7-Day European tour exploring best of Spain and Portugal
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About This Tour in Madrid
Why Visit Madrid?
Madrid is Spain's vibrant capital, known for world-class art museums, royal palaces, and lively plazas. Explore the Prado Museum, visit the Royal Palace, and experience the vibrant food scene. Madrid offers rich culture, beautiful parks, and an energetic atmosphere.
Getting to Madrid
The easiest way to reach Madrid is by flying into Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Madrid easily accessible by rail as well.
What's Included
- Daily transportation on modern air-coned coaches with a professional coach driver
- The services of an experienced tour manager
- Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (min.) hotel, twin/double/single room with private facilities
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for tour manager/driver €10 per person per day, will be collected in cash whilst on tour.
- Accommodation before and on the last day of the tour
- Visas and travel insurance
- All optional activities and tickets for attractions not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (laundry, internet, phone calls etc.
- Lunch and dinner (the tour leader offers assistance with reservations and directions to local restaurants/cafés/service station restaurants)
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name and number, GENDER(!), date of birth and nationality are required for all passengers; please advise at the time of booking
- It is the responsibility of each passenger to ensure that they comply with all the necessary passport (must be valid for at least 6 months), visa, health, insurance and other travel regulations required for all the countries they will be visiting prior to the start of the tour
- Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants aged 0-2 are free of charge, will not occupy a seat on the coach and no separate bed
- Every client is only allowed to bring one luggage on board (maximum weight of 30kg) and 1 small hand carry on (Purse, backpack, camera bag)
- A standard twin room will be booked during the tour but a double bed can be requested as well. 1 twin room will accommodate 2 adults and 1 child (2-11 who will not receive a separate bed). If this rule does not apply and you are traveling with children, then an adult fee will be charged
- No triple rooms will be arranged for groups of 3 due to the limited amount of triple rooms in European hotels
- Hotel details are provided 24-48 hours before the check-in date
- goEUgo has the right to combine the customers of English and Chinese speaking tour in the same bus if any group has fewer travelers. There will be 1 tour leader on tour who will be able to speak both English and Chinese. They will service the customers in the preferred language (Chinese/English).
- goEUgo owns all copyrights to use and reuse images and videos taken during goEUgo tours.
- Please note that reservation the reservation time visit to visit the Alhambra Palace of Granada is between 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Due to limited daily access control in Alhambra Palace, to avoid disappointment, we recommend to book tickets online in advance!
- The information in this publication was compiled with the greatest care; nevertheless, no rights may be derived from this publication.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
At the statues
End Point
At the statues
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Saturday: Madrid – Zaragoza (320 km)
After having lovely breakfast at the hotel the... 1 hour
After having lovely breakfast at the hotel the Yellow Line tour continues from the capital city of Spain, Madrid, where we will pass through the Cibeles Fountain, and then arrive and visit Plaza Mayor, Piazza di Spagna, Plaza de Colónand Royal Palace of Madrid.
After having lovely breakfast at the hotel the... 1 hour
After having lovely breakfast at the hotel the Yellow Line tour continues from the capital city of Spain, Madrid, where we will pass through the Cibeles Fountain, and then arrive and visit Plaza Mayor, Piazza di Spagna, Plaza de Colónand Royal Palace of Madrid.
After having lovely breakfast at the hotel the... 1 hour
After having lovely breakfast at the hotel the Yellow Line tour continues from the capital city of Spain, Madrid, where we will pass through the Cibeles Fountain, and then arrive and visit Plaza Mayor, Piazza di Spagna, Plaza de Colónand Royal Palace of Madrid.
After having lovely breakfast at the hotel the... 1 hour
After having lovely breakfast at the hotel the Yellow Line tour continues from the capital city of Spain, Madrid, where we will pass through the Cibeles Fountain, and then arrive and visit Plaza Mayor, Piazza di Spagna, Plaza de Colónand Royal Palace of Madrid.
Then you’ll arrive at the Puerta del Sol, a public square in Madrid 1 hour
Then you’ll arrive at the Puerta del Sol, a public square in Madrid. You can find the Km. 0 squared tile placed on the pavement, which represents the Puerta del Sol is the centre of the radial network of Spanish road. In the afternoon, we say farewell to Madrid and head to Zaragoza.
After arriving Zaragoza, you'll visit the Basilica of... 1 hour
After arriving Zaragoza, you'll visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, which is a Roman Catholic church in the city. The Basilica venerates Blessed Virgin Mary, under her title Our Lady of the Pillar, praised as "Mother of the Hispanic Peoples". It is reputed to be the first church dedicated to Mary in history. There is a lot of coffee shops and restaurants around the Basilica.
