Private tour of Portugal and Spain (North and Center) 10 days

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Lisbon⌄

   The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)

   Lisbon's oldest quarter, dated from Moorish times

   Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards

   View of downtown area from the park

   Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge

   Monastery of Jeronimos Tower of Belem (entrance fee) Monument of discoveries Pasteis de Belem (famous custard pastries) Overnight Lisbon

2. 2Sintra-Cabo da Roca-Cascais-Estoril coast⌄

   National palace of Queluz - the Portuguese Versailles (optional)

   Option to visit: Pena palace (entrance fee) Sintra National palace (entrance fee) Quinta da Regaleira (entrance fee) Palace of Monserrate (entrance fee) Sintra historic center

   Westernmost point of mainland Europe

   Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater) Cascais - free walk

   Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon Overnight Lisbon

3. 3Lisboa-Fatima-Coimbra-Aveiro-Porto⌄

   Visit the world famous shrine

   Walk the the historic area of the 2nd capital of Portugal

   Visit one of the oldest universities in the world

   Visit one of the oldest universities in the world

   Optional boat ride through the canals of the Portuguese Venice (admission fee) Walk the downtown area

   Drive to Porto Overnight Porto

4. 4Porto⌄

   Panoramic tour visiting the shore line and the mouth of the Douro river

   Tower of Clerigos Lello Bookstore Carmo Church

   Aliados Boulevard Bolhao market Santa Catarina shopping street Cafe Majestic

   Sao Bento train station Cathedral of Porto (admission fee) Walk upper level of Don Luis iron bridge

   Port wine cellars (admission fee) Rabelo boat tour (admission fee) Walk along the riverside Overnight Porto

5. 5Douro River Valley-Amarante-Peso da Regua-Pinhao-Castelo Rodrigo-Salamanca⌄

   Stop at one of the oldest villages of Portugal

   The heart of the Douro valley

   Optional visit with Port wine tasting to one of the most renowned wineries in Portugal.

   Visit the medieval Portuguese border town

   Cathedral (entrance fee) University (entrance fee) Walk the old town Overnight Salamanca

6. 6Avila/Segovia/Madrid⌄

   Santa Tereza de Avila monastery (entrance fee) Walk the historic area

   Visit the famous Roman aqueduct

   Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen)

   Visit the Majestic palace of the kings of Spain, the Escorial

   Drive to Madrid Overnight Madrid

7. 7Madrid⌄

   Panoramic tour of the city (Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Fuente Cibeles) and free time to walk around, shop, and visit museums - entrance fee (optional),

   Visit the Prado Museum, or any other museum of your choice (Optional) Overnight Madrid

8. 8Toledo-Trujillo-Merida⌄

   Visit the 1st capital of Spain, the walled in city of Toledo (historic area). Some monuments (optional) require an entrance fee.

   Walk the historic area of this typical small spanish town, Trujillo

   Visit several old Roman monuments like the Roman theater, the Roman bridge and Moorish structures (entrance fees apply). Overnight Merida

9. 9Elvas-Vila Viçosa-Evora⌄

   Visit the Portuguese Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications (the largest garrison town in Europe)

   Visit the Braganca family's castle, the Portuguese royal family palace in Alentejo province.

   Visit to a cork factory (Portugal is the largest producer of cork in the world)

   A world heritage site by UNESCO. Visiting: Bones chapel (admission fee) Roman Temple Giraldo square (main square) Overnight Evora

10. 10Palmela-Setubal-Arrabida-Azeitao-Lisboa⌄

    Currently known for being part of the wine region of the Peninsula of Setubal, this old Moorish city is a beautiful attraction mainly because of its whitewashed houses. It’s splendor is also dominated by the strategic medieval castle situated on its highest hill. We will visit the castle from where we can see in the distance the cities of Setubal and Lisbon.

    Setubal developed immensely during the Roman Era due to the production of salt and the technique of salting fish. It was here that one of the most appreciated condiments of Ancient Greece and Rome was produced, “the Garum”. Free time to walk in the central shopping streets of Setubal.

    The Arrabida mountain range is part of the protected region of Arrabida’s Natural Park. From the viewpoints located 500 meters above sea level, we will observe the amazing landscapes whose natural beauty will remain in our memory forever! It is also from here, that we can see the largest extension of beaches in Portugal. With an astonishing 45 kilometers in length, Troia is recognized as the third largest beach in the world!

    The village of Azeitao is superbly known in Portugal for various reasons, namely: cheese, wine and “tortas de Azeitão”, a delicate and delicious pastry.

    Return to Lisbon via 25th of April suspension bridge End of itinerary