About the trip
What could be better than spending eight days in Portugal and Spain? Spending them during the off season when crowds are fewer and travel prices are lower! Begin your European vacation in Lisbon to enjoy guided sightseeing through the Imperial history of the colorful city. In Fátima, hear the story of Our Lady of Fátima at the site where Mary appeared to three shepherd children, then travel to Oporto for sightseeing and port-wine tasting. Enjoy a visit to the colorful city of Braga before continuing on to Salamanca for a wine tasting and dinner at a hacienda. Stand before the masterpieces of Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and more in Madrid’s Prado Museum. Eight days of sumptuous color, cuisine, and culture await you on this guided vacation in Portugal and Spain!
Meals
Accommodation
Hotel Mundial
2 night(s) in Lisbon
Hotel Dom Henrique Downtown
2 night(s) in Porto
Hacienda Zorita Wine Hotel & Organic Farm
1 night(s) in Salamanca
NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara
2 night(s) in Madrid
Included in the price
Lisbon
- Motorcoach
- Headsets throughout the tour. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
Lisbon
- Motorcoach
- Headsets throughout the tour. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive In Lisbon, Portugal
Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2: Lisbon
LISBON Guided sightseeing includes a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. (B)
Day 3: Lisbon–tomar–fátima–porto
TOMAR Free time to browse.FÁTIMA Stop to see the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary before continuing on to Porto. (B) 236 mi / 380 km
Day 4: Porto
PORTO Guided sightseeing includes a panoramic drive to the mouth of the Douro River and the cathedral. Visit the Arabian Hall in the Stock Exchange. Port wine tasting at a local cellar. Free time this afternoon. (B)
Day 5: Porto–braga–salamanca, Spain
BRAGA Orientation walk includes sights of the Castle en route to Salamanca.SALAMANCA [LF] Wine tasting and dinner at a local hacienda. (B,D) 286 mi / 460 km
Day 6: Salamanca–madrid
SALAMANCA Orientation walk includes Plaza Major.MADRID Guided sightseeing includes the Prado Museum and sights of the Cibeles Fountain and Calle Alcala. (B) 137 mi / 220 km
Day 7: Madrid
MADRID Free day. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Madrid with an excursion Toledo. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus
Day 8: Madrid
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
