Madrid, Lisbon, and Porto Tour including Fátima

Madrid and Portugal await you with open arms on this comprehensive 6-day tour by air-conditioned coach, departing from central Madrid. Admire all the facets of the country, where Celts, Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, and Christians have all left their mark. Delight in the colorful streets of Lisbon, the Christian devotion of Fátima, the beautiful views from a cruise on the Douro River, and a tasting of the famous Port wine, among many other surprises that await you.

Additional Information

• We offer two different accommodation options: Superior T or Superior Plus A. Both categories, carefully selected, guarantee all our guests comfortable accommodation with high quality standards. Please note that Superior Plus A class is generally more centrally located.
• Although our tours are bilingual, please select your preferred language at the time of booking.
• One standard suitcase and one carry-on bag are allowed per person. Any extra luggage may incur a transport charge. Luggage is the client's responsibility.
• Local Tourist Tax for Lisbon and Porto not included, to be paid directly at the hotel.

Included

• Scheduled pick-up from our hotels in central Madrid
• Guided tours in Porto and Lisbon
• Cruise on the Douro River and wine tasting in Porto
• Assistance from a bilingual tour guide during the tour
• Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach
• 5 nights' accommodation in selected class
• Daily breakfast
• Travel insurance

Not Included

• Local Tourist Tax for Lisbon and Porto not included, to be paid directly at the hotel
• Other services not specified

Itinerary

• Day 1: Madrid

  Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel. The latest time to arrive at the hotel and ensure departure without missing services is 3:00 PM.

• Day 2: Madrid, Salamanca, Porto

  Departure will be from our scheduled hotels in Madrid. Please check your documentation for more details about pickup. Departure to Salamanca. Free time in this university city, a World Heritage Site of great architectural and artistic wealth, and departure to the Portuguese border until arriving in Porto. Accommodation.
  Pickup at the 'Aloft' hotel at 08:30 (it is recommended to be there by 08:15).
  Accommodation: Class T: AC Porto or similar // Class A: BessaHotel Boavista / Vila Galé Porto or similar.

• Day 3: Porto

  Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of this World Heritage city, where you'll see the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange, and the Church of Santa Clara. Afterwards, enjoy a different perspective of the city along the Douro River aboard a cruise and discover its historical heritage by visiting a renowned Port Wine Cellar with a wine tasting. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation: Class T: AC Porto or similar // Class A: BessaHotel Boavista / Vila Galé Porto or similar.

• Day 4: Porto, Coimbra, Fatima

  Breakfast. Departure for Coimbra, home to one of Europe's oldest universities and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Continue to Fátima. Center of Christian Faith and a World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, the site of the apparition of the Virgin Mary. The Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, houses the tombs of the three shepherd children, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. In the evening, you may attend the candlelight procession. Accommodation: Class T: Sao José or similar // Class A: Aurea, Regina, or similar.

• Day 5: Fátima, Batalha, Nazare, Alcobaca, Lisbon

  Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the Batalha Monastery, a Gothic and Manueline masterpiece declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will continue to the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage Site) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the 12th century. Continue to Lisbon. Accommodation.
  Accommodation: Class T: Roma or similar // Class A: Lutécia / VIP Art’s / VIP Entrecampos or similar.

• Day 6: Lisbon

  Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the city, formerly known as Olissipo, a tour of its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery (exterior), Monument to the Discoveries... Free afternoon to discover the nostalgic corners of this city such as the Alfama neighborhood or take the optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais (World Heritage Sites). Overnight at the hotel.
  Accommodation: Class T: Roma or similar // Class A: Lutécia / VIP Art's / VIP Entrecampos or similar.

• Day 7: Lisbon, Mérida, Madrid

  Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Mérida, a World Heritage City. Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, is known for its rich historical heritage, including its well-preserved Roman ruins: the theater, the amphitheater, the Roman bridge, and more. Free time before continuing to Madrid.
  Arrival at the 'Aloft' hotel at 6:30 p.m.

• Day 8: Madrid

  Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. End of services.