Madrid, Portugal, and Andalusia

After breakfast at the hotel, discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour. During the tour today you will see the Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Discover contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, as well as the commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. During your tour there will be an opportunity to taste the typical chocolate with churros, the most Madrid-style snack. The afternoon is at leisure for you to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Overnight Madrid.

This morning you are bound for Portugal. Drive towards Salamanca where you will have some free time in this University City and World Heritage Site of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to the Portuguese border to reach Porto. Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European towns and proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Overnight Porto.

This morning you will discover Porto with a guided sightseeing tour. Admire the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Santa Clara church. Afterwards, experience a different perspective of the city aboard a Douro River Cruise and discover famous Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting included. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight, you will experience a typical fado show with dinner with your fellow travellers. Overnight Porto.

Leave Porto this morning and head for Aveiro, known for its picturesque canals, which have earned it the nickname “The Venice of Portugal”. Here you will get to ride on a moliceiro, a traditional colourful boat used for navigating the canals of Aveiro, before heading to Coimbra located on the banks of the river Mondego. Meet with the local guide for a tour of Coimbra, an historic city known for its prestigious university (one of the oldest in Europe), charming medieval streets and beautiful riverfront. Overnight Coimbra.

Breakfast at the hotel, then depart to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time to explore then continue to Lisbon for a two-night stay. This evening you will cross the Tagus River to Cacihas and experience dinner at a local restaurant featuring seafood. Overnight Lisbon.

This morning, join a city sightseeing tour of the ancient Olissipo (Lisbon). Drive through the main squares and avenues. See the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square and Liberty Avenue. The afternoon will be at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of colour and housing the genuine “tabernas”. Remainder of the day at leisure to explore his magnificent city. Overnight Lisbon.

This morning you are bound for the Andalusian soils of Spain. Drive to Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore its rich historical heritage then continue to Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Overnight Cordoba.

After breakfast at the hotel, discover the impressive tour of Cordoba's Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease your mind and spirit as you stroll through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon continue your journey to reach Seville where accommodation is reserved for two nights. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to discover the traditional Andalusian cuisine at a local restaurant with your fellow travellers. Overnight Seville.

This morning embark on a city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville. Visit the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), the Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as the myth of “Don Juan”; Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is at leisure for you to further discover the city of light. Overnight Seville.

Leave Seville this morning after breakfast and drive south passing typical Andalusian villages to reach Jerez, where you will be captivated by two of the essential elements of the Andalusian soul: wine and horses. Visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and indulge in a wine tasting in one of the famous local wineries. Continue your journey to Ronda. Visit an olive oil production facility at LA Organic and taste their organic olive oil. Remainder of the day at leisure to discover the secrets of Ronda. Overnight Ronda.

This morning you will depart for Malaga and visit the city and explore its historical and cultural attractions. Malaga is a city full of corners that look back on several centuries of history, from the time of the Romans (with its magnificent theatre) to the Arab, with the Alcazaba or the Castle of Gibralfaro. Continue to Granada. This city, located at the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, is one of the jewels of Andalusia. Here, the impressive Andalusian legacy, represented by the Alhambra, is complemented by Renaissance architectural gems. You will have the chance to learn how to dance flamenco before attending a dinner with a flamenco show in one of the most typical venues in Granada. After dinner, take the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views of Granada from one of the city's viewpoints. Overnight Granada.

This morning visit the world famous Alhambra complex with your local expert (entrance included) and the Generalife Gardens. Upon completion of the tour, you will depart for Madrid. This evening join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner. Overnight Madrid.

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

• First class accommodation as specified (or similar)
• Private transfers from/to Madrid Airport as per itinerary
• Transportation as per itinerary in air-conditioned deluxe coach
• Professional English-speaking Tour Director throughout the tour
• Sightseeing as per itinerary. Guided visits in Madrid, Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Malaga and Granada (Alhambra entrance included). Douro River Cruise; Cruise along the Aveiro estuary in a typical moliceiro; Visit and ticket to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez
• Daily breakfast
• Welcome Tapas Experience dinner in Madrid
• Chocolate & Churro tasting in Madrid
• Fado show and dinner in Porto
• Dinner in a local restaurant in Lisbon (Seafood)
• Dinner in Seville on Day 9
• Visit to wineries and wine tasting in Jerez
• Olive Oil tasting at a Local Almazara
• Flamenco Experience with masterclass, show and dinner in Granada
• Farewell dinner in Madrid
• 24/7 local operator support on tour
• Spain and Portugal Travel Notes – issued by Innovative Travel

• International airfares
• Optional tours and excursions
• Lisbon and Porto Local City Tax are not included, to be paid directly to the hotels
• Porterage
• Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
• Personal Expenses
• Departure taxes
• Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
• Visas (unless specified)
• Travel insurance during the tour
• Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above

• In the event that the guided tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons it will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus instead.
• Due to limited coach capacity only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. The single bag should not weigh more than 25kg and have a maximum dimension of 157cm (the dimensional measurement of a suitcase is the sum of the length, width and height). Oversized suitcases will only be accepted if shared by two passengers.