Tour Essential Spain and Portugal - 8d - 2027

MADRID 4ºC - 7ºC

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!

Transfer you to the hotel and free time.

You will receive information in the afternoon, either directly or through the information board located at the hotel reception.

MADRID 4ºC - 7ºC

The morning will begin with a comprehensive tour of central Madrid, featuring highlights like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. We’ll then visit Retiro Park, a beautiful oasis in the city center, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Admission is included to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid—considered by many to be the best football club in the world. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.

MADRID 4ºC - 7ºC - MÉRIDA 26ºC - 28ºC - ÉVORA 10ºC - 10ºC - LISBON 13ºC - 15ºC

We´ll leave Madrid, heading towards the capital of Extremadura: Mérida, where we´ll visit the archaeological complex of the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre (tickets included), a World Heritage Site renowned for its excellent state of preservation. There will be time for lunch in the pleasant pedestrian historic center bustling with life and restaurants. We´ll continue to Portugal and stop in Évora, another city recognized as a World Heritage Site, with its white streets, Renaissance palaces, and cathedral. We´ll arrive in Lisbon in the evening.

LISBON 13ºC - 15ºC

In the morning, we´ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon, exploring the Portuguese capital of the seven hills, with its charming alleys, iconic tiles, the feeling of "saudade," and the beautiful Atlantic light. We’ll also visit the Belem neighborhood, from where the great Portuguese navigators set sail to cross the oceans in the 15th century. Free time in the afternoon to walk and go to the Bairro Alto and its viewpoint; if you’d like to, you could take an optional trip to the towns of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. In the evening, we’ll return to the hotel from the lively Restauradores Square, filled with vibrant bars and cafes.

LISBON 13ºC - 15ºC - FÁTIMA 10ºC - 10ºC - PORTO 9ºC - 9ºC

We’ll travel to the north of Portugal, where we’ll visit Fátima, an important pilgrimage site. We’ll then continue to Porto, the country’s second-largest city. After lunch, we’ll enjoy a 50-minute cruise along the Douro River aboard a traditional Portuguese "Rabelo" boat, offering a unique perspective of the city’s beautiful riverside. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to explore the lively medieval Ribeira district, known for its narrow streets lined with historic merchant houses and charming cafés, before heading to the hotel.

PORTO 9ºC - 9ºC - BOM JESUS DO MONTE SANCTUARY - CAMBADOS 10ºC - 10ºC - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA 8ºC - 9ºC

Today, we´ll travel through stunning landscapes. In Braga, we´ll take a ride on the world’s oldest water-operated cable car to reach the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus, where breathtaking views await. After exploring the sanctuary, we recommend descending via its picturesque staircase. Our journey continues into Galicia, where we´ll visit the historic town of Cambados or O Grove in Rías Baixas. Here, we´ll embark on a glass-bottom boat trip along the Ría de Arousa, learning about mussel and oyster production. Enjoy wine and mussel tasting onboard. At lunchtime, we´ll arrive in Santiago de Compostela for a city tour led by a local guide, exploring its medieval streets and renowned pilgrimage sites dating back to the Middle Ages.

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA 8ºC - 9ºC - LUGO 6ºC - 6ºC - LEÓN 24ºC - 24ºC - MADRID 4ºC - 7ºC

We´ll travel along the Way of St. James. in Lugo, we’ll have time to explore the historic town center and its Roman walls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll arrive in Leon, already in Castile, at lunchtime. You will have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Gothic cathedral, renowned for its stained-glass windows, and enjoy a stroll through the historic town center. Departure for Madrid, arriving late in the evening.

Note: If the number of travelers from Leon to Madrid is small, the journey may be made by train or regular transportation.

MADRID 4ºC - 7ºC

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.