Comfort
Explorer
Classic Madrid to Lisbon
9 Days | Taste Portuguese tarts, sip famed port wines and wander the cobbled streets of Madrid, Porto and Lisbon.
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9 days
Start
Madrid, Spain
Finish
Lisbon, Portugal
Trip Code
ZMKO
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Train, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights)
From £3,223(9 days)
Trip Informations
On this nine-day adventure through Spain and Portugal, you’ll dip into Madrid for a tapas dinner, take a trip into Salamanca’s sandstone surrounds and stay in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley. After indulging in delicious local wines and soaking in the views of rolling greens, head to the birthplace of port wine and wander through the medieval riverside district, meeting locals and watching the city light up as the sun sets. Enjoy some free time in Coimbra – the official European Region of Gastronomy – and wander its historic university before ending it all in shining Lisbon. Don’t leave without tasting the famous pasteis de nata (the flakiest pastry you’ll ever treat yourself to) and why not – another splash of local wine!
Why you’ll love this trip
Journey into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley and indulge in a wine tasting of local wines, served with a delicious lunch of Portuguese specialties.
Tick Madrid, Salamanca, Porto and Lisbon off your bucket list and spend afternoons wandering around narrow, cobbled streets, colourful architecture with hilltop views and glittering coasts as you wait for nightly sunsets to transform these cities into glittering havens.
Feast on Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, snacks and local wines with a delicious tapas welcome dinner in Madrid, a port tasting in Porto, a bacalhau dinner in Coimbra and the unmissable pasteis de nata from the best spot in Lisbon – yum!
Rub shoulders with the locals in the University of Coimbra, famed for its baroque library and historical buildings, during a tour with a local guide who has all the insights.
Spend a day discovering the history of Tomar – a 12th century town of relaxed streets, verdant gardens and the Castelo de Tomar, a Templar castle just waiting for the curious to explore its ramparts and cloisters.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, REFOOD. Donations help them save good food, from restaurants and supermarkets, that is destined to go to waste and distribute it amongst people in need.
Is this trip right for you?
We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones.
Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40C/104F). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
Portugal, particularly its cities, are very hilly and stairs are commonplace. You will have to be able to easily lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines, so packing light is recommended. The cobblestone streets become very slippery when wet. Some people may find Portugal's topography challenging.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Train, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights)
Activities
Salamanca - Leader-led orientation walk
Douro Valley - Wine Tasting & Lunch
Porto - Leader-led orientation walk
Porto - Port wine tasting
Coimbra - University tour with a local guide
Tomar - Castelo de Tomar
Tomar - Leader-led orientation walk
Lisbon - Leader-led orientation walk
Lisbon - Pasteis de nata
Add on activities
Porto - Livraria Lello - EUR8
Coimbra - Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery - EUR4
Lisbon - Castelo de Sao Jorge - EUR15
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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