Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid - Salamanca - Porto
You'll depart Madrid at 8:00 a.m. and head toward Salamanca, a historic university city where you get free time to walk around the old town. The Plaza Mayor there is worth seeing, with its Baroque architecture and all. After that you'll travel on to Porto for the night, so you have time to settle in and maybe grab dinner before turning in.
Optional Activities
- Explore Salamanca old town
- Admire Plaza Mayor in Salamanca
Landmarks Plaza Mayor 
- Day 2
Porto
After breakfast, you'll start with a panoramic tour of Porto, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour covers the cathedral, the Stock Exchange, and the Church of Santa Clara. By mid-afternoon you'll visit a local wine cellar to try some Port wine, and then the rest of your day opens up for wandering around on your own. You can explore neighborhoods, grab lunch, or just relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Porto
- Visit Cathedral of Porto
- Visit Stock Exchange
- Visit Church of Santa Clara
- Porto wine tasting at local wine cellar
Landmarks Cathedral of Porto Stock Exchange (Bolsa do Porto) Church of Santa Clara - Day 3
Porto - Coimbra - Fátima - Lisbon
You'll leave Porto in the morning and head to Coimbra, where one of Europe's oldest universities sits and where fado music started. You'll have time to check things out at your own pace before moving on to Fátima, one of the world's major pilgrimage destinations. There you can visit the Basilica and Sanctuary, then you'll travel to Lisbon for the night. If you're interested, a traditional fado performance is available in the evening.
Optional Activities
- Explore Coimbra at your own pace
- Visit Basilica in Fátima
- Visit Sanctuary in Fátima
- Traditional fado performance in Lisbon
Landmarks Sanctuary of Fátima University of Coimbra 
- Day 4
Lisbon
Following breakfast, you'll get a panoramic tour of Lisbon, which sits right at the mouth of the Tagus River. You'll see the Park Viewpoint, Edward VII Square, Rossio Square, and Liberdade Avenue. Then you'll walk through the Madragoa District, the birthplace of traditional fado, before heading to Belem to see the Tower of Belém, the Monument to the Discoveries, and the Jerónimos Monastery. Your afternoon is free, though you can book an optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Lisbon
- Visit Park Viewpoint
- Visit Edward VII Square
- Visit Rossio Square
- Visit Liberdade Avenue
- Explore Madragoa District
- Visit Tower of Belém
- Visit Monument to the Discoveries
- Visit Jerónimos Monastery
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril
Landmarks Tower of Belém Monument to the Discoveries Jerónimos Monastery Edward VII Square Rossio Square Madragoa District - Day 5
Lisbon - Mérida - Madrid
After breakfast you'll travel toward the Spanish border and reach Mérida, which has some of Spain's most impressive archaeological sites. You'll get time to see the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. From there you'll head back to Madrid where the tour wraps up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Roman Theatre in Mérida
- Explore Roman Amphitheatre in Mérida
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Mérida Roman Amphitheatre of Mérida 
