Day 1: MADRID
Arrival & Transfer:
Welcome to Madrid! Transfer to your hotel and enjoy some free time.
Welcome Meeting: In the afternoon, check the hotel info board for details about the tour.
Evening: Free time to relax or explore nearby.
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Day 2: MADRID
Morning:
Panoramic tour of central Madrid, including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor.
Visit Retiro Park, featuring the lake and Palacio de Cristal.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium visit (home of Real Madrid).
Afternoon:
Free time to explore Madrid at your leisure.
Evening:
Return transfer to the hotel.
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Day 3: MADRID - MÉRIDA - ÉVORA - LISBON
Morning:
Depart from Madrid to Mérida, capital of Extremadura.
Visit the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre (UNESCO World Heritage Site), renowned for their excellent preservation.
Lunch:
Free time for lunch in the lively historic center of Mérida.
Afternoon:
Continue to Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its white streets, Renaissance palaces, and cathedral.
Evening:
Arrival in Lisbon.
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Day 4: LISBON
Morning:
Explore the Portuguese capital on a sightseeing tour, discovering Lisbon's iconic charm: narrow alleys, traditional tiles, and stunning views from its seven hills.
Visit the Belem neighborhood, where Portuguese navigators set sail in the 15th century.
Afternoon:
Free time to explore Bairro Alto, a historic district with great viewpoints.
Option to take a trip to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril.
Evening:
Return to the hotel from Restauradores Square, surrounded by lively bars and cafes.
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Day 5: LISBON - FÁTIMA - PORTO
Morning:
Head north to visit Fátima, a revered religious sanctuary.
Afternoon:
Continue to Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city.
Free time for lunch.
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Porto, known for its cobblestone streets, colorful houses, imposing bridges, and delicious wines.
Visit one of Porto’s historic wine cellars.
Evening:
Free time to explore Porto at your leisure.
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Day 6: PORTO - BOM JESUS DO MONTE SANCTUARY - CAMBADOS - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Morning:
Depart for Braga, where you'll ride the world’s oldest water-operated cable car to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Enjoy breathtaking views from the top and explore the sanctuary. You can descend using the picturesque staircase.
Afternoon:
Continue into Galicia, stopping in Cambados (Rías Baixas).
Embark on a glass-bottom boat tour along the Ría de Arousa, learning about mussel and oyster production, with wine and mussel tasting onboard.
After lunch, head to Santiago de Compostela for a guided city tour. Explore its medieval streets and pilgrimage sites, rich in historical significance.
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Day 7: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - LUGO - O CEBREIRO - LEÓN - MADRID
Morning:
Depart from Santiago de Compostela, heading along the Way of St. James.
Stop in Lugo to explore the historic town center and the Roman Walls of Lugo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Midday:
Continue to O Cebreiro, a charming Galician stone village.
By lunchtime, arrive in León and visit its Gothic cathedral, famous for its stunning stained-glass windows. Take a leisurely stroll through the historic town center.
Afternoon:
Depart around 5:00 p.m. and arrive in Madrid by approximately 9:00 p.m.
Note: Depending on group size, the journey from León to Madrid may be done by train or regular transport.
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Day 8 MADRID
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories