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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Portugal, Spain
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
Panoramic tour of Madrid including Retiro Park, Alcala Gate, Serrano?'s street, Columbus Square
Visit the Cathedral and the Church of Santo Tom??© to see the famous El Greco painting "El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz" (The Burial of the Count of Orgaz).?
Visit Santa Maria La Blanca (a former Synagogue), and then proceed to a famous Damascene jewelry, and ancient practice using steel and inlayed gold – a perfect souvenir to bring home!?
Visit a Synagogue and a factory creating Damascenes, intricate inlaid metallic artwork - a perfect souvenir!?
Traditional Spanish lunch at a fine Toledo restaurant, the rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore Madrid on your own.
Visit the magnificent Royal Palace (Palacio Real), consisting of over 3,000 rooms and ending with a red carpet leading to the king's actual throne! ??Explore the ancient Austrian Quarter and the famous Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s grand central square.?
The afternoon is at leisure for you to continue discovering Madrid. Perhaps visit the world-famous Prado Museum to see masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Bosch, Murillo, Rubens
Drive north to Segovia to feast our eyes on the famous 2,000 year-old, Roman Aqueduct (UNESCO’s World Heritage site).?
Avila, stop to take photos of the best preserved medieval ramparts in Europe (UNESCO’s World Heritage site).
Upon arrival in Salamanca, we will have a walking tour of the world-famous Old University.
drive to the Douro Valley, where we will visit and have lunch at the famous Quinta da Pacheca. Afterwards, we will board a small river cruise on the Douro River to Porto.
visit to Porto, featuring a walk along Flores Street, a tour of the Bolsa Stock Exchange Palace, and a visit to St. Francis Church.
We will also visit a Port wine cellar for a tasting. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Dinner will be served at a fine local restaurant.
medieval town of Guimarães (ghee-muh-RAYSH) with a guided walking tour, from the castle to Oliveira Square.
In Braga, we will explore Bom Jesus Hill and Sanctuary, and Braga downtown, including lunch. We return to Porto for leisure time.
Tomar to visit the Convent of Christ - once the Knights Templar’s headquarters in Portugal!
visit Sintra National Park, including the 500 year-old National Palace.
Then, we will enjoy a beautiful panoramic drive along the wild Atlantic coast of Guincho and view Cape Roca - Europe’s westernmost point!
Explore the Portuguese capital today with a visit to Jerónimos Church (UNESCO’s World Heritage site), where lies every student’s favorite navigator, Vasco da Gama.
We’ll also stop to view Bel??©m Tower and enjoy a taste of Pastel de Nata (custard tart), before we proceed to admire the impressive ‘Monument of the Discoveries’.
Overview
Our 12-day tour of Spain and Portugal is overflowing with rich cultural and historical experiences. We explore iconic cities like Madrid, Toledo, and Lisbon and enjoy scenic landscapes such as the Duoro Valley. The itinerary includes luxurious accommodations, gourmet meals, wine tastings, and a even short river cruise!
Day 1 - USA - Madrid
THURSDAY - Overnight flight to Madrid, the capital of sunny Spain!
Day 2 - Madrid - Welcome Dinner Tonight
FRIDAY - Bienvenidos a España! Madrid welcomes you with its friendly atmosphere. Our representative will greet you and arrange the transfer to the hotel.
Early this evening we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of Madrid including Retiro Park, Alcala Gate, Serrano's street, Columbus Square. For you shoppers, you’ll be happy that our hotel is situated in the heart of the downtown shopping district. We’ll end the day with dinner and wine at our hotel.
Day 3 - Madrid - Toledo - Madrid - Traditional Spanish Lunch
SATURDAY - This morning, we travel to Toledo, the historical, cultural, and religious heart of Spain, known as the city of 3 cultures due to its Islamic, Hebrew, and Christian influences.
We will visit the Cathedral and the Church of Santo Tom to see the famous El Greco painting "El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz" (The Burial of the Count of Orgaz).
Next, we visit Santa Maria La Blanca (a former Synagogue), and then proceed to a famous Damascene jewelry, and ancient practice using steel and inlayed gold – a perfect souvenir to bring home!
Next, we visit a Synagogue and a factory creating Damascenes, intricate inlaid metallic artwork - a perfect souvenir!
After a traditional Spanish lunch at a fine Toledo restaurant, the rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore Madrid on your own.
