roman aqueduct has more than 160 arches, most in the original mortarless granite, and stands above Plaza Azoguejo in the heart of the city.
Later in the day continue on to Madrid for a two night stay.
Breakfast
Praga Hotel
The capital of Spain, situated 2,180 feet above sea level, Madrid is the nearest thing to Heaven, according to Spaniards. Discover Madrid’s main highlights on the included guided city tour.
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Praga Hotel
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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