Kickstart your Best of Spain and Portugal trip in the beautiful city of Barcelona where the cultural charm and sprawling coast will transport you into utmost bliss, before moving to Valencia. For a walk down history, take a stroll down the cobbled streets of Malaga and shake a leg or two at the lively bohemian cafes at Granada. For all the foodies out there, the gastronomical creations in Seville will leave you wanting for more. End your Spanish adventure in the beautiful capital of Madrid with a day tour in Toledo. You will then fly across the border to the beautiful Portuguese town of Porto where the old town charm will leave you awestruck. After this, head to the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. After an insightful and adventurous tour, end your holiday in the heritage sites of Sintra and Cascais.
Arrive in Barcelona. After you land and gather your belongings you will transfer to the hotel.
An enchanting seaside city, Barcelona comes with loads of culture, famous architecture and a world-class dining scene.
Here you will go on a hop on hop off sightseeing tour. Barcelona has many UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the highlights of this tour are the Gothic Quarter, Casa Mila, Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and Casa Batlló. Plus, throughout the city, you will be able to marvel at the work of Antoni Gaudí, a world-famous architect.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Barcelona.
After breakfast, you will prepare for a half day Montserrat excursion.
Meaning ‘serrated mountain’ in the Catalan language, Montserrat is very different from its neighbour – Barcelona. Montserrat is serene and relaxing and a great day trip option from Barcelona. The imposing mountains of the region are special as they are known to house statue of Virgin Mary, who is believed to perform several miracles and attract plenty of visitors.
It’s also a go-to place for adventure seekers and rock climbers, the trails have breathtaking views. Plus, the Penedès region is associated with producing a local variety of champagne known as cava.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Barcelona.
After breakfast, transfer to the train station where you will take a train to Valencia.
Valencia is a magnificent city with a thriving eating, cultural, dining and nightlife scene. With contemporary buildings, many museums, a colourful old quarter and endless stretches of pristine beach there’s plenty to do and see. Don’t forget to try the ever-famous paella.
Here, you will go on a hop on and hop off sightseeing tour. You will explore sites such as Plaza del Ayuntamiento, central market, Plaza de la Reina, former silks exchange – La Lonja, Turia river bed gardens, Miguelete bell tower, etc.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Valencia.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel in Valencia. Transfer to the train station from where you will take a train to Malaga. Once you reach, transfer to your hotel.
Come to Málaga, the largest city on the Costa del Sol. It’s a city that was the birthplace of the artist Picasso, and is overflowing with history, a variety of art galleries, beaches and excellent cuisine.
Here, you will be able to witness the city in all its glory on a hop on hop off sightseeing tour. You will stop by the cathedral La Manquita, the Picasso Museum, the Playa de la Malagueta beach and Plaza de Toros.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Málaga.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the train station and head to Granada by bus. After you reach, you will go to your hotel.
Once the capital of Moorish Kingdom and situated on the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Granada is where you will find beautiful landscaped gardens and mesmeric Islamic décor that are unparalleled. The streets of Granada are brimming with bustling bars, intimate flamenco clubs, bohemian cafes which leaves as much as an impression as the traditional sites.
Visit the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alhambra is located on a rock hill which overlooks the magnificent city of Granada. As you set sights on Alhambra, you will see Islamic architecture in all its glory. This site consists of beautifully landscaped gardens and stunning Moorish palaces. The main highlights are the Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces, the Palace of Charles V, the imposing towers and Generalife.
You will stay overnight in a hotel in Málaga.
After eating breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the train station. From here you will board a train to Seville.
Seville is the capital of Andalusia and the best place for foodies to visit and those who love dancing, this is the hub of the ever-famous flamenco dance form where dance floors are constantly buzzing.
You will spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring on your own.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Seville.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will head on a hop on hop off sightseeing tour of Seville. This tour will cover sights such as the Tower of Gold, the ornate Plaza de España, several museums in Seville, Seville Cathedral, Maria Luisa Park, the former Jewish Santa Cruz quarter, the Alcazar and the lively Macarena neighbourhood.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Seville.
After eating breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the train station. From here you will board a train to Madrid.
Madrid is an engrossing city that will have you gripped from the moment you set on it. It has fine art from Flemish to Goya, it’s one of the richest culinary capitals of Europe, the architectural wonders provide a stunning backdrop to city life and to top it all off, the night life is legendary.
Once you reach the hotel, get ready for a hop on hop off sightseeing bus tour around the magical city of Madrid. On this tour, you will visit highlights such as the Plaza de España, Gran Vía, Puerta del Sol, Habsburg old quarter, the Real Madrid Stadium, Paseo de la Castellana, Puerta de Alcalá and Santiago Bernabéu.
You will stay overnight in Madrid.
After breakfast at the hotel, you go on an excursion to Toledo.
Toledo is known as the ‘city of three cultures’, as for centuries, Arabs, Christians and Jews all lived within the walls of the city. In Toledo, you can find a wealth of monuments and a cultural and artistic legacy which can be witnessed in the form of fortresses, palaces, synagogues, churches and mosques.
After your tour, you will head back to Madrid by bus.
You will stay overnight in Madrid.
After eating breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the airport. From here you will board a plane to Porto, Portugal. Later, transfer to your hotel.
Porto, a coastal city, allures travellers with its delectable food and Port wine, UNESCO World Heritage status Historic Centre and charming locals. The Douro River provides a scenic backdrop to the cutting-edge architecture, quirky street art and several points of attraction.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Porto.
After breakfast, prepare for an excursion to a winery where you can indulge in port wine tasting.
Start the tour off with breathtaking views of the riverside and the historic centre. Move on to Régua where you will visit the town centre and learn about the vineyards and later, enjoy wine tasting at a Port Wine Estate. You will also visit a small town called Pinhão and the historic centre in Vila Real’s and witness stunning panoramic views.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Porto.
After eating breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the train station. From here you will board a train to Lisbon.
Upon arriving, you will notice the picture-perfect scenery of the largest city of Portugal, Lisbon filled with white-domed cathedrals, ancient ruins, cobbled alleyways. The city is located on seven hills at the wide mouth of the river Tagus and is one of the sunniest cities in all of Europe.
The rest of the day is free to explore on your own.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Lisbon.
After breakfast at the hotel, prepare for a hop on hop off sightseeing tour. Among the many stops, a few are the Alfama Quarter, Belem Tower located right on the waterfront and the Jerónimos Monastery.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Lisbon.
Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage listen centre and it entices travellers with its dewy forests brimming with thick greenery, rippling mountains, glittering palaces and exotic gardens. You will feel like you stepped into a fairy tale. You can explore sites such as the Moorish Castle, the Pena Palace and Town Palace.
Cascais has transformed itself from a sleepy village to a playground for summertime for wave-frolicking travellers. The golden bays allure holidaymakers, sun-worshippers and those who want to dip in the Atlantic. For life outside the beach, you can explore the small museums, the old town, cool gardens, the lively bars and scrumptious restaurants.
You will stay overnight at a hotel in Lisbon.
After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to bid adios to Spain and Portugal and head to the airport for your flight to your onward destination.