Sunday: Zaragoza – Barcelona (300 km)
In the morning, we drive directly to the... 1 hour
In the morning, we drive directly to the Spanish warm and charming coastal city of Barcelona. After arrival we will visit the Columbus Monument and La Rambla, followed by Sagrada Família, which is a large Roman Catholic Church in Barcelona, designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. Gaudí’s unique colour, fairy tale decoration is throughout the city and makes the place feel like a fantasy in the Artist’s mind.
In the morning, we drive directly to the... 1 hour
In the morning, we drive directly to the Spanish warm and charming coastal city of Barcelona. After arrival we will visit the Columbus Monument and La Rambla, followed by Sagrada Família, which is a large Roman Catholic Church in Barcelona, designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. Gaudí’s unique colour, fairy tale decoration is throughout the city and makes the place feel like a fantasy in the Artist’s mind.
In the morning, we drive directly to the... 1 hour
In the morning, we drive directly to the Spanish warm and charming coastal city of Barcelona. After arrival we will visit the Columbus Monument and La Rambla, followed by Sagrada Família, which is a large Roman Catholic Church in Barcelona, designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. Gaudí’s unique colour, fairy tale decoration is throughout the city and makes the place feel like a fantasy in the Artist’s mind.
Then it’s on to photo stop at Camp... 1 hour
Then it’s on to photo stop at Camp Nou, a football stadium in Barcelona, which has been also the home of FC Barcelona since its completion in 1957.
We’ll also visit Estadi Olímpic Iluís Companys, the... 1 hour
We’ll also visit Estadi Olímpic Iluís Companys, the main stadium for the 1992 Summer Olympics located in Montjuïc, a large hill to the southwest of Barcelona which overlooks the city views.
The remaining time is spent in the bustling... 1 hour
The remaining time is spent in the bustling Plaza Catalonia, where you can have free time and do some shopping.
Monday: Barcelona – Valencia – Alicante (525 km)
After having breakfast at the hotel, we’ll leave... 1 hour
After having breakfast at the hotel, we’ll leave Barcelona for Spain’s third largest city, Valencia. Valencia’s history has celebrated as the gateway to the Mediterranean. It’s commercially and culturally rich, with Moorish culture, Arab customs and foods all frequented in a cultural exchange, such economic trade reformed Valencia to enjoy the prosperity and glory that other cities didn’t achieve. Although today’s Valencia is less prominent, it’s still the important city for large commerce exhibitions and trade fairs to be held in throughout the year. Upon arrival, we will visit Modernisme Plaza of the City Hall of Valencia, Valencia’s Ancient City Gates and Valencia Cathedral, where the true Holy Grail is reserved in. After tour the day is rounded off with a drive into Alicante.
After having breakfast at the hotel, we’ll leave... 1 hour
After having breakfast at the hotel, we’ll leave Barcelona for Spain’s third largest city, Valencia. Valencia’s history has celebrated as the gateway to the Mediterranean. It’s commercially and culturally rich, with Moorish culture, Arab customs and foods all frequented in a cultural exchange, such economic trade reformed Valencia to enjoy the prosperity and glory that other cities didn’t achieve. Although today’s Valencia is less prominent, it’s still the important city for large commerce exhibitions and trade fairs to be held in throughout the year. Upon arrival, we will visit Modernisme Plaza of the City Hall of Valencia, Valencia’s Ancient City Gates and Valencia Cathedral, where the true Holy Grail is reserved in. After tour the day is rounded off with a drive into Alicante.
After having breakfast at the hotel, we’ll leave... 1 hour
After having breakfast at the hotel, we’ll leave Barcelona for Spain’s third largest city, Valencia. Valencia’s history has celebrated as the gateway to the Mediterranean. It’s commercially and culturally rich, with Moorish culture, Arab customs and foods all frequented in a cultural exchange, such economic trade reformed Valencia to enjoy the prosperity and glory that other cities didn’t achieve. Although today’s Valencia is less prominent, it’s still the important city for large commerce exhibitions and trade fairs to be held in throughout the year. Upon arrival, we will visit Modernisme Plaza of the City Hall of Valencia, Valencia’s Ancient City Gates and Valencia Cathedral, where the true Holy Grail is reserved in. After tour the day is rounded off with a drive into Alicante.
After having breakfast at the hotel, we’ll leave... 1 hour
After having breakfast at the hotel, we’ll leave Barcelona for Spain’s third largest city, Valencia. Valencia’s history has celebrated as the gateway to the Mediterranean. It’s commercially and culturally rich, with Moorish culture, Arab customs and foods all frequented in a cultural exchange, such economic trade reformed Valencia to enjoy the prosperity and glory that other cities didn’t achieve. Although today’s Valencia is less prominent, it’s still the important city for large commerce exhibitions and trade fairs to be held in throughout the year. Upon arrival, we will visit Modernisme Plaza of the City Hall of Valencia, Valencia’s Ancient City Gates and Valencia Cathedral, where the true Holy Grail is reserved in. After tour the day is rounded off with a drive into Alicante.
