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GRAND TOUR of SPAIN and PORTUGAL

Escorted Tour

16 days / 15 nights
  • About Tour
  • Tour Itinerary
  • Whats Included
  • Important Info
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Languages English Duration 16 days / 15 nights Airline
Experience an unforgettable 16-day trip between Spain and Portugal, on a circuit that combines heritage, tradition and striking landscapes. Start by exploring the vibrant city of Barcelona, admire Gaudí's unique architecture and let yourself be carried away by the relaxed pace of the Catalan capital. Discover gems such as the city of Salamanca, Porto, Fátima and Lisbon, immersing yourself in the best that Portugal has to offer. Return to Spain to be enchanted by the mosque of Córdoba, the courtyards of Seville and the Arab legacy of Granada. 

The visit also includes the historic city of Toledo, a veritable open-air museum. An ideal itinerary for those who want to get to know two neighboring countries so rich in diversity in a single trip. An unmissable opportunity to experience the culture and history of the Iberian Peninsula!

HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore the best of Portugal and Spain on a complete and unforgettable trip that brings together great cities, UNESCO-listed monuments, local culture and unique experiences.
• Explore Barcelona at your own pace, with a hop-on hop-off ticket that lets you discover both the modernity of Gaudí and the most authentic neighborhoods.
• Travel comfortably from Barcelona to Madrid by high-speed train and feel the contrast between the Catalan spirit and the Spanish capital.
• Be enchanted by the beauty of Salamanca, a university city steeped in history and with one of the most beautiful squares in Spain.
• Experience the best of Porto with a panoramic tour, a cruise along the Douro and a Port wine tasting in a traditional cellar.
• Visit Fátima and its important sanctuary, including the Basilica and Chapel of the Apparitions, in one of the largest pilgrimage centres in the world.
• Admire three World Heritage monuments: Batalha Monastery, Alcobaça Monastery and the historic centre of Lisbon.
• Discover the treasures of Andalusia with guided tours of Córdoba, Seville and Granada, including entrance to the Mosque-Cathedral and the Alhambra.
• Feel the soul of Toledo, city of the Three Cultures, with a short, guided tour of its historic centre before returning to Madrid.
Highlights
• Departure flight onboard WestJet on a direct flight from your Calgary Airport to Barcelona Airport on the selected flight class (*)
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on included on all flight classes
• Checked luggage can be added ($) when booked on Economy Class (Y)
• 2 pieces of checked luggage included on Premium (W) and Business (J) classes
• Transfers on arrival and departure
• Daily activities as per chosen itinerary.
• Accommodation on the selected room category and plan. 
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy additional local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• Returning flight onboard WestJet from Barcelona to Calgary on a direct flight.

* Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
 Economy: Personal item + carry-on. Checked bags can be added online - after bookings are completed - for a fee.
• Premium: One personal item, one carry-on and 2 pieces of checked bags included
• Business: (Available on selected routes). One personal item + one carry-on + 2 pieces of checked bags included
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Itinerary

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Day 0 Departure from Canada
Arrive at your departing Calgary Airport on time for your direct flight to Barcelona Airport. 

Hop aboard your WestJet flight and brace yourself for the adventure!


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Day 1 Barcelona
Arrival at Barcelona airport and transfer to the selected hotel.

Rest of the day free to explore the Catalan capital at your own pace, between the vibrant modernity and strokes medieval historical centre.

Overnight: Barcelona


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Day 2 Discover Barcelona
Breakfast at the hotel. Explore Barcelona at your own pace with the Barcelona City Tour hop-on hop-off bus. The West Route (orange) allows you to discover lesser-known and surprising parts of the city. The East Route (green) takes you through emblematic areas marked by Catalan modernism, such as the Sagrada Família and Park Güell.

Overnight: Barcelona


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Day 3 Barcelona - Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. 

Transfer to Sants train station and departure by high-speed train to Madrid. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for a first approach to the Spanish capital.

Overnight: Madrid


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Day 4 Madrid - Salamanca - Porto
Breakfast at the hotel. 

Departure to the north, crossing Castilian landscapes until you reach the historic city of Salamanca. Free time to discover this university jewel declared a World Heritage Site, with its impressive Plaza Mayor and its golden stone buildings.

Continue the journey, crossing the border with Portugal until you reach Porto.

Overnight: Porto


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Day 5 Porto
Breakfast at the hotel.

Panoramic tour of Porto, declared a World Heritage Site. Gaze at the imposing Sé Catedral, admire the elegance of the Stock Exchange Palace and the Church of Santa Clara. Next, enjoy a pleasant cruise on the Douro River, which offers a unique perspective on the city's banks and bridges. 

End the morning with a visit to a prestigious Port wine cellar, with tasting included. Free afternoon to stroll at your own pace or explore the corners of the undefeated city.

Overnight: Porto


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Day 6 Porto - Coimbra - Fatima
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Coimbra, a student city rich in history and traditions and home to one of the oldest universities in Europe.

Free time to explore its charming historic center, where academic legacy and cultural heritage intersect.

Continue to Fatima, an important center of the Christian faith and one of the largest Marian shrines in the world. Visit the majestic Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Cova da Iria, site of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary.

Feel the atmosphere of seclusion in the Chapel of the Apparitions, where the tombs of the three shepherd children are located.

Overnight: Fatima


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Day 7 Fátima - Batalha - Nazaré - Alcobaça - Lisbon
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the Monastery of Batalha, a jewel of Gothic and Manueline architecture, classified as a World Heritage Site. 

Continue to the charming fishing village of Nazaré, with free time to enjoy the Atlantic scenery. Continue to Alcobaça, where the imposing Cistercian monastery of the twelfth century, a World Heritage Site, stands out.

Arrive in Lisbon at the end of the day.

Night: Lisbon


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Day 8 Lisbon
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, panoramic tour to discover the charms of Lisbon, ancient Roman Olisipo, touring its main monuments. Admire the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery (exterior), two icons of the Manueline style and witnesses to the Age of Discovery.

See the imposing Monument to the Discoveries and walk through avenues and squares marked by the reconstruction of Pombal. A free afternoon to feel the soul of Lisbon in the Alfama district, among narrow streets and viewpoints, or take part in an optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais (not included), towns of great charm and historical importance.

Overnight: Lisbon


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Day 9 Lisbon - Merida - Córdoba
Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to Mérida, capital of Extremadura. Declared a World Heritage Site, Merida stands out for its rich historical heritage, which includes very well-preserved Roman ruins, such as the theater, the amphitheater, and the Roman bridge. Free time and continuation to Cordoba, capital of the Umayyad Caliphate.

Overnight: Córdoba


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Day 10 Córdoba - Sevilla
Breakfast at the hotel.

Guided morning tour of the historic center of Cordoba, declared a World Heritage Site. The city retains vestiges of its Islamic splendor when it was the capital of the Caliphate. 

Entrance and visit to the Mosque-Cathedral, one of the greatest examples of Andalusian architecture, and the Jewish Quarter, with its narrow streets and flowery courtyards. Free time to enjoy the unique atmosphere of this Andalusian city.

Overnight: Sevilla


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Day 11 Sevilla
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, panoramic tour of the monumental city of Seville, including entrance to its imposing Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world, after St. Peter's in Rome.

Then, walk through the traditional neighborhood of Santa Cruz, the scene of stories such as the myth of "Don Juan" and the opera "Carmen". The visit continues through the Maria Luisa Park and the impressive Plaza de España.

Free afternoon to continue exploring and enjoying the charms of this luminous city.

Overnight: Sevilla


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Day 12 Sevilla - Ronda - Costa del Sol
Breakfast at the hotel. 

Departure to the south, following the route of the Pueblos Blancos, with arrival in Ronda, a city of Celtic origin. Free time to admire the spectacular views of the valley and the mountains. In the afternoon, continuation of the trip to the famous Costa del Sol, one of the most visited regions internationally

Overnight: Costa del Sol




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Day 13 Costa del Sol - Granada
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Granada, the last bastion of the Nasrid kingdom until its surrender in 1492. Visit to the impressive monumental set of the Alhambra and the Gardens of Generalife, both declared World Heritage by UNESCO. 

Between sources, gardens and Arabic courts, this magical space was the scene of the famous tales of the Alhambra of Washington Irving.

Overnight: Granada


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Day 14 Granada - Toledo - Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Heading north, under the sky of Castile and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive imperial city of Toledo rises majestically – a World Heritage Site and cradle of civilizations where Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together.

The city, a reflection of the art, history and spirituality of the country, is a true National Monument. A short-guided tour of its historic centre and its narrow streets. 

Overnight: Madrid


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Day 15 Last day in Barcelona
You´ll have your transfer from your hotel to Madrid Atocha Station for your direct train (AVE) to Barcelona. 

Enjoy this last day in Barcelona, at your own pace: there is a lot to revisit and explore.

Overnight: Barcelona


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Day 16 Departure Home
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and be ready for your transfer to Barcelona Airport for your direct WestJet flight to Calgary, Canada.
Whats Included
• Departure flight onboard WestJet on a direct flight from your Calgary Airport to Barcelona Airport on the selected flight class (*)
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on included on all flight classes
• Checked luggage can be added ($) when booked on Economy Class (Y)
• 2 pieces of checked luggage included on Premium (W) and Business (J) classes
• Transfers on arrival and departure
• Daily activities as per chosen itinerary.
• Accommodation on the selected room category and plan, including breakfast.
• Accompaniment with a multilingual guide throughout the tour.
• Panoramic and guided tours in Madrid, Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon, Seville and Toledo.
• Transfers from Barcelona El-Prat Airport 
• Transfers to Sants train station in Barcelona and from Madrid train station to your hotel in Madrid.
• Transfer from Toledo to Madrid Atocha Station for your direct train (AVE) to Barcelona
• Travel by high-speed train Madrid - Barcelona
• Panoramic visits in:
    • Barcelona (by 1-day hop-on hop-off bus at your own pace
    • Lisbon, Porto (with Douro cruise and wine tasting) 
    • Cordoba (with entrance to the Mosque) 
    • Seville (with entrance to the Cathedral) 
    • Granada (Alhambra and Generalife Gardens) 
    • Toledo.
• Free time in Salamanca, Fátima, Nazaré, Mérida, Seville and Ronda.
• Entrance to Seville Cathedral
• Entrance and guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba
• Entrance and guided tour of the imposing Alhambra and Generalife Gardens in Granada.
• Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach.
• Travel insurance.
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy additional local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• Returning flight onboard WestJet from Barcelona to selected airport on a direct flight.

* Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
 Economy: Personal item + carry-on. Checked bags can be added online - after bookings are completed - for a fee.
• Premium: One personal item, one carry-on and 2 pieces of checked bags included
• Business: (Available on selected routes). One personal item + one carry-on + 2 pieces of checked bags included
Whats Not Included
. Baggage porterage at airport/hotel
- Local tourist tax not included, to be paid directly at the hotel.
. Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
. Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary 
. Guaranteed early check-in
. Guaranteed late check-out 
. Any service not specifically listed under "Included"
• During the stay in Barcelona, Madrid and on the high-speed train journey to Zaragoza, there is no escort service.
• If for technical reasons the visit cannot be carried out in Barcelona, it will be replaced by the 1-day City Tour on the Barcelona City Tour tourist bus. 
• If the Patronato of La Alhambra and Generalife does not grant entrance on certain dates, compensation for the loss of those services will be offered at the operator’s discretion.
• Appropriate clothing may be required for religious monuments to allow access.
• In certain monuments/museums the entrance is nominative; A copy of the passport is required to be sent up to 45 days before departure.
• Radio guides are provided during the visits, whose conservation and return in good condition is the responsibility of the traveller. In the event of loss or damage, a penalty of €50 will be applied.
• On trains, baggage is limited to 1 piece of hand luggage (36x27x15 cm) and 1 piece of cabin baggage (55x35x25 cm). 
• Excess baggage may result in trip cancellation by operators or a cash penalty

In case of emergency please contact our local Representatives:
Living Tours
Barcelona:  spain@livingtours.com
Phone +34 664 101 642
(Call to Spanish landline)
 Carrer Pelai 12, 3-M
08001 Barcelona

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