Portugal With Spain - 09Days & 08 Nights
Madrid(2N)-Lisbon(2N)-Porto (1N)-Santander(1N)-Oviedo(1N)-Santiago de Compostela(1N)
Tour Highlights :
Madrid Airport to Hotel.
Madrid Sightseeing.
Madrid to Lisbon.
Lisbon Sightseeing.
Lisbon- Fatima- Porto.
Porto- Bom Jesus Sanctuary- Cambados- Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela- Lugo- O Cebreiro- Leon- Oviedo.
Oviedo- Covadonga- Santillana- Santander.
Transfer from Airport-Hotel-Airport.
Starting From
Rs. 59999/-*
Per Person Twin/Double Share Basis
About Portugal
Portugal is a southern European country on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Its location on the Atlantic Ocean has influenced many aspects of its culture: salt cod and grilled sardines are national dishes, the Algarve’s beaches are a major destination and much of the nation’s architecture dates to the 1500s–1800s, when Portugal had a powerful maritime empire
Details Tour Itinerary
Day – 01 : Welcome to Madrid
Upon arrival at the airport, we shall be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon, or you can check the informative panels in the hotel reception area. Towards the end of the day, we provide transfers to the Egyptian Debod temple, Plaza de Espana and Gran Via a vibrant district Overnight in Madrid.
Day – 02 :Madrid Sightseeing
The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through the centre of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city centre, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. A visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is next. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about the tradition of the “corridas” at the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. At sunset we will provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving different cuisines, such as local Spanish food, international and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice. At the end of the evening we will return to the hotel together.
Day – 03 : Madrid to Lisbon
We will leave Seville on a stage of scenic beauty. Amidst hills and olive trees we will enter Extremadura. We will stop in JEREZ DE LOS CABALLEROS, this town belonged to the Knights Templar and is where Vasco Nuñez de Balboa was born. We will then enter Portugal. MONSARAZ, one of the most picturesque villages in Portugal with its walls, castle, great views and white and flowery streets. We will travel on to the city EVORA, declared a World Heritage Site, with its white streets, its Renaissance palaces and its cathedral. Time for lunch. We will also visit the impressive Chapel of Bones (admission included), built with 5000 skeletons! We will be arriving in LISBON toward the end of the day.
Day – 04 : Lisbon Sightseeing
In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a local guide. We will visit the traditional neighbourhoods including the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Century. We will have a look around the Monument of the Discoveries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the free afternoon when you are free to explore the city at your own leisure. In the late afternoon, we will have a transfer to the Restauradores Square, a public square with plenty of restaurants and cafes. We suggest you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that takes you to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel.
Day – 05 : Lisbon to Porto
Visit Porto and the old cellars. We will head to the north of Portugal and visit FATIMA, an important sanctuary. We will continue on our way through to PORTO, Portugal’s second largest city. We will have time to have lunch and then go on a sightseeing tour of this city, which sits on the bank of the Duero river, and its historic city centre. We will also include a visit to the old cellars. Free time.
Day – 06 : Porto – Santiago De Compostela
On this day we will travel through beautiful landscapes. In the city of BRAGA, we will get on the world’s oldest cable car to ride up to the Santuário do BOM JESÚS, where we will enjoy its gorgeous views. We recommend trekking back down in order to admire its beautiful stairway. Then, we will resume our trip and head to Galicia. We will visit the historic town of CAMBADOS in Rías Baixas where we will go on a glass bottom boat trip in which we will learn about the production of mussels and oysters. Wine and mussel tasting included. At lunchtime we will arrive in SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, where we will go on a guided tour with a local guide. This town was a famous pilgrimage destination in the Middle Ages.
Day – 07 : Santiago De Compostela to Oviedo
We will travel along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) to Castile. In LUGO we will have time to visit the historic town centre and Roman walls, which were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will make a stop en route in O´CEBREIRO, a small Galician stone village. Arrival in LEÓN at lunchtime, where we will have time to visit the Gothic cathedral with its stained-glass windows and to stroll through the historic town centre. After that, we will cross the Cantabrian Range mountains on our way to Asturias. Arrival in OVIEDO in the mid-afternoon. We will include (occasionally on Tuesday mornings) an hour-and-a-half visit of the city with a local guide in which we will visit its 9th century cathedral, Calatrava Congressional Palace, Campoamor Theatre and Calle de la Rua.
Day – 08 : Oviedo to Santander
Fantastic landscapes. Altamira National Museum. Panoramic city tour of Santander. We will travel to Picos de Europa. We will visit Basílica de COVADONGA, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery. Then, we will resume our journey following the coastline to SANTILLANA, one of Spain’s most beautiful towns, and we will visit its well-preserved medieval quarter. We will also visit the National Museum and Research Centre of ALTAMIRA (ticket included) located in the vicinity of this town. We will later travel to SANTANDER, the region’s capital, a coastal city with amazing views and beaches. We will explore and learn about this elegant city and beautiful bay on the included panoramic city tour.
Day – 09 : Final Departure
After Breakfast, check out. Proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.
Accommodations
Hotel Regente Madrid
Madrid
Rossion Garden Hotel
Lisbon
Hotel Origami Porto Residency
Porto
Center Suite Santader
Santander
Hotel Clarin
Oviedo
Hotel Lux Santiago
Santiago de Compostela
Inclusions :
√ 02 Nights hotel accommodations in Madrid.
√ 02 Nights hotel accommodations in Lisbon.
√ 01 Nights hotel accommodations in Porto.
√ 01 Nights hotel accommodations in Oviedo.
√ 01Nights hotel accommodations in Santiago de Compostela.
√ 01 Nights hotel accommodations in Santander.
√ Meal : As per Plan.
√ Madrid Sightseeing.
√ Madrid to Lisbon.
√ Lisbon Sightseeing.
√ Lisbon- Fatima- Porto.
√ Porto- Bom Jesus Sanctuary- Cambados- Santiago de Compostela.
√ Santiago de Compostela- Lugo- O Cebreiro- Leon- Oviedo.
√ Oviedo- Covadonga- Santillana- Santander.
√ Transfer from Airport-Hotel-Airport.
√ All sightseeing & tours by SIC Basis.
Exclusions :
× Meal Which is not included.
× Guest Insurance.
× Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
× Personal Expenses.
× All Entry fees.
× Air Fare / Train Fare.
× VISA
× Local Tax
Portugal FAQs
1.Where is Portugal located?
Portugal is a southern European country on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Its location on the Atlantic Ocean.
2.What Is the Best Time to Visit Portugal?
The best time to visit Portugal is in spring (March-May), when the country is in bloom and waking after the winter. You could also go in fall (between September and October) when the sun is still shining, the weather is warm, and many of the crowds have dispersed.
3.What are the popular places to see at Portugal?
The most popular destinations were Lisbon, Porto, Algarve, the Portuguese Riviera, Madeira, Sintra, Óbidos and Fátima. The most popular with internationals were Lisbon, the Algarve and Northern Portugal.
4.How Far Portugal is from Kolkata?
Portugal is about 8967 kms away from India with a flight time of about 20 hours, depending on layover.
5.What is the time difference between India and Portugal?
India is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Lisbon, Portugal.
6.What are the tipping rules in Portugal?
Tipping 5% – 10% in restaurants is standard, although tipping should only be provided with the chance that you are extremely happy with the service. No tip is expected for some coffee/espresso or a beverage, although some people might leave the change, round up to the closest Euro (example 1,85 to 2EUR)
7.What language is spoken in Portugal?
Portuguese, English and French is spoken in Portugal.
8.What is Portugal’s most famous food?
Bacalhau. The national dish of Portugal, bacalhau is dried and salted codfish, which is usually soaked in milk or water before cooking. The Portuguese have been eating bacalhau since the 16th century when their fishing boats brought it back from Newfoundland.
9.Is there a visa on arrival in Portugal?
Portugal is in the Schengen Area, which does not have a visa-free arrangement with India, so you will need a visa to travel there as an Indian citizen.
10.What currency is used in Portugal?
Portugal uses Euro.
Important Note
- A Person Below 12 Years Of Age On Date Of Return Flight Will Be Considered A Child.
- Third Person In A Triple Room Will Be Provided A Roll Away Bed.
- All Transfers And Extensive Sightseeing With Entrance Fees (As Specified In The Itinerary) By An Air-Conditioned Coach.
- It Is Suggested To Carry One Check In Bag And One Hand Bag Per Person Only, Due To Limited Boot Space In The Coach.
- Services Of Our Tour Manager Or Local Representatives, While On Tour.
- On Some Occasions, You May Have To Join Another Group In Case Your Group Does Not Have Adequate.
- A Local Representative Or Your Coach Driver May Only Be There To Assist You During Your Initial Part Of The Tour.
- On Reaching The Eiffel Tower, If There Is Long Queue The Tour Manager Will Take You To The Montparnasse.
- Land Surcharges Applicable On Certain Departure Dates Which Will Be Notified.
- Certain Sightseeing/Excursions If Closed Then Alternate Sightseeing Will Be Done.
- Kindly Note That On Certain Departure Dates The Tour Routing Could Change. In Some Tours, There Is Also APossibility That The Tour Could Operate In Reverse Itinerary. However, You Will Not Miss Any Sightseeing Or Excursions That Are Mentioned In The Itinerary Unless Its Closed Due To Holiday. Your Tour Manager Will Notify You The Same.
- No Refunds For Unutilized Services.
- In Case Of Inordinate Delay And With Strict Driving Laws, Packed Dinner May Be Provided On This Day.
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- In Case Of Any Increase In Any Taxes In Europe, There Would Be A Change In Price Which Will Be Justified.
- For Any Issues Or Redressal Of Any Grievances, Passengers/ End Customers Should Approach Their Travel Agent Only From Where They Have Booked Their Tour.
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- Tour Cost Is Payable In EURO Out Of Your BTQ Entitlement Of The Passengers.
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