12-Day Portugal, Andalusia & Mediterranean Coast Tour from Madrid

Day 1 Madrid - Trujillo - Lisbon(688 km)

We will depart from the bus terminal in Madrid at 8:00am, making our way to the city of Trujillo in the province of Caceres, Extremadura, where we will have some free time to explore and see the Plaza Mayor many medieval and renaissance buildings that still stand to this day. Afterward, we cross the Portuguese border and continue on towards Lisbon. In the evening, we will have the option of visiting a local venue to experience the traditional Fado music of Portugal.

Trujillo, SPAIN Trujillo is a municipality located in the province of Caceres, in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. Trujillo is both a centre for tourism, with over 25 hotels, and a regional market town.

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  Plaza Mayor The Plaza Mayor in Trujillo is unique because of its uneven and irregular design. It is surrounded by buildings dating from around the 16th century. The Church of Santa Maria is a 13th century building that towers over the square.

Dulexe Hotel: Lutecia or similar 4 stars hotel

Day 2 Lisbon(61 km)

In the morning, we will tour Lisbon to see its most famous sights, such as the Alfama Quarter, the Tower of Belem, the Jeronimos Monaserio. We may also take an optional excursion to the nearby communities of Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril.

Lisbon, PORTUGAL The capital city of Portugal, Lisbon is one of Europe's most important economic centers. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations. Historically significant locations include Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery, which are recognized by UNESCO.

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  Alfama District Alfama, with its winding passages of narrow streets and steep stairways, is Lisbon's oldest district. Its name derives from Arabic because of the city's medieval Muslim rulers. Alfama is home to many restaurants and cafes that showcase live Fado music.
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  Tower of Belem This fortified tower off the coast of Lisbon, also known as the Tower of St. Vincent, was built to defend the city in the 16th century. It was built in the Portuguese Manueline style of architecture of the 16th century.
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  Jeronimos Monastery The Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon was once the home of the city's Hieronymite religious order, and one of the best examples of the Portuguese Manueline style of architecture. Today, the facility houses the National Archaeology Museum and the Marine Museum.

Sintra, PORTUGAL Sintra has the most historic buildings and equipped with the natural scenery that signifies the beauty of Portugal. It is approximately 18 miles from Lisbon to Sintra where is also known as the most enchanting city.

Cascais, PORTUGAL Cascais is a wealthy, coastal suburb of the city of Lisbon. There are many activities to do in the area, from beach sports like surfing and sailing to gold and tennis.

Costa de Estoril, PORTUGAL

Dulexe Hotel: Lutecia or similar 4 stars hotel

Day 3 Lisbon - Fatima - Lisbon(222 km)

In the morning, we will depart Lisbon for Fatima, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary of Fatima and the Church of the Santissima Trinidade before returning to Lisbon.

Fatima, PORTUGAL Fatima is a civil parish in the municipality of Ourem, in the Portuguese Santarem District.

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  Sanctuary of Fatima The Sanctuary of Fatima is a large, open public facility dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The site features many buildings, including a minor basilica and two small chapels.
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  Basilica of the Santissima Trinidade One of the largest Christian church in the world, construction on this basilica was completed in 2007. With its thoroughly modern design, it looks completely unique from most other European churches.

Dulexe Hotel: Lutecia or similar 4 stars hotel

Breakfast: Included

Day 4 Lisbon - Caceres - Seville(580 km)

After breakfast, we will return to Spain and go to the city of Caceres, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to explore this medieval city. Afterward, we will continue towards Sevilla, where we will eat dinner and stay the night.

Caceres, SPAIN Caceres is the capital of Caceres province, in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. The municipio has a land area of 1,750.33 km2 (675.81 sq mi), the largest geographically in Spain. The walled city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Dulexe Hotel: Hesperria Sevilla or similar 4 stars hotel

Breakfast: IncludedDinner: Included

Day 5 Seville

We will tour Seville in the morning, visiting the Parque de Maria Luisa, the Plaza de Espana, the Seville Cathedral, La Giralda, and Santa Cruz, the city's old Jewish Quarter. We may take an optional tour to the Royal Alcazar of Sevilla, or spend the rest of the afternoon in Seville at our own leisure.

