Private tour of Portugal and Spain (North and Center) 10 days, Lisbon

About this activity

This tour of Portugal and Spain is one of the very best you can take anywhere in Europe! We’ll provide you with an amazing view of these two brother countries, from their foundation to present times. A central and north-facing tour that links Lisbon to Madrid, passing through the Douro Valley. We will visit many famous villages, towns and cities like, Sintra, Fatima, Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto, Salamanca, Avila, Toledo, Merida, Evora. Along the way, we will come across many castles, historical and walled-in medieval towns, the heritage of warriors past struggles and the tradition of gastronomy and wines. In Portugal, sites like the Pena Palace, Tower of Belem, the Bones chapel, the Douro Valley, will take your breath way. In Spain places like the Cathedral of Salamanca, the Escorial palace and the roman Aqueduct in Segovia, the walled-in medieval towns of Toledo and Avila. In Madrid, you will be able to witness the joy and dynamism of the local natives, during both day and night times.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Premiere Tours

Ages: Adults (3–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified professional driver-guide
Included: High comfort Mercedes Benz vehicles
Included: All taxes included
Included: WiFi and bottled waters on board
Included: Accident and liability insurance

Not included

Not included: Entrance tickets
Not included: Clients meals and lodging

Itinerary

Day 1 · Lisbon

Parque Das Nacoes

one hour Admission not included

The 21st century area of Lisbon Oceanarium (largest aquarium in Europe)
Alfama

one hour

Lisbon's oldest quarter, dated from Moorish times
Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores

one hour

Downtown Lisbon with its main squares and boulevards
Parque Eduardo VII

30 min

View of downtown area from the park
Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei

one hour Admission not included

Amazing view of Lisbon and the suspension bridge
Lisbon

2 hours

Monastery of Jeronimos

Tower of Belem (entrance fee)

Monument of discoveries

Pasteis de Belem (famous custard pastries)

Overnight Lisbon

Day 2 · Sintra-Cabo da Roca-Cascais-Estoril coast

Palacio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz

one hour Admission not included

National palace of Queluz - the Portuguese Versailles (optional)
Centro Historico de Sintra

2 hours Admission not included

Option to visit:

Pena palace (entrance fee)

Sintra National palace (entrance fee)

Quinta da Regaleira (entrance fee)

Palace of Monserrate (entrance fee)

Sintra historic center
Cabo Da Roca

40 min

Westernmost point of mainland Europe
Cascais

one hour

Boca do Inferno (Oceanside natural crater)

Cascais - free walk
Estoril

1 min

Drive along the Estoril coast (the Portuguese Riviera) back to Lisbon

Overnight Lisbon

Day 3 · Lisboa-Fatima-Coimbra-Aveiro-Porto

Fatima

one hour

Visit the world famous shrine
Coimbra

one hour

Walk the the historic area of the 2nd capital of Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra

one hour Admission not included

Visit one of the oldest universities in the world
Biblioteca Joanina

30 min Admission not included

Visit one of the oldest universities in the world
Aveiro

2 hours

Optional boat ride through the canals of the Portuguese Venice (admission fee)

Walk the downtown area
Porto

Passing by

Drive to Porto

Overnight Porto

Day 4 · Porto

Porto

one hour

Panoramic tour visiting the shore line and the mouth of the Douro river
Torre dos Clerigos

2 hours Admission not included

Tower of Clerigos

Lello Bookstore

Carmo Church
Rua de Santa Catarina

2 hours

Aliados Boulevard

Bolhao market

Santa Catarina shopping street

Cafe Majestic
Sao Bento Railway Station

2 hours

Sao Bento train station

Cathedral of Porto (admission fee)

Walk upper level of Don Luis iron bridge
Vila Nova de Gaia

2 hours

Port wine cellars (admission fee)

Rabelo boat tour (admission fee)

Walk along the riverside

Overnight Porto

Day 5 · Douro River Valley-Amarante-Peso da Regua-Pinhao-Castelo Rodrigo-Salamanca

