Portugal Explorer From Madrid - 9 days

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Experience Spain and Portugal on this 9-day tour, starting in Madrid with a panoramic city tour of its medieval origins, Renaissance landmarks, and modern avenues. Visit Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage city, then cross into Portugal to explore Porto’s historic architecture and renowned Port Wine Cellars. Discover Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest uni...
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Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Madrid - Start and end your Portuguese adventure in the elegant Spanish capital city
    • Salamanca - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city, admire its renowned university, and discover its extraordinary architectural and artistic legacy
    • Porto - Visit the UNESCO World Heritage city, admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara Church, enjoy views along the Douro River, and taste Port wine at one of the renowned Port Wine Cellars
    • Fatima - Visit the centre of Christian faith and pilgrimage, explore the Basilica, Cova da Iria (site of Virgin Mary's apparition), and the Chapel of the Apparitions, which houses the tombs of Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta
    • Lisbon - Explore the main squares and avenues, visit Belem Tower, the exterior of the Jerónimos Monastery, the Monument to the Discoverers, and wander through the historic Alfama district

What's this trip about?

    Experience Spain and Portugal on this 9-day tour, starting in Madrid with a panoramic city tour of its medieval origins, Renaissance landmarks, and modern avenues. Visit Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage city, then cross into Portugal to explore Porto’s historic architecture and renowned Port Wine Cellars. Discover Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, and Fatima, a famous pilgrimage site. Continue to the Batalha Monastery, the fishing town of Nazare, and Alcobaça with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery. Conclude in Lisbon with a city tour of highlights like Belem Tower, Jeronimo's Monastery, and the Monument to the Discoverers, before returning to Madrid pass through the Roman city of Merida.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 70 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMadrid
End CityMadrid

Destinations

Attractions

  • Lisbon
  • Madrid
  • Porto

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 70

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 70

Trip includes

    • 8 breakfasts
    • 8 nights in 3-4 star hotels
    • Escorted by a bilingual Spanish and English-speaking tour escort with local guides for some sightseeing (groups of 11 or fewer will not have a tour escort, and will be provided with the services of a driver)
    • Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
    • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 9
    • Guided sightseeing in Madrid, Porto, Coimbra, Fatima, Batalha, Nazare, Alcobaca, Lisbon, and Merida
    • Douro Cruise and wine tasting in Porto
    • 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

Travel Map

Day : 1 Madrid

Upon arrival in Madrid, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax or explore Madrid at your own pace. Please Note: This is a bi-lingual, large group coach tour, where a majority of travellers are Spanish, so Engli...

Day : 2 Madrid

This morning, after breakfast, we’ll embark on a captivating panoramic city tour through Madrid, tracing the city’s rich history from its medieval roots. Our journey begins with a glimpse of the Arab fortress and a stroll through the charming Barrio de la Morería, a d...

Day : 3 Madrid

Madrid - Salamanca - Porto (Portugal). Today, we will embark on journey from Madrid to Salamanca, known as a University and World Heritage City. Once we have arrived in Salamanca, you will have time at leisure to explore this architectural and artistic wealth that Salamanca has to offer at your own pace. Afterwards, we will depart for the Portuguese border making our way to Porto,Portugal.

Day : 4 Porto

Today, we set off on a sightseeing tour of Porto, a World Heritage city. We admire its magnificent Cathedral, with stunning views over the city, the historic Stock Exchange building showcasing impressive neoclassical architecture, and the beautiful Santa Clara church ...

Day : 5 Porto

Porto - Coimbra - Fatima. After breakfast, we journey to Coimbra, a city renowned for housing one of Europe’s oldest universities and being the birthplace of Fado. You have the opportunity to explore at your leisure, with suggestions such as visiting the stunning Joan...

Day : 6 Fatima

Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaca - Lisbon. We depart for the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an exceptional example of Gothic and Manueline architecture. We take time to admire this magnificent structure. We then continue to the picturesque ...

Day : 7 Lisbon

In the morning, we begin our city tour of Lisbon, once called Olissipo, as we discover its main squares, grand avenues, and historic landmarks, including the Belem Tower, the exterior of Jeronimo's Monastery, and the Monument to the Discoverers. The afternoon is yo...

Day : 8 Lisbon

Lisbon - Merida (Spain) - Madrid. After breakfast, we depart towards Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage city. As the capital of Extremadura, Merida is renowned for its rich historical heritage, including well-preserved Roman ruins such as the impressive theatre, amphith...

Day : 9 Madrid

Tuck into 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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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,795
Price per day$199
Last Updated: 3/25/2025

All departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 6 people. Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single' price applies for solo travellers who require their own room.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • City taxes
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • Optional activities & additional attractions unless specified above

Accommodation

3-4 star hotels (upgrade available)
Travel Insurance
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
No minimum age - Children under 4 years old stay free when sharing a room with two adults. Child price available for children aged 4 to 7 years, sharing a room with two adults. Note: A maximum of one child per room is allowed.
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