Itinerary
Meet and greet at the airport. Take a transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight stay in Madrid at Riu Plaza Hotel.
Morning guided city tour of Madrid; discover the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterised by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Free time for Lunch.
In the late afternoon, take part to a Tapas Tour- Historical, gastronomic experience: Stroll through the Madrid of the Austrias and discover its most curious legends and stories, we will visit several typical Madrid establishments where you can taste the most classical tapas of the capital. Taverns full of flavor and history, a living memory of traditional Madrid. In each of them we will try some of its most characteristic tapas, accompanied by local wines, pairing with the lid (our suggestion, you can request any another type of drink).
Overnight stay in Madrid at Riu Plaza Hotel.
After breakfast, depart from our established hotels in Madrid and drive to Salamanca. You will have some free time to explore Salamanca, a University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. In the afternoon, departure to the Portuguese border and reach the opulent city of Porto.
Overnight stay in Porto at Bessahotel Boavista.
Breakfast at the hotel, then take part in a panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, considered a World Heritage city. We admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the river Douro aboard the BlueBoats Cruise and discover the historic heritage visiting one wellknown Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included. Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Porto at Bessahotel Boavista.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Travel to Coimbra. City seat of one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time for lunch and, then, proceed to Fatima. Centre of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night you may have the chance to attend the procession of the candles.
Overnight stay in Fatima at Hotel Estrela.
Breakfast at the hotel. Travel to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time to relax and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. Last stop for the day is Lisbon where you will stay for the next 2 nights.
Overnight stay in Lisbon at Vile Gale Opera.
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo, drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas” where Fado sounds.
In the evening, enjoy a typical Portuguese dinner visiting one of the oldest Fado venues in the city and located in one of the most interesting cultural neighborhoods in the area.
Overnight stay in Lisbon at Vile Gale Opera.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architectur. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate.
Overnight stay in Cordoba at Hesperia Cordoba.
Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville.
Overnight stay in Seville at Hesperia Seville.
After breakfast, you will join a panoramic city tour of the stunning Seville, where you will visit the Gothic Cathedral with the largest area in the world; declared World Heritage by UNESCO is 1987. Its construction dates back to 1401 on the site where the old Aljama Mosque was located, of which the “La Giralda” Minaret symbol of Seville is preserved, with the possibility of climbing its 104-metre bell tower and contemplating the best views of the city. You will also visit the Patio de los Naranjos and the Tomb on the pedestal of Christopher Columbus. Then, continue to Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España.
In the afternoon, you will take part to a one-hour boat ride on the Guadalquivir River, the river of the great waters and main Port of Spain in the Indian Campaign, which will allow us to contemplate and admire the fine silhouette of this magical city.
Overnight stay in Seville at Hesperia Seville.
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of Andalusia observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving.
Stop at the Flamenco Temple, that is an imposing cave divided into three sheds, creating a cruising shape, leading to a large central area where the stage is located, elevated one metre above the ground, to promote visibility from any point of the cave. You will enjoy a typical Flamenco show in the cave of Albaicín, full of strength and beauty. Then, take a tour of the most rhythmic sticks of this art, such as: flamenco tangos, bulerías, alegrías, guajira, soleá or bulerías or segurilla, alternating the dance moments with some contemporary flamenco singing and guitar playing.
Overnight stay in Granada at Melia Granada.
After breakfast, start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura River, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”.
In the late afternoon, we will discover the Paseo de la Alameda, the Ensanche, with significant buildings such as the Casa Chapa or the Ortega house, to continue to the neighborhood of Colón, from which we will start a walking tour that will reveal an eclectic and original city: the Casa de los Dragones, and its commercial area, the Plaza del Patriarca and the Palace of the Marquis de dos Aguas, the street of La Paz, the most modernist city and entry point of medieval Valencia. Our tour will end at a local restaurant where we will enjoy the original and authentic Valencian paella. The menu consists of starters, Valencian paella, dessert, coffee and a drink.
Overnight stay in Valencia at NH Valencia Las Artes.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to see the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings.
Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism.
Overnight stay in Barcelona at Catalonia Barcelona Plaza.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera (Casa Milá), – declared World Heritage building. – The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy.
Overnight stay in Barcelona at Catalonia Barcelona Plaza.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. End of the service.
