Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid to Porto
You'll leave Madrid at 8:00 AM and head toward Salamanca, where you have time to wander around this UNESCO World Heritage city known for its university. The drive takes you through central Spain before crossing into Portugal and continuing to Porto for the night. It's about 6 hours of travel total, so you'll arrive with time to settle in.
Optional Activities
- Free time exploring Salamanca's architecture and art
Landmarks/POIs Salamanca - Day 2
Porto
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll join a guided tour of Porto that covers the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara church. Then you board a BlueBoats cruise down the Douro River, which gives you a different perspective of the city from the water. Later, you'll visit a Port Wine Cellar for a tasting session. The rest of your afternoon and evening are free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Stock Exchange building
- Visit to Santa Clara church
- BlueBoats Cruise along River Douro
- Port Wine Cellar visit with wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Porto Cathedral Porto Stock Exchange building Santa Clara church River Douro - Day 3
Coimbra to Fatima
Following breakfast, you travel to Coimbra to see one of Europe's oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado music, then head to Fatima. This religious site includes the Basilica, the Cova da Iria where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared, and the Chapel of the Apparitions with the visionaries' tombs. If you're interested, there's a candlelight procession in the evening you can attend.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Basilica at Fatima
- Visit to Cova da Iria
- Visit to Chapel of the Apparitions
Optional Activities
- Free time in Coimbra
- Attend evening candlelight procession at Fatima
Landmarks/POIs Coimbra Basilica of Fatima Cova da Iria Chapel of the Apparitions - Day 4
Batalha to Lisbon
Your day starts with hotel breakfast, then you visit the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO site showcasing Gothic and Manueline architecture. From there, you go to Nazare, a fishing town where you'll have free time to walk around. Next, you stop at Alcobaca to see its Gothic church and 12th-century Cistercian monastery. You'll end up in Lisbon with the option of a traditional Fado dinner show if you want it.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Batalha Monastery
Optional Activities
- Free time in Nazaré
- Traditional and typical dinner including Fado show
Landmarks/POIs Batalha Monastery Nazaré Alcobaca - Day 5
Lisbon
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Lisbon's main areas, covering the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue. By afternoon, you're on your own to explore the Alfama Quarter with its narrow streets, small tavernas, and the sound of Fado music throughout the neighborhood. It's a good chance to get a feel for traditional Lisbon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing tour of Lisbon
- Visit to Belem Tower
- Visit to Jeronimos Monastery
- Visit to Monument to the Discoverers
- Visit to Marquis of Pombal Square
- Visit to Liberty Avenue
Optional Activities
- Explore Alfama Quarter, Castle, and traditional tabernas
Landmarks/POIs Belem Tower Jeronimos Monastery Monument to the Discoverers Marquis of Pombal Square Liberty Avenue Alfama Quarter - Day 6
Lisbon to Caceres to Madrid
You depart for Caceres, a UNESCO World Heritage city that blends Roman, Islamic, Gothic, and Italian architectural styles. You'll walk through the Plaza Mayor and the Medieval Quarter before heading back to Madrid to end your tour. This is mostly a travel day, but Caceres is worth seeing if you have time to explore it.
Included Activities
- Walk through Caceres Plaza Mayor
- Explore Medieval Quarter of Caceres
Landmarks/POIs Caceres Caceres Plaza Mayor
