Barcelona, Portugal & Andalucia - 16 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Barcelona - Visit La Sagrada Familia and see other highlights of Gaudi's work on an included city tour, with free time to further explore
- Madrid - See the modern and historic highlights of the city on a guided tour and enjoy free time to further explore independently
- Porto - Cruise the Spanish Fjords and the Douro River through the city, then visit the Port wine cellars to sample a local tipple
- Lisbon - See the fortified Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoverers on a city tour, and enjoy free time in the historic Alfama Quarter
- Merida - Explore the Roman ruins, including the stunning Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre.
- Cordoba - Explore this historic Roman city and enjoy an included visit to La Mezquita, a sprawling mosque-cathedral
- Seville - Visit the second largest cathedral in the Catholic world and take in the highlights of the Andalusian capital on a city tour
- Malaga - Take a guided our of this coastal Costa del Sol gem and visit its historic landmarks
- Granada - Discover the Alhambra palace and fortress dating back to the 13th Century, and visit the adjacent Generalife Gardens
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Trip includes
- 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 6 dinners
- 15 nights 4-star hotels
- Escorted by an English-speaking tour guide (or driver-guide for groups of 12 or fewer), with local guides for included sightseeing
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 16
- Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
- High-speed train ticket in Tourist Class from Barcelona to Madrid (unescorted)
- Guided sightseeing in Barcelona, Madrid, Porto, Lisbon, Coimbra, Cordoba, Seville, Granada & Malaga
- Entrance to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Cordoba Mosque, Seville Cathedral & the Alhambra
- Chocolate & Churros tasting in Madrid
- Douro River Cruise & wine tasting in Porto
- Cruise along the Aveiro estuary in a typical moliceiro
- Fado show in Porto (including dinner)
- Visit to wineries and sherry wine tasting in Jerez
- Visit & Ticket Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez
- Flamenco experience in Granada (including dinner)
- Olive oil tasting at a local Almazara
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.
Itinerary
On arrival in Barcelona, you will be collected and transferred to our hotel. The rest of today is free for you to head out and explore the city.
Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour in Barcelona this morning. Driving down the city's main streets, we will admire some of Gaudi's impressive modernist works, such as Le Pedrera and Casa Mila. We stroll through Montjuic Park to admire the surrounding views of the city ...
Barcelona - Madrid. After breakfast this morning there is an included transfer to the train station, from where you will take the high speed train to Madrid - you will travel unescorted but will be met by your guide when disembarking in Madrid. There's an included transfer to the hotel. Join your fellow travelers for an authentic Tapas Dinner. Spend the rest of the day is at leisure.
Today we explore the Spanish capital on a coach tour. We take in highlights of the city including the historic Barrio de la Morería region, Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol central square, Plaza Mayor and the Neptuno Fountains. These are dedicated to Neptune, a Roma...
Madrid - Salamanca - Porto (Portugal). Departing Madrid after breakfast, we make a stop in the university city of Salamanca, with free time to enjoy a stroll around. After our visit, we cross the border into Portugal and complete our drive to Porto. One of the oldest cities in Europe, Porto is located along the Douro River estuary and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Today is spent exploring Porto with a number of included activities. We enjoy a guided city tour, taking in highlights such as the Cathedral, Stock Exchange and Santa Clara Church. We also take a cruise on the Douro River, which runs through the heart of Porto. And we visit one of the riverfront Port Wine Cellars, with included tasting of this local drink.
Porto - Aveiro - Coimbra. After breakfast, we set off for Aveiro, famous for its charming canals that have earned it the nickname "The Venice of Portugal." Here, we will take an exciting ride on a moliceiro, a traditional colourful boat perfect for exploring Aveiro's ...
Coimbra - Batalha - Nazare - Lisbon. We’ll begin our day with breakfast at the hotel before departing for the Batalha Monastery, a stunning example of Gothic and Manueline architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. From there, we continue to the charming fishi...
Our day starts with a city sightseeing tour, taking in many of Lisbon's highlights. We see the city's main plazas, the fortified Belem Tower, Jeronimo's Monastery, the Monument to the Discoverers and the Marquis of Pombal Square roundabout. The afternoon is free, a...
Lisbon - Merida (Spain) - Cordoba. We start our day with breakfast at the hotel before setting off for Andalusia. Crossing back into Spain, our first stop is Mérida, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its impressive Roman ruins, including the stunning Roman T...
Cordoba - Seville. This morning we tour Cordoba, an important Roman city that was also an Islamic centre during the Middle Ages. The most important landmark here is the sprawling La Mezquita mosque-cathedral, which dates back to 988 AD. Entrance to the mosque is inclu...
Today we explore Seville on a guided tour. Entrance to the city's cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world, is included. We also visit the Santa Cruz Quarter, where the famous opera 'Carmen' is largely set. Wander through Maria Luisa Park and the picturesque Plaza Espana. After our tour, the afternoon is free for you to further explore Seville at your own pace.
Seville - Jerez - Ronda. After breakfast, we journey south through charming Andalusian villages to Jerez, where we’ll immerse ourselves in two quintessential aspects of Andalusian culture: wine and horses. We will visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, f...
Ronda - Malaga. After breakfast, we depart for Malaga, a city rich in history and culture. We'll explore its fascinating landmarks, from the impressive Roman Theatre to the Moorish Alcazaba and the towering Castle of Gibralfaro. Our journey then takes us to Granada, a...
Granada - Madrid. After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll set off to explore the legendary Alhambra complex with a local guide, immersing ourselves in its breathtaking palaces and enchanting Generalife Gardens. Once we’ve soaked up the magic of this iconic site, we’ll jou...
Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel before our tour comes to an end. There is an included transfer to the airport.
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