Hotel options
Madrid
Located in the heart of Madrid and, specifically, in the so-called Art Triangle made up of the city's main museums: the Prado Museum, the Thyssen Museum and the Reina Sofía Museum, is the Tryp Madrid Atocha.The Hotel, which is built in an emblematic palatial building from 1913, has among its magnificent services with free Internet connection, 6 meeting rooms with capacity for up to 250 people and magnificent spacious and bright rooms. Tryp Madrid Atocha is the perfect option for business and leisure trips, thanks to its excellent location in the city center and the quality of its services.
Porto
Centrally located in Porto’s prestigious Boavista district, a few minutes from Casa da Musica, BessaHotel offers a fitness centre and a Turkish bath. Free WiFi is available. Boavista is a great choice for travellers interested in city trips, monuments and food.
Fatima
Founded in the 1950s on the doorstep of the Sanctuary of Fátima, the Estrela de Fátima Hotel reopened in 2019 completely renovated. It maintained its unique location - it is probably the best located hotel in Fátima, just crossing the street to access the sanctuary. Its interior design was inspired by the region and transports the visitor to a unique tranquility. For the rooms, three decorations were chosen: one with warm colors and floral motifs, another with tranquil colors and arboreal motifs and another, more recent, with the sober luminosity that will transport the guest to a serene and relaxing environment. The hotel offers a beautiful terrace where guests can rest on hot days. Next to it is a small playground.
Lisbon
Right in front of the Tagus River, you will find the hotel Vila Galé Ópera, located near the Lisbon Congress Center and the leisure area of Docas. In just a few minutes, you will reach the monumental area of Belém and the historic center of the Portuguese capital. Designed by the renowned Portuguese architect Manuel Salgado, and renovated in 2014, the decoration of this themed hotel set in Lisbon was inspired by the opera and classical music. Featuring a modern decor, many of its rooms offer an unparalleled view of the Tagus River, an icon of the city. The hotel offers free wi-fi access in all areas, as well as spaces for meetings and banquets, a spa with indoor pool, gym, sauna, Turkish bath and massage rooms, a restaurant and a bar, where you may be enthralled by the live opera performances that take place twice a week.
Seville
A hotel with charm in Seville cannot allow itself to pass the duende and influence of the city in each of its rooms. At the Hesperia Sevilla hotel you will find it summarized in the two styles that define the Andalusian capital: a style as traditional and welcoming as the streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, or a modern and comfortable style like the Nervión neighborhood. Whatever style you choose, the luxury of its location and the services that characterize every Hesperia hotel will never be lacking.
Cordoba
Hesperia Cordoba is located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and it offers stunning views of the Mosque-Cathedral. This charming hotel in Córdoba does not hesitate to offer it to you in a unique environment, full of services and facilities tailored to everything you could ask for in this enchanting city.
Granada
Located right in the heart of Granada, the Meliá Granada is a stylish hotel giving you close access to all the city's main attractions. It features classic and elegant rooms, some of which offer unique views over the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada.
Valencia
The NH Valencia Las Artes hotel couldn’t be in a better spot. It’s just a couple of minutes’ walk from a science museum, aquarium and IMAX cinema. Buses outside the hotel take you into the old town, and you can be on the beach in 15 minutes. A 2-minute walk to the famous City of Arts and Sciences, which houses a science museum and Europe’s largest aquarium, opposite El Saler shopping centre and 15 minutes’ drive to Malvorrosa Beach. The hotel has 174 rooms in a choice of Standard or Superior as well as two Junior suite. Muted grey, green and brown lends a soothing ambience, and several rooms have garden views.
Barcelona
The Catalonia Barcelona Plaza hotel is located in Barcelona next to Plaza España and the facilities of the Fira de Barcelona and Montjuïc. With 347 rooms, an ideal place to stay on a business trip or a few days off. The panoramic terrace has a swimming pool and a large chill-out area with bar service and offers incomparable views of Plaza España and the Magic Fountains of Montjuïc, as well as most of the rooms. The Catalonia Barcelona Plaza hotel has 3 restaurants, an aesthetic and beauty center with treatments and massages, 13 meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology, free Wi-Fi, parking in the same building and excellent connections with all public transport.
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