Day 4 - Madrid - City Tour - Leisure
SUNDAY - We will visit the magnificent Royal Palace (Palacio Real), consisting of over 3,000 rooms and ending with a red carpet leading to the king's actual throne! Next, we will explore the ancient Austrian Quarter and the famous Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s grand central square.
The afternoon is at leisure for you to continue discovering Madrid. Perhaps visit the world-famous Prado Museum to see masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Bosch, Murillo, Rubens, and many more.
Day 5 - Madrid - Segovia - Avila - Salamanca
MONDAY - Today, we say goodbye to Madrid and drive north to Segovia to feast our eyes on the famous 2,000 year-old, Roman Aqueduct (UNESCO’s World Heritage site).
We then head to Avila, with a stop to take photos of the best preserved medieval ramparts in Europe (UNESCO’s World Heritage site). Upon arrival in Salamanca, we will have a walking tour of the world-famous Old University.
Dinner with great wines will be served at our hotel.
Day 6 - Salamanca - Douro Valley Lunch - River Cruise to Porto
TUESDAY - We will drive to the Douro Valley, where we will visit and have lunch at the famous Quinta da Pacheca. Afterwards, we will board a small river cruise on the Douro River to Porto.
Day 7 - Porto - Wine Tasting - Leisure Afternoon - Dinner Out
WEDNESDAY - Today, we will enjoy a visit to Porto, featuring a walk along Flores Street, a tour of the Bolsa Stock Exchange Palace, and a visit to St. Francis Church.
We will also visit a Port wine cellar for a tasting. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Dinner will be served at a fine local restaurant.
Day 8 - Porto - Guimarães - Braga
THURSDAY - We will visit the medieval town of Guimarães (ghee-muh-RAYSH) with a guided walking tour, from the castle to Oliveira Square.
In Braga, we will explore Bom Jesus Hill and Sanctuary, and Braga downtown, including lunch. We return to Porto for leisure time.
Day 9 - Porto - Tomar - Obidos - Lisbon
FRIDAY - On or way from Porto to Lisbon, we will make a stop in Tomar to visit the Convent of Christ - once the Knights Templar’s headquarters in Portugal!
Voted one of Portugal’s ‘Seven Wonders’ charming"bidos is considered one of Europe's best-preserved medieval villages. See if you agree!
Free time on your own before dinner at our Lisbon hotel.
Day 10 - Lisbon - Sintra & Cascais Excursion - Lisbon - Fado Dinner Show
SATURDAY - We will visit Sintra National Park, including the 500 year-old National Palace.
Then, we will enjoy a beautiful panoramic drive along the wild Atlantic coast of Guincho and view Cape Roca - Europe’s westernmost point!
The old fishing town of Cascais (cus-KAIZ) is not far. Now it’s one of the fanciest towns in Portugal!
The word "fado" means "fate" in Portuguese, and Fado songs reflect lost love, heartbreak, and hope. Tonight, we will enjoy a famous Fado dinner-show!
Day 11 - Lisbon City Tour - Farewell Dinner Tonight
SUNDAY - We are exploring the Portuguese capital today with a visit to Jerónimos Church (UNESCO’s World Heritage site), where lies every student’s favorite navigator, Vasco da Gama.
We’ll also stop to view Belm Tower and enjoy a taste of Pastel de Nata (custard tart), before we proceed to admire the impressive ‘Monument of the Discoveries’.
Tonight, we are all invited to a festive Farewell Dinner, to say goodbye to this amazing Spain and Portugal tour and the new friends we have made.
Day 12 - Lisbon - USA
MONDAY - Departure transfers for your flight home. Hasta pronto!
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
Perillo Tours
* Centrally Located 4 & 5-Star Hotels
* Buffet Breakfast Daily
* 3 Lunches, 6 Dinners with wine, beer or soft drink
* Wireless Headsets to Hear Your Guide Clearly
* Airport Transfers
* River Cruise on the Douro River to Porto
* All sightseeing and entry fees described
* Travel Wallet, Baggage Tags and Travel Documents Included
* Baggage Handling Throughout (except at airports)
* Hotel Service Charges and all Tips for Hotel & Restaurant Personnel
* Professional Tour Directors and Licensed Local Guides
* Complimentary Wi-Fi on Bus
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
