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Portugal and Andalusia (Multi country)

Name: Portugal and Andalusia (Multi country)
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 2684.62 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Spain

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

135890

Operator:

Destination Services Spain
Length:

11 days
Group size:

70 pax
Age:

10 to 99
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

Over eleven fascinating days you will discover the cultural riches of Andalusia, from Phoenician times all the way through the Roman, Muslim, Jewish and Christian periods. Visit spellbinding World Heritage sites such as Seville’s Alcazar and Cathedral, Cordoba’s Great Mosque and Granada’s Alhambra. Then explore Portugal’s most enchanting cities, beginning with a religious pilgrimage. See the first Portuguese Gothic-style church in Alcobaca, admire the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria, and attend the candle-lit procession at the Marian Shrine in Fatima. Explore one of the world’s oldest universities in Coimbra, stroll through the alleys of Alveiro, and make a stopover in Oporto, an acclaimed UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tour program

Day 1

MADRID – SALAMANCA – PORTO (570 km – 6 Hrs)

Join the group at the meeting point at 8:30 in the morning (Departure from established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information). From there, drive to Salamanca. Here you can spend some free time wandering around this World Heritage University City of great architectural and artistic value. Afterwards, drive across the Portuguese border until reaching Porto, where you will check in to your hotel for the night. Overnight in Porto

Day 2

PORTO

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the cruise and discover the historic heritage by visiting one well known Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Porto

Day 3

PORTO – COIMBRA – FATIMA (215 Km – 2,5 Hrs)

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and then depart to your next destination: Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. After some free time wandering around the city, continue to Fatima, a world-renowned centre for the Christian Faith and a World Pilgrimage Sanctuary. Contemplate its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, the legendary place where the Virgin Mary miraculously appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, contains the tombs of the three shepherds who witnessed the miracle, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night, conditions permitting, you have the option to attend the procession of the candles. Overnight in Fatima.

Day 4

FATIMA – BATALHA – NAZARÉ – ALCOBAÇA – LISBON (190 Km – 3 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel, hit the road and drive to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of the Gothic and Manueline styles, listed as a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue then to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré, where you’ll spend some free time absorbing its quint atmosphere. Continue later to Alcobaça, yet another World Heritage site, and visit its famous 12th-century church and the tombs of Pedro and Inés de Castro. Then one last drive takes you all the way to Lisbon, where you’ll check in and spend the night. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 5

LISBON

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, as Lisbon was known in Roman times. Drive through its main squares and avenues, and see renowned landmarks like the Belem Tower, the Jeronimos Monastery, the Coach Museum, the Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square and Liberty Avenue. Spend the afternoon at leisure wandering through the nostalgic corners of the Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to the city castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” of coloured houses and genuine tabernas playing Fado late into the night. Overnight in Lisbon.

Day 6

LISBON – MERIDA – CORDOBA (585 Km – 7 hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel depart towards Merida, the capital of Extremadura. Declared a World Heritage Site, Merida is renowned for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theater, the amphitheater, the Roman bridge, and more. Free time and then continue to Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Overnight in Cordoba

Day 7

CORDOBA – SEVILLE (145 Km – 2 hrs)

Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel before hitting the streets to join a tour of this fascinating historical city. Admire its impressive “Mosque” – today reconverted into a Cathedral – and a great many other interesting sites. Ease your mind and spirit by strolling through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hour ride, reach Seville, where you’ll check in. Overnight in Seville

Day 8

SEVILLE

After breakfast at the hotel, head out on a morning panoramic tour of the city. Marvel at the exterior of the second largest cathedral in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome, before continuing to explore the Santa Cruz quarter. This charming neighbourhood is a natural setting for “Carmen” and where the myth of “Don Juan” developed. Later visit Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure discovering exclusive views or specific flavours of this lively city. Overnight in Seville

Day 9

SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL (235 Km – 3,5 hrs)

Recharge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel and then drive south passing by a number of charming typical villages. Reach Ronda and enjoy some free time admiring this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view it offers of the valley and surrounding mountain range. In the afternoon, continue to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas in this part of Spain. Overnight in Costa del Sol

Day 10

COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA (140 Km – 2 hrs)

Wake up to breakfast in the hotel before departing towards Granada and its incredible monumental environment, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Once you set foot in this historical city, visit the world-famous Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the well-known “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Overnight in Granada

Day 11

GRANADA – MADRID (420 Km – 4 hrs)

Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel and then drive northward back to Madrid, where the tour reaches its conclusion.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fee of 25% is charged if cancelled 21 days or less before the event

Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 17 days or less before the event

Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 9 days or less before the event or no show

Tour Details

Accommodation

10 nights' accommodation

Day 1,2; Porto:

Superior Hotel Category = Yotel Porto or similar 4*

Day 3; Fatima:

Superior Hotel Category = Santa Maria or similar 4*

Day 4,5; Lisbon:

Superior Hotel Category = Lutécia or similar 4*

Day 6; Cordoba:

Superior Hotel Category = NH Califa or similar 4*

Day 7,8; Seville:

Superior Hotel Category = Melia Lebreros or similar 4*

Day 9; Costa del Sol:

Superior Hotel Category = Sol Torremolinos or similar 4*

Day 10; Granada:

Superior Hotel Category = Catalonia Granada or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA (on request)

Pre/Post-Night in Madrid:

Superior Hotel Category = Princesa Plaza/Riu Plaza or similar 4*

Transport

Motor-coach for the duration of the programme

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included.

Additional Services

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided tour of Porto, Boat trip along the river Douro and visit Port Wine Cellars with wine tasting (day 2), guided tour in Lisbon (day 5), city tour in Cordoba (incl. Mosque-Cathedral entrance) (day 7), city tour in Seville (incl. Cathedral entrance) (day 8), visit to Generalife Gardens and Alhambra in Granada (day 10)

Travel Insurance

Additional Services

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks and meals not stated explicitly in the programme

Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’ section

National or International flights

All types of insurance except of mentioned Travel Insurance

Entry visas to Spain and Gibraltar (if applicable)

Entrance tickets to any venue, museum or activity not mentioned

Lisbon and Porto Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The client must arrive at least 30 minutes before departure at meeting pointOne hand-luggage and one suitcase per person is allowed, in case of excess baggage, the supplement will be paid in cash at the beginning of the programmeOnly one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage.This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.Instructions for meeting pointDay 1: Departure from established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information.Day 11: The end point of the program is the same as the meeting point and the tour will end at approximately 19 hrsPlease, in case you want to book optional transfers you must book your flights between 7 am and 8 pm (both inbound and outbound flights) For the optional transfer: At Madrid Airport, after collecting your luggage, a driver holding a sign displaying your name will be waiting for you in the Arrivals Hall outside the customs control area.Terminal 1: the driver will be waiting at Post Office.Terminal 2: the driver will be waiting at AENA Information Office.Terminal 4: the driver will be waiting at Arrivals hall (Bar Mahou Madrid).

Meals

10 breakfasts

Guide

Operated by bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide

Local English - and Spanish-speaking guide in Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Oporto y Lisbon.

Good to know

Currency

€

Euro

Spain

Customer reviews

Overall Rating

4.7

Itinerary

4.8

Guide

Transport

4.5

Accommodation

4.8

Food

4.7

Operator

4.3

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We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.

Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.