11 Day Castilla, Galicia, Portugal & Andalucia from Madrid (C-60102)

About this experience

Embark on an unforgettable journey through some of the most captivating cities of Spain and Portugal. This expertly planned itinerary blends historical discovery, rich cultural traditions, and breathtaking landscapes, creating a dream vacation for curious and adventurous travelers.

Experience type

Multi day tour

Duration

11 days

Booking in advance

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

Live tour guide

Spanish, English

Categories

Cultural and theme tours · Bus or minivan tour · City tours · Arts and culture · Day trips and excursions · Sightseeing · Skip the line · Walking tour · Multiday

What's included

• Accommodation and daily buffet breakfast. • 2 lunches and 3 dinners. • Transportation by air conditioned coach. • Multi-lingual tour escort. • Sightseeing tour with local guide in Porto, Lisbon, Sevilla, Granada and Toledo. • Ticket for the Alhambra in Granada*. • Travel Insurance. • Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine. • Municipal Taxes in Portugal. Selected Hotels or similar • Vigo Hesperia Vigo F Eurostars Mar de Vigo F / Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá F • Porto Rubens Hotels Gaia F / Holiday Inn Porto Gaia F • Coimbra Coimbra Aeminium Affiliated by Meliá F • Lisbon Lutecia F • Sevilla Silken Al-Ándalus Palace F • Costa del Sol Sol Príncipe (Torremolinos) F / Sol Torremolinos - Don Pablo F / Sol Torremolinos - Don Pedro F • Granada Saray F / Los Ángeles F

What's not included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

   (Friday) MADRID - SALAMANCA - VIGO (630 km)

   Departure from our bus terminal at 7:30 a.m. towards Salamanca, an ancient and monumental university city. Free time to stroll through the historic center and visit its famous Baroque-style Plaza Mayor. We then continue on to Vigo. Accommodations.

2. 2
   Day 2

   (Saturday) VIGO - VIANA DO CASTELO - BRAGA - PORTO (220 km)

   Breakfast. Crossing the Portuguese border we arrive to Viana do Castelo, city located between the mouth of the river Miño and Porto. Free time to visit the old town with cobbled streets and emblazoned buildings. We continue to Braga known as the city of the archbishops and the third most populated city in Portugal. Free time. Departure for Porto. Accommodations.

3. 3
   Day 3

   (Sunday) PORTO

   Breakfast. Porto is considered as World Heritage city. Panoramic tour to admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building, St. Clara church... we will finalize at a local winecellar to enjoy a tasting of the famous “Port wine”. Accommodations.

4. 4
   Day 4

   (Monday) PORTO - COIMBRA (120 km)

   Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra, site of one of the oldest universities in Europe and birthplace of the Fado, the music of Portugal. Lunch. Time at leisure. Accommodations.

5. 5
   Day 5

   COIMBRA - FATIMA - LISBON (222 km)

   Breakfast. Departure to Fatima, important pilgrimage centre. Free time to visit the Shrine and afterwards continuation to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal located at the mouth of the river Tagus. Accommodations. Optional night tour to attend a show of Fado, typical Portuguese songs and music.

6. 6
   Day 6

   (Wednesday) LISBON

   Breakfast and accommodations. Morning panoramic sightseeing tour of this beautiful city, located at the mouth of the Tagus River: Edward VII Park’s hilltop viewpoint, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, Madragoa District (where Fado, the traditional Portugues music was born). We will continue to the Belem District, with its famous Tower, Monument to the Navigators, and Los Jeronimos Monastery. Free afternoon. Optional excursion to Sintra, Cascais, Estoril.

7. 7
   Day 7

   (Thursday) LISBON - MERIDA - SEVILLA (480 km)

   Breakfast. Departure towards the Spanish border to arrive in Mérida. Free time to explore its impressive archaeological site, featuring the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch at leisure. We then continue along the “Autovia de la Plata” (Silver Route) towards Andalucia, arriving in Sevilla. Dinner and accommodations.

8. 8
   Day 8

   (Friday) SEVILLA

   Breakfast. Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighborhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir river, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92, or visit to the Maestranza bullring. Lunch at your own. In the evening, also as an optional activity, you can attend a flamenco show. Accommodations.

9. 9
   Day 9

   (Saturday) SEVILLA - RONDA - COSTA DEL SOL (190 km)

   Breakfast. Then departure to the Route of the White Villages and Ronda. Free time. Continuation to Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodations.

10. 10
    Day 10

    (Sunday) COSTA DEL SOL - GRANADA* (180 km)

    Breakfast. Departure to Granada. Visit to the spectacular group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife, former residence of the Moorish kings, with its magnificent fountains, gardens and arches. Dinner and accommodations. Optional visit to the caves of Sacromonte and attend a typical show of gipsy flamenco. * If in any case, The Patronato of the Alhambra and Generalife were not granted tickets for certain dates for the participants of the Visit, a tour of the city of Granada will be provided instead: Visit to the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel and a walk through the city Alcaiceria (silk market) and the Cathedral Square.

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    Day 11

    (Monday) GRANADA - TOLEDO - MADRID (446 km)

    Breakfast and departure towards the Imperial City of Toledo, full of history and monuments. Lunch and panoramic view from Mirador del Valle and walk through it´s old town. Continuation back to Madrid. Arrival and end of our 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.

Good to know

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