Timeless Spain and Portugal Journey

Arrive at Madrid airport where a Cox and Kings representative greets your group. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy leisure time until the evening.

A welcome transfer takes you to Plaza Mayor and the lively La Latina district, perfect for exploring tapas bars and dining at your choice of Indian, Chinese, Spanish, or Middle Eastern restaurants.

After a hearty breakfast, begin with a city tour of Madrid, featuring Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Colon, and Plaza Mayor. Stroll through Retiro Park to see its lake and Palacio de Cristal. Admission included to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid.

Afternoon at leