Tour Spain And Portugal Highlights (Winter, 10 Days)

Accommodation

8 nights in 4* Hotels, 1 night in Special Stay

Guide

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

Meals

2 Dinner (D) 9 Breakfast (B)

Transport

Madrid: I need to refrigerate my medication. Can I do that on the coach? Of course! Just inform your Trip Manager if you need refrigeration on the coach. Please remember that the fridge is turned off overnight, so you’ll have to take your medication with you into your accommodation. We recommend that you bring a cooler bag with you as a backup. It’s your responsibility to store your medication with care.

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Flights

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Day 1 Day 1: Madrid To Cordoba
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Madrid To Cordoba

Welcome to Spain! Join up with your new crew today and we’ll start our adventure by heading to Córdoba. Flowers adorn storybook balconies & charming little lanes will take your breath away in this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, overflowing with history. We’ll make our way to the Mezquita (The Great Mosque of Cordoba), the perfect way to spend a few hours. This evening we’ll stay in for an included dinner together at our Special Stay for the night, a 15th Century monastery with vaulted ceilings and an internal courtyard.
Day 2 Day 2: Cordoba To Seville
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Cordoba To Seville

Ready to explore more of Andalucía? This morning we’ll set our sights on sun-soaked Seville. 13th Century architecture and one of the world’s biggest cathedrals wait for us in the passionate arms of Southern Spain’s capital, Seville. We’ll be seduced with a guided stroll of the city, admiring the city’s river, Mudéjar palaces & aristocratic mansions. Just be sure to save some energy for our optional EatWith dining experience tonight, an authentic feast.
Day 3 Day 3: Seville
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Seville

Another day free to explore Seville? Don’t mind if we do. Take a wander through picturesque Barrio Santa Cruz, visit the Alcazar (a Game of Thrones location for those in the know) and explore winding medieval lanes to your heart’s delight.
Day 4 Day 4: Seville To Lisbon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Seville To Lisbon

We couldn’t think of a more perfect way to say goodbye to Spain, and say goodbye we must, because our agenda today sees us moving westwards on the Iberian peninsula to Portugal. Petiscos and pastéis de nata await! Welcome to yet another example of incredible Europe – how can countries sit so geographically close yet be so distinctly different? Here in Lisbon, vintage looking trams roll down cobbled streets and tiny intricate tiles make everything beautifully picturesque. With plenty of time for exploring tomorrow, you’re free to take to the streets but we suggest you indulge in a Portuguese feast on your first night here!
Day 5 Day 5: Lisbon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Lisbon

A free day gives you plenty of time to explore all the hotspots including Portugal’s Christo Rei (Christ the King), Rossio Square, the Belém District, home to the famous tower of the same name, and feel some Moorish vibes at a monastery where Vasco de Gama’s tomb is held.
Day 6 Day 6: Lisbon To Porto Via Sintra & Cascais
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Lisbon To Porto Via Sintra & Cascais

After breakfast this morning we’ll head north to Porto, but not before stopping en route at Cascais and Sintra. We couldn’t leave Lisbon without a visit to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sintra. Here in this fairytale town, expect to feel fully enchanted with free time to visit Quinta da Regaleira – Sintra’s mesmerising castle. Our second stop today is in the coastal town of Cascais, known for its stunning beaches and tasty seafood. Stroll along the marina or opt in for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER™ experience hosted by local residents: a street art tour showcasing the culture of a neighbourhood shaking off old perceptions by creating an urban art gallery unlike anywhere in the world. Alive with galleries and coffee shops and amazing food culture, the city of Porto is basically a dream for art lovers and foodies alike. You’ll have the chance to explore Porto in your free time, discover heritage in the old wooden tram that rattles along the streets and in the UNESCO stamped alleyways of Riberia. Walk along the picturesque coastline, and view the main sites like lavish São Francisco Church and 19th century Palácio de Bolsa.
Day 7 Day 7: Porto
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Porto

We have a free day in Porto today which you can choose to fill with any activity that’ll fill your heart’s desires! Head to the beach or the famous Livreria Lello, explore Porto’s culture through art museums and tours of the winding streets. Or maybe you want to join the group and set off for a fabulous food tour to get your fill of all that Portuguese goodness! Hang out with your friends, take it solo - the day is 100% yours.
Day 8 Day 8: Porto To Salamanca Via Ciudad Rodrigo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Porto To Salamanca Via Ciudad Rodrigo

See ya Portugal, you’ve shown us all your best places and we’re feeling very thankful! We’ll have some free time to check out a fortified city on the Spain/Portugal border - that dates back all the way to the Roman Empire (true story!). Rolling back over the border to Spain, we’ll settle for the night in Salamanca. We’re just 2 hours from Madrid but somehow Salamanca feels like a whole other world, with a 13th century University, mysteriously futuristic gargoyles and characters on a 16th century Cathedral, and a Palace dotted with carved stone shells. After orienting ourselves to the city we’ll have some free time to find some food (think cheeses, cured meats, wine & sweet almond cookies) and explore more this evening.
Day 9 Day 9: Salamanca To Madrid Via Ávila
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Salamanca To Madrid Via Ávila

Satisfied with our time in Salamanca, we’ll make our way back to Madrid with a stop in Ávila. Ávila is best known for its perfectly preserved 11th century medieval walls, protecting the medieval UNESCO World Heritage-listed city inside. We’ll stop to admire them before jumping back in the coach, bound for Madrid. Back where it all began, again! Here in Madrid you’ll be able to make the most of our night together with an optional dinner of traditional food at an iconic Spanish restaurant near the Plaza Mayor.
Day 10 Day 10: End Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: End Madrid

Tears and tissues and pinky swears for a reunion trip will mark the blur of sadness that is our morning departure. These are the memories that will stay with you a life time; make sure your next Contiki adventure is just around the corner.

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Spain And Portugal Highlights (Winter, 10 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Spain And Portugal Highlights (Winter, 10 Days)

Day 1: Madrid To Cordoba

Day 2: Cordoba To Seville

Day 3: Seville

Day 4: Seville To Lisbon

Day 5: Lisbon

Day 6: Lisbon To Porto Via Sintra & Cascais

Day 7: Porto

Day 8: Porto To Salamanca Via Ciudad Rodrigo

Day 9: Salamanca To Madrid Via Ávila

Day 10: End Madrid

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