Amarante

one hour

Stop at one of the oldest villages of Portugal
Peso Da Regua

one hour

The heart of the Douro valley
Quinta da Pacheca

2 hours Admission not included

Optional visit with Port wine tasting to one of the most renowned wineries in Portugal.
Castelo Rodrigo

one hour

Visit the medieval Portuguese border town
Salamanca

2 hours

Cathedral (entrance fee)

University (entrance fee)

Walk the old town

Overnight Salamanca

Day 6 · Avila/Segovia/Madrid

Avila

one hour

Santa Tereza de Avila monastery (entrance fee)

Walk the historic area
Segovia

30 min

Visit the famous Roman aqueduct
Valley of the Fallen

2 hours Admission not included

Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen)
Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

2 min Admission not included

Visit the Majestic palace of the kings of Spain, the Escorial
Madrid

Passing by

Drive to Madrid

Overnight Madrid

Day 7 · Madrid

Madrid

6 hours

Panoramic tour of the city (Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Fuente Cibeles) and free time to walk around, shop, and visit museums - entrance fee (optional),
Museo Nacional del Prado

2 hours Admission not included

Visit the Prado Museum, or any other museum of your choice (Optional)

Overnight Madrid

Day 8 · Toledo-Trujillo-Merida

Toledo

2 hours

Visit the 1st capital of Spain, the walled in city of Toledo (historic area). Some monuments (optional) require an entrance fee.
Trujillo

one hour

Walk the historic area of this typical small spanish town, Trujillo
Merida

2 hours

Visit several old Roman monuments like the Roman theater, the Roman bridge and Moorish structures (entrance fees apply).

Overnight Merida

Day 9 · Elvas-Vila Viçosa-Evora

Elvas

one hour

Visit the Portuguese Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications (the largest garrison town in Europe)
Castle of Vila Vicosa

2 hours Admission not included

Visit the Braganca family's castle, the Portuguese royal family palace in Alentejo province.
Corticarte - Arte em Cortica

one hour

Visit to a cork factory (Portugal is the largest producer of cork in the world)
Evora

2 hours

A world heritage site by UNESCO.

Visiting:

Bones chapel (admission fee)

Roman Temple

Giraldo square (main square)

Overnight Evora

Day 10 · Palmela-Setubal-Arrabida-Azeitao-Lisboa

Palmela

one hour

Currently known for being part of the wine region of the Peninsula of Setubal, this old Moorish city is a beautiful attraction mainly because of its whitewashed houses. It’s splendor is also dominated by the strategic medieval castle situated on its highest hill. We will visit the castle from where we can see in the distance the cities of Setubal and Lisbon.
Setubal

one hour

Setubal developed immensely during the Roman Era due to the production of salt and the technique of salting fish. It was here that one of the most appreciated condiments of Ancient Greece and Rome was produced, “the Garum”. Free time to walk in the central shopping streets of Setubal.
Parque Natural da Arrabida

one hour

The Arrabida mountain range is part of the protected region of Arrabida’s Natural Park. From the viewpoints located 500 meters above sea level, we will observe the amazing landscapes whose natural beauty will remain in our memory forever! It is also from here, that we can see the largest extension of beaches in Portugal. With an astonishing 45 kilometers in length, Troia is recognized as the third largest beach in the world!
Azeitao

one hour

The village of Azeitao is superbly known in Portugal for various reasons, namely: cheese, wine and “tortas de Azeitão”, a delicate and delicious pastry.
Lisbon

Passing by

Return to Lisbon via 25th of April suspension bridge

End of itinerary

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Imperador Hotel
EasyHotel Lisbon
ibis Lisboa Jose Malhoa
VIP Inn Berna Hotel
Hotel Nacional
Pensao Estacao Central
Residencial Dona Maria II
Hotel Botanico
Altis Prime Hotel
Hotel A. S. Lisboa
Hotel Alicante
Albergaria Senhora Do Monte

and 256 more pickup points

Your assigned driver-guide will meet you at a place designated by you, within the city of Lisbon.

Using your ticket

Please show your voucher to your assigned driver-guide at pick up point on the first day of tour

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.