Seville, SPAIN Seville is the capital of Andalucia and the cultural and financial centre of southern Spain. A city of just over 700,000 inhabitants (1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it Spain's 4th largest city), Seville is Andalucia's top destination, with much to offer the traveler.

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  Parque de Maria Luisa On the riverbanks of Sevilla, Maria Luisa Park is a large public area that features lovely foliage, fountains, and walkways in the middle of this beautiful city. Within the park are many statues of famous Spanish figures.
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  Plaza de Espana A large section of Maria Luisa Park in Sevilla, the Plaza de Espana is a large open space featuring buildings of Renaissance revival architecture. Most of the buildings are currently used for government purposes.
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  Seville Cathedral The third-largest church in the world (and the largest cathedral), the Seville is a massive Gothic building. Each of its facades has multiple entrances that are all exquisitely and ornately adorned. It was built over an old mosque.
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  La Giralda La Giralda was once a minaret for the Muslim population in medieval Sevilla, but was converted to a church bell tower after Christian forces had regained power in Iberia. Its design has influenced many other towers around the world.
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  Santa Cruz (Jewish Quarter) The barrio of Santa Cruz in Sevilla was once the city's Jewish Quarter, and is now the most popular tourist are in the city. The narrow, winding streets and alleyways of this neighborhood remind visitors of a labyrinth.
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  Royal Alcazar of Sevilla This is a massive palace complex in Sevilla, originally constructed by the city's Muslim rulers. Originally constructed as a military fort, it is the oldest European palace still in use, and is one of the best examples of Spanish-Muslim architecture.

Dulexe Hotel: Tryp Macarena or similar 4 star hotels

Day 6 Seville - Cordoba(143 km)

In the morning, we will head to Cordoba, visiting the Mosque-Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter, and more. Then, we will have the rest of the day free to spend at our own leisure.

Cordoba, SPAIN Cordoba is a city in Andalusia, Spain, and the capital of the province of Cordoba. The city is located on the banks of the Guadalquivir river, and its easy access to the mining resources of the Sierra Morena satisfies the population's needs.

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  The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba The interior of this dual mosque-cathedral perfectly reflects the religious power-struggle of medieval Spain. The conversion of the church into a mosque lasted from 784 to 987. The complex is massive and features many small chapels.
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  Jewish Quarter Cordoba's Jewish Quarter is marked by narrow and irregular streets. It houses a medieval Synagogue and the Sephardic House. Unfortunately, this neighborhood was a focal point of the Spanish Inquisition, during which Cordoba played a large role.

Dulexe Hotel: Hesperia Cordoba or similar 4 stars hotel

Breakfast: IncludedDinner: Included

Day 7 Cordoba - Ronda - Marbella(230 km)

On our way to Marbella, we will stop in the village of Ronda to see the famous Puento Nuevo Bridge. After some free time here, we will continue to the Costa del Sol until we reach Marbella, where we will eat dinner and spend the night.

Ronda, SPAIN Ronda is a city in the Spanish province of Malaga. It is located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of the city of Malaga, within the autonomous community of Andalusia.

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  Puente Nuevo Bridge This 18th century bridge crosses a 390-foot deep ravine that divides the small Andalusian city of Ronda. There is a central chamber underneath the bridge's walkway that today houses a small exhibit about the bridge's history.

Dulexe Hotel: NH Marbella or similar 4 stars hotel

Breakfast: IncludedDinner: Included

Day 8 Marbella - Granada(180 km)

After breakfast, we will drive to Granada, where we will visit the Alhambra, the massive fortress complex built by the former Arab rulers of southern Spain. We may also take an optional trip to the Caves of Sacramonte and see a special flamenco show.

Granada, SPAIN Granada is a mid-sized provincial capital in the Andalucia region of Spain. Rich in history and culture, Granada is arguably the single most worthwhile city in Spain for visitors. Spring and autumn are also both excellent times to visit.

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  Alhambra The Alhambra is a massive complex consisting of multiple palaces and fortresses. It originated as a Spanish-Muslim fortress in the 9th century, but subsequent rulers, both Muslim and Christian, continually added additions and renovations.
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  Caves of Sacromonte The soft rocks on the hillsides in the Granada neighborhood of Sacromonte were carved into cave-dwellings by the nomadic Gitano people in the area in the 19th century, many of whom still inhabit these caves.

Dulexe Hotel: Carmen or similar 4 stars hotel

Breakfast: IncludedDinner: Included

Day 9 Granada - Valencia(498 km)

After breakfast, we will depart for Valencia, passing many beautiful palaces in the Spanish countryside on the way. Upon our arrival in Valencia, we will have the rest of the day to explore the city.

Valencia, SPAIN Valencia is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. The Port of Valencia is the 5th busiest container port in Europe and busiest container port on the Mediterranean Sea.

Dulexe Hotel: Silken Puerta Valencia or Tryp Oceanic or similar 4 stars hotel

Day 10 Valencia - Barcelona(350 km)

In the morning, we will eat breakfast, then depart for Catalonia, where we will reach the sprawling city of Barcelona, where we will have the remainder of the day to explore.

Barcelona, SPAIN This gorgeous Spanish city on the Mediterranean is one of the world's most popular tourists destinations due to its rich cultural heritage. Visitors can see medieval buildings or admire modernity at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Dulexe Hotel: NH Constanza or similar 4 stars hotel

Day 11 Barcelona

After a delightful breakfast, we will embark on a sightseeing tour of Barcelona, viewing the large park atop Montjuic Hill, the Anella Olimpica, the Columbus Statue, and the old Gothic Quarter. We will then have the afternoon at our leisure.

Barcelona, SPAIN This gorgeous Spanish city on the Mediterranean is one of the world's most popular tourists destinations due to its rich cultural heritage. Visitors can see medieval buildings or admire modernity at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

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  Montjuic Hill Rising above the Barcelona's harbor is Montjuic Hill. Parks and gardens rest on this hill, converging with each other via winding paths carved into the hillside, along with a Greek amphitheater, various museums and the Olympic Park.
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  Anella Olimpica Barcelona's Anella Olimpica, the series of athletic facilities in the park atop Montjuic hill, was the site of the 1992 Summer Olympics. The complex was designed in a contemporary minimalist style, and the individual facilities are connected by a plaza.
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  Colombus Monument Christopher Columbus is immortalized with a towering monument on Barcelona's famous walkway, La Rambla, depicting the famed explorer pointing out towards the sea. Visitors can take an elevator to the top, which offers a thrilling view of the city.
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  Gothic Quarter Barcelona's Gothic Quarter was once the city's center in medieval times, and many of the buildings date to this period, some even earlier to when the city was merely a Roman settlement.

Dulexe Hotel: NH Constanza or similar 4 stars hotel

Day 12 Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid(620 km)

After breakfast, we will depart Barcelona for Zaragoza, where we will have free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Afterward, we will return to Madrid to end the tour.

Zaragoza, SPAIN

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  Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar This massive basilica in Zaragoza is, accroding to legend, the first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with the original chapel said to be built in 44 BCE. It has been rebuilt numerous times and is now baroque in style.

• Location: Madrid, MD
• Address: Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, MD 28008 (Madrid)
• Departure: 8:00am

Inclusions

• 5 dinners
• 11 nights hotel accommodation
• Comfortable, modern bus with air conditioning
• Guide always with a group in a bus
• Local, professional guides for tours in different places and entrance fees
• Porter service (1 suitcase per person)
• Full support

Exclusions

• Airfares
• Optional tours
• Items of a personal nature such as laundry, wines, water, beverages, food other than the table d'hote menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, airport taxes and fees, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified
• Gratuities to guides, driver, and tour manager.

• Language: all the tour guides are bilingual, English and Spanish. If it happens that there are only English speaking clients on the tour, the tour will only run in English.

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