5-Day Porto, Lisbon & Fatima from Madrid (C-2250)

About this experience

This five-day journey through Spain and Portugal combines rich history, cultural heritage, and breathtaking landmarks. The trip begins in Madrid with a drive to Salamanca, a monumental university city where travelers can explore the historic quarter and admire the renowned Baroque-style Plaza Mayor. Continuing into Portugal, the first evening is spent in Porto. In Porto, a panoramic tour reveals its UNESCO-listed treasures, including the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Palace, and the Church of Santa Clara. The visit concludes with a stop at a local wine cellar to enjoy a tasting of the world-famous Port wine, before time at leisure. Day three takes us to Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities and a cradle of fado music, followed by Fátima, a major pilgrimage site with its Basilica and Sanctuary. The day ends in Lisbon, where an optional evening of traditional fado awaits. A full city tour the next morning showcases Lisbon’s highlights: Eduardo VII Square, Rossio Square, Avenida da Liberdade, Madragoa, and the Belém district with its iconic Tower, Monument to the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery. The tour concludes with a return to Spain, stopping in Mérida to explore its impressive Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre before arriving back in Madrid.

Experience type

Multi day tour

Duration

5 days

Booking in advance

Book at least 1 weeks in advance. Before the tour starts.

Live tour guide

Spanish, English

Categories

City tours · Day trips and excursions · Cultural and theme tours · Arts and culture · Bus or minivan tour · Bus tour

What's included

• Accommodation and daily buffet breakfast • Travel insurance • Transportation by air conditioned coach. • Bilingual guide (Spanish and English). • Local guided tours in Porto and Lisbon • Visit to a wine cellar with wine tasting • Municipal taxes in Portugal Accomodation (Hotels or similar) • Porto: Rubens Hotels Gaia • Lisbon: Lutecia

Please note

• A minimum of 12 passengers is required to operate the tour. In exceptional circumstances, if the number of registered passengers should fall below the required minimum and in order to maintain our commitment to guaranteed departures, the tour may proceed without a guide, accompanied instead by an expert driver/guide. • Not wheelchair accessible • Animals or Pets NOT allowed • Due to coach capacity limitations, each passenger is allowed one suitcase (maximum 20 kg) and one carry-on bag

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   (Tuesday) MADRID – SALAMANCA – PORTO (560 km)

   Departure from our terminal at 7:30 a.m. towards Salamanca, an ancient and monumental university city. Free time to stroll through the historic center and admire its renowned Baroque-style Plaza Mayor. We then continue to Porto. Overnight stay.

2. 2
   Day 2

   (Wednesday) PORTO

   Breakfast. Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto, a city declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including visits to the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange Palace, and the Church of Santa Clara, finishing with a visit to a local wine cellar to taste the world-famous “Port wine.” Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.

3. 3
   Day 3

   (Thursday) PORTO – COIMBRA – FÁTIMA – LISBON (338 km)

   Breakfast and departure to Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and cradle of fado. Free time. We then continue to Fátima, an important pilgrimage center. Free time to visit the Basilica and the Sanctuary. Afterwards, we proceed to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Overnight stay. In the evening, optional opportunity to attend a traditional fado show.

4. 4
   Day 4

   (Friday) LISBON

   Overnight stay and breakfast. In the morning, panoramic sightseeing of this beautiful city, located at the mouth of the River Tagus: Park Viewpoint, Eduardo VII Square, Rossio Square, Avenida da Liberdade, and the Madragoa district (birthplace of fado). We continue to the Belém district to visit the famous Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries, and the Jerónimos Monastery. Afternoon at leisure. Optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril recommended.

5. 5
   Day 5

   (Saturday) LISBON – MÉRIDA – MADRID (640 km)

   Breakfast. Departure towards the Spanish border to arrive in Mérida. Free time to explore its impressive archaeological complex, highlighting the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, both declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lunch at leisure. Afterwards, continuation of our journey back to Madrid. Arrival and end of services.

Meeting point

VPT Tours & Activities Calle de Ferraz 3, 28008, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ES

Pick up

Pickup is not provided.

Cancellation policy · Twin Room

VPT 2025 -27

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–48 hours before departure: 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 48–216 hours before departure: 35% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 216–336 hours before departure: 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 336–600 hours before departure: 15% cancellation fee.

Cancellation policy · Single Room

VPT 2025 -27

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–48 hours before departure: 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 48–216 hours before departure: 35% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 216–336 hours before departure: 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 336–600 hours before departure: 15% cancellation fee.

Cancellation policy · Triple Room

VPT 2025 -27

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–48 hours before departure: 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 48–216 hours before departure: 35% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 216–336 hours before departure: 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 336–600 hours before departure: 15% cancellation fee.

Good to know

Operated by VPT Tours and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.