Tuesday: Alicante – Granada (485 km)
In the morning, you depart for the city... 4 hours
In the morning, you depart for the city of Granada on the plateau of the Andalusian province. This historic city has been ruled by the Visigoths and Arabs. It became the last stronghold of the Arab dynasty during its eight-hundred-year-long rule of the Iberian Peninsula. In the 15th century, King Ferdinand successfully expelled the Arabs and managed to unite Spain. You will have a picture moment in front of the Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, also known as the Red Palace. Then you will continue to tour the old city of Granada, with its exquisite and delicate architecture.
Wednesday: Granada – Seville (240 km)
In the morning, we go northbound to the... 1 hour
In the morning, we go northbound to the largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia, Seville. This city was the capital of the Muslim dynasty, considered to be the guardian angel of culture in Andalusia and the birthplace of the flamenco dance. Seville is the primary setting of many operas, the best known of which is Bizet’s Carmen. As the fourth largest city in Spain, it has hosted the World’s Fair in 1992. Upon arrival, we visit Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral and the third-largest church in the world. Its completion was back to the early 16th century and now the cathedral halls are dedicated as Royal Chapel, the burial place of the kings’ mausoleum for over a century, also the tomb of Christopher Columbus who discovered the New World as a credit to the great navigator.
From there onwards we see the Alcázar of... 1 hour
From there onwards we see the Alcázar of Seville, used to be a Muslim palace and the Spanish Royal Palace. The upper levels of the Alcázar are still used by the royal family as the official Seville residence, which is the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe and was registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with the Seville Cathedral.
Then we walk through the Santa Cruz, Torre... 1 hour
Then we walk through the Santa Cruz, Torre del Oro (the Tower of Gold) and Maria Luisa Park, here the 1992 World Expo was located.
Then we walk through the Santa Cruz, Torre... 1 hour
Then we walk through the Santa Cruz, Torre del Oro (the Tower of Gold) and Maria Luisa Park, here the 1992 World Expo was located.
In Plaza de España (Spain Square), we can... 1 hour
In Plaza de España (Spain Square), we can admire a crafted porcelain painting, detailing the history and elegance of old Spain. If possible, tour guide will add the optional excursion to Mijas and/or Ronda
Thursday: Seville – Lisbon (460 km)
On the last day of the tour, we... 1 hour
On the last day of the tour, we will visit the capital where we started the largest city of Portugal, Lisbon. We are expected to arrive in Cabo da Roca (Cape Roca) in the afternoon, which forms the western most extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe. The cape displays the voluminous Atlantic surrounded by endless scenery. Don’t forget to buy the remembrance certificate to prove once footstep was on the west point as it will be a memorable souvenir to keep.
Later we will be back to the Lisbon... 1 hour
Later we will be back to the Lisbon city centre and visit Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, both were classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Belém Tower played a significant role in the Portuguese maritime discoveries of the era of the Age of Discoveries. Jerónimos Monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon
Later we will be back to the Lisbon... 1 hour
Later we will be back to the Lisbon city centre and visit Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, both were classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Belém Tower played a significant role in the Portuguese maritime discoveries of the era of the Age of Discoveries. Jerónimos Monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon
You will pass through Marquis of Pombal Square... 1 hour
You will pass through Marquis of Pombal Square and then stop at Rossio Square for some free time. Those who are interested in Portuguese custard tarts can taste the authentic ones at the century-old bakery.
You will pass through Marquis of Pombal Square... 1 hour
You will pass through Marquis of Pombal Square and then stop at Rossio Square for some free time. Those who are interested in Portuguese custard tarts can taste the authentic ones at the century-old bakery.
You will pass through Marquis of Pombal Square... 1 hour
You will pass through Marquis of Pombal Square and then stop at Rossio Square for some free time. Those who are interested in Portuguese custard tarts can taste the authentic ones at the century-old bakery.
Friday: Lisbon – Toledo – Madrid (675 km)
Today we will drive back to Madrid via... 1 hour
Today we will drive back to Madrid via Toledo, a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive cultural and monumental heritage. This old city is located on a mountaintop, surrounded on three sides by a bend in the Tagus River, and contains many historical sites. By strolling across the city, overlooking the Alcázar of Toledo and visiting the grand structure of Toledo Cathedral, you will feel the bustling of Spain in the old time. Then take a well-earned rest as you sit back, catch a breath taking landscape of Spain and enjoy its rich palette of colors in natural surroundings while you are on the journey to Madrid. Your truly memorable Mediterranean tour will end around 7:30pm at Plaza de España "Spain Square" Please note: hotel-accommodation is not provided on the last day of your tour.
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