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Itinerary
Day 1 Madrid Airport Madrid
Meet and greet at the airport. Take a transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight stay in Madrid at Princesa Plaza Hotel.
Day 2 Madrid
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.
Overnight stay in Madrid at Princesa Plaza Hotel.
Breakfast
Day 3 Madrid Salamanca Porto
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 Vila Gale Porto.
Breakfast
Day 4 Porto
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 Vila Gale Porto.
Breakfast
Day 5 Porto Coimbra Fatima
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 Santa-Maria.
Breakfast
Day 6 Fatima Batalha Nazare Alcobaca Lisbon
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 Lutecia Hotel.
Breakfast
Day 7 Lisbon
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.
Overnight stay in Lisbon at Lutecia Hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 Lisbon Caceres Cordoba
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
Day 9 Cordoba Seville
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.
Breakfast
Day 10 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.
Overnight stay in Seville at Hesperia Seville.
Breakfast
Day 11 SevilleGranada
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.
Overnight stay in Granada at Sabica Hotel.
Breakfast
Day 12 GranadaValencia
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”.
Overnight stay in Valencia at NH Valencia Las Artes.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13 Valencia Barcelona
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
Day 14 Barcelona
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.
Breakfast
Day 15 BarcelonaBarcelona Airport
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. End of the service.
Breakfast
Accommodation
Vila Galé Porto hotel
Porto
Vila Galé Porto hotel is right in the center of Porto, a ten-minute walk from the famous and commercial Rua de Santa Catarina. It was built in 1999 and renovated in 2015. The metro station Campo 24 de Agosto is 100 meters from this hotel and allows easy and quick access to any point in the city and the airport. Vila Galé Porto hotel has a restaurant, two bars and multipurpose rooms for events and meetings. On the top floor, you will find the Satsanga Spa, where you can go for a swim in the indoor pool, relax in the hydromassage pool or work out in the gym, enjoying what is considered one of the best views over the city.
Hotel Sainte-Marie
Fatima
With a prime location, just 2 minutes walk from the Sanctuary of Fatima, Hotel Santa Maria follows the most modern concepts of architecture and contemporary design, providing the guests peace and tranquility. The Hotel Santa Maria has 173 rooms spread over 120 Santa Maria Jardim rooms, of which 91 have twin beds, 12 double rooms - double bed, 9 single rooms and 8 suites; 53 Santa Maria Plus rooms, of which 49 are twin rooms - two beds, 3 double rooms - double bed and 1 Suite Plus. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, free wifi, safe box, TV, minibar, telephone, electronic door locks, full bathroom, hairdryer and amenities. Surrounded by a garden, the restaurant of Hotel Santa Maria offers a modern and cosy atmosphere where you will be able to taste delicious Portuguese and International cuisine prepared by chef Cristina Figueira, who will invite you to enjoy the wonderful regional cooking. Come and discover good wines or just have a light snack. The bar offers a pleasant atmosphere where you can enjoy a drink or a light meal.
Lutecia Smart Design Hotel
Lisbon
The Lutecia Smart Design Hotel is a modern 4-star hotel in the heart of Lisbon. Belonging to a Portuguese family that believes that the essence of Hospitality is a continuous recognition of its customers, the hotel offers a wide range of brightand spacious rooms with all comforts,as well as a sophisticated restaurant and a Drinks & Friends bar area.
Hesperia Seville
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.
Hotel Hesperia
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.
Hotel NH Valencia Las Artes
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.
Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
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.
