7-Day Guided Tour Castilla and Portugal from Madrid (C6060)

About this experience

This 7-day journey offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the cultural richness and timeless beauty of Spain and Portugal. Departing from Madrid, the adventure begins in Salamanca, one of Europe’s oldest university cities, where the magnificence of its Baroque Plaza Mayor welcomes every visitor. Travel onward to Galicia and cross into Portugal, exploring the scenic cities of Viana do Castelo, Braga, and Porto — each with its own unique character reflecting the country’s layered history. In Porto, a panoramic tour reveals its World Heritage treasures before enjoying a tasting of the world-famous Port wine. The journey continues to Coimbra, birthplace of Portuguese Fado, and then to the spiritual heart of Portugal — Fátima — before reaching Lisbon, the sunlit capital at the mouth of the Tagus River. Discover Lisbon’s major highlights: Edward VII Park, Liberdade Avenue, the Belem quarter, and its iconic monuments celebrating Portugal’s Age of Discovery. With an optional Fado show by night and a possible excursion to Sintra, Cascais, or Estoril, travellers can tailor their experience. The final day takes you back through Mérida, home to remarkable Roman ruins, before returning to Madrid — completing an inspiring voyage through Iberia’s art, faith, and history.

Experience type

Multi day tour

Duration

7 days

Booking in advance

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

Live tour guide

English, Spanish

Categories

Cultural and theme tours · Bus or minivan tour · Bus tour · Arts and culture · Multiday

What's included

• Accommodation and daily buffet breakfast. • 1 Almuerzo. • Transportation by air conditioned coach. • Bilingual guide (Spanish and English). • Sightseeing tour with local guide in Porto and Lisbon. • Travel Insurance. • Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine. • Municipal Taxes in Portugal. Accomodation • Twin Room: Shared room for two passengers. This room contains two separate single beds • Single Room: Individual room for use of one passenger only • Triple Room: A triple room is a lodging option designed to accommodate three passengers sharing one room, with a bed configuration (according to the hotel availability) that can be two separate single beds and one sofa-bed, three single beds, or a combination of one double bed and one single bed. Selected Hotels or similar • Vigo: Hesperia Vigo / Eurostars Mar de Vigo / Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá • Porto: Rubens Hotels Gaia / Holiday Inn Porto Gaia • Coimbra: Coimbra Aeminium Affiliated by Melia • Lisbon: Lutecia

What's not included

• Food and drinks, unless specified

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 kms)

   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 kms)

   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 kms)

   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

   (Tuesday) COIMBRA - FATIMA - LISBON (222 kms)

   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.

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   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 - MADRID (613 kms)

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

Meeting point

VPT Tours & Activities 3 Calle de Ferraz, 28008, M 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.