Best of Portugal and Spain Overland Tour

Company : G Adventures
Countries: Portugal / Spain
Duration: 2 weeks to 3 weeks
Approx Costs: 1000 to 1500 £ Pound (UK)

Experience the true culture and tradition on this 15 day overland tour from Lisbon to Barcelona.

You will see some really spectacular scenery, palaces, cathedrals and get to explore some of the best cities in Europe. This is a small group trip where you will travel with no more than 12 people and be led by an experienced guide who will be able to show you the best highlights along the way.

On this tour you will get to discover and eat some of the best European cuisine, if you have always wanted to visit or see more of Portugal and Spain then this Best Of tour will be for you.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Lisbon
Start.

Day 2 Lisbon
Orientation walk of Lisbon. Wander through the distinct city quarters and the historical area of Belém which takes you back to the days of exploration and discovery.

Day 3-4 Evora + Lagos
Orientation walk of Evora including a visit to the Church of Bones before continuing to Lagos located on the Algarve coast. Included hike along the Algarve coast, with options to stop and swim in secluded coves and beaches. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the region.

Days 5-6 Seville
Orientation walking tour of Seville and a dramatic evening flamenco performance. Opt to indulge in the local cuisine by tasting a variety of tapas.

Day 7 Cordoba + Granada
Visit to the Cordoba Mezquita (mosque) and the medieval Jewish quarter. Experience the sunset along the banks of the Guadalquivir River.

Day 8 Granada
Orientation walking tour of Granada and guided visit of the architectural masterpiece, the Alhambra.

Days 9-10 Madrid
Orientation walking tour of Madrid. Evening tapas and wine bar walk. Option to visit the Museo del Prado, a must-see for any art enthusiast.

Days 11-12 Valencia
Orientation walk of Valencia's Old Quarter. Opt to the Valencia City of Arts and Sciences or relax at one of the city beaches.

Days 13-14 Barcelona
Orientation walk of Barcelona including the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, visit Gaudí’s Parc Güell and enjoy an evening of tapas and wine to round out the day. Option to visit the Sagrada Familia and other Gaudí masterpieces, or the museums of Montjuïc and Barceloneta.

What's Included

Orientation walk of Lisbon, Orientation walk of Evora including visit to the Church of Bones, Hike along the Algarve Coast, Orientation walk of Seville and evening flamenco performance, Orientation walk of Granada, guided visit of the Alhambra, Visit to the Cordoba mezquita (mosque) and Jewish quarter, Orientation walk of Madrid and option of evening tapas and wine bar walk, Orientation walk of Valencia's Old Quarter and option to visit authentic paella restaurant, Orientation walk of Barcelona including the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas, visit to Parc Guell, and option of evening tapas and wine bar stroll.
(Allow EUR315-415 for meals not included.)
Hotels (14 nts)
Local bus, train, walking
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guide