Lisbon Trip Overview
This tour of Portugal and Spain is one of the very best you can take anywhere in Europe! We’ll provide you with an amazing view of these two countries, from their foundation to present times. A central and south-facing tour that links Lisbon to Madrid, passing through Andalusia. We will visit many famous villages, towns and cities like, Sintra, Evora, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Toledo. Along the way, we will come across many castles, historical and walled-in medieval towns, the heritage of warriors past struggles and the tradition of gastronomy and wines. In Portugal, sites like the Pena Palace, Tower of Belem or the Bones chapel will take your breath way.
In Spain we’ll visit internationally recognized monuments and landscapes. The Andalusian region brings together some of the world’s most famous sights, such as the Cordoba Mosque, the Alhambra, the Plaza de Espana. In Madrid, you will be able to witness the joy and dynamism of the local natives, during both day and night times.
Additional Info
* Duration: 10 days
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lisbon, Central Portugal, Portugal
This tour of Portugal and Spain is one of the very best you can take anywhere in Europe! We’ll provide you with an amazing view of these two countries, from their foundation to present times. A central and south-facing tour that links Lisbon to Madrid, passing through Andalusia. We will visit many famous villages, towns and cities like, Sintra, Evora, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Toledo. Along the way, we will come across many castles, historical and walled-in medieval towns, the heritage of warriors past struggles and the tradition of gastronomy and wines. In Portugal, sites like the Pena Palace, Tower of Belem or the Bones chapel will take your breath way.
In Spain we’ll visit internationally recognized monuments and landscapes. The Andalusian region brings together some of the world’s most famous sights, such as the Cordoba Mosque, the Alhambra, the Plaza de Espana. In Madrid, you will be able to witness the joy and dynamism of the local natives, during both day and night times.
Itinerary
Day 1: Lisbon
Stop At: Parque das Nacoes, Avenida Dom Joao II 13B, Lisbon 1990-998 Portugal
The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal
Lisbon’s oldest quarter, dated from Moorish times
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores, Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parque Eduardo VII, Av. Sidonio Pais, Lisbon 1070-051 Portugal
View of downtown area from the park
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei, Praceta do Cristo Rei 27A Não é localizado em Lisboa e sim em Almada, Almada 2800-058 Portugal
Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Belem, Belem, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Monastery of Jeronimos
Tower of Belem (entrance fee)
Monument of discoveries
Pasteis de Belem (famous custard pastries)
Overnight Lisbon
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Sintra-Cabo da Roca-Cascais-Estoril coast
Stop At: National Palace of Queluz, Largo do Palacio, Queluz 2745-191 Portugal
National palace of Queluz – the Portuguese Versailles (optional)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal
Option to visit:
Pena palace (entrance fee)
Sintra National palace (entrance fee)
Quinta da Regaleira (entrance fee)
Palace of Monserrate (entrance fee)
Sintra historic center
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
Westernmost point of mainland Europe
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Cascais, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater)
Cascais – free walk
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Estoril, Estoril, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon
Overnight Lisbon
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Evora-Seville
Stop At: Vasco da Gama Bridge, Lisbon Portugal
Ponte Vasco da Gama
We will begin our tour of Evora by crossing the longest bridge in Europe, Vasco da Gama Bridge. The bridge was built in 1998 and inaugurated during Lisbon’s World Fair (Expo 98), and in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama’s voyage and discovery of the ocean route to India from Europe. On our way to Evora we will enjoy the unique landscape of the “Alentejo” province with its extensive cork tree forests and boundless vineyards (the largest wine region in Portugal).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Corticarte – Arte em Cortica, Rua A, n0 7 Parque Industrial, Azaruja 7005-109 Portugal
Visit a Cork factory
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana), Largo do Conde de Vila Flor 4 Centro Histórico, Evora 7000-804 Portugal
Roman Temple, Evora
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora), Largo do Marques de Marialva Centro Histórico, Evora 7000-809 Portugal
Evora Cathedral
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Capela dos Ossos, Praca 1 de Maio, Evora 7000-650 Portugal
Bones chapel
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seville, Seville, Province of Seville, Andalucia
Drive to Seville, Spain
Overnight Seville
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Seville
Stop At: Parque de Maria Luisa, Paseo de las Delicias, s/n, 41013 Seville Spain
Park Maria Luisa
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de Espana, Avenida de Isabel la Catolica, 41004 Seville Spain
Plaza de Espana
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Catedral de Sevilla, Avenida de la Constitucion s/n, 41001 Seville Spain
Cathedral of Sevilla (tomb of Christopher Columbus)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Torre Giralda, Avenida La Constitucion S/N, 41001 Seville Spain
La Giralda (famous tower from Moorish times)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Torre del Oro, Paseo de Cristobal Colon Near Puente de San Telmo, 41001 Seville Spain
Torre del Oro (the Gold tower)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Seville, Seville, Province of Seville, Andalucia
Boat tour (Optional) – Admission fee
Overnight Seville
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Cordoba-Baena-Granada
Stop At: Historic Centre of Cordoba, Cordoba Spain
Walk the historic center of Cordoba
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba, Calle del Cardenal Herrero 1, 14003 Cordoba Spain
The great Moorish Mosque of Cordoba
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baena, Baena, Province of Cordoba, Andalucia
Walk the amazing village of Baena and cross the stone bridge
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Granada, Granada, Province of Granada, Andalucia
Drive to granada
Overnight Granada
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Granada
Stop At: The Alhambra, Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/n Palacio de Carlos V, 18009 Granada Spain
Visit one of the most famous monuments in the world (optional)
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Granada, Granada, Province of Granada, Andalucia
Free time on your own in the historic center
Overnight Granada
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Toledo-Madrid
Stop At: Toledo, Toledo, Province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha
Visit the 1st capital of Spain, the walled in city of Toledo (historic area). Some monuments (optional) require an entrance fee.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Madrid, Madrid
Drive to Madrid
Overnight Madrid
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: Madrid
Stop At: Madrid, Madrid
Panoramic tour of the city (Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Fuente Cibeles) and free time to walk around, shop, and visit museums – entrance fee (optional),
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Prado National Museum, Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23, 28014 Madrid Spain
Visit the Prado Museum, or any other museum of your choice (Optional)
Overnight Madrid
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Segovia-Vale dos Caidos-Escorial
Stop At: Segovia, Segovia, Province of Segovia, Castile and Leon
Visit the famous Roman aqueduct
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Valley of the Fallen, Carretere de Guadarrama, 28209 San Lorenzo de El Escorial Spain
Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Av Juan de Borbon y Battemberg, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial Spain
Visit the Majestic palace of the kings of Spain, the Escorial
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Madrid, Madrid
Drive back to Madrid
Overnight Madrid
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 10: Trujillo-Merida-Elvas-Lisboa
Stop At: Trujillo, Trujillo, Province of Caceres, Extremadura
Walk the historic area of this typical small spanish town, Trujillo
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Merida, Merida, Province of Badajoz, Extremadura
Visit several old Roman monuments like the Roman theater, the Roman bridge and Moorish structures (entrance fees apply).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Elvas, Elvas, Portalegre District, Alentejo
Visit the Portuguese Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications (the largest garrison town in Europe)
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Drive back to Lisbon
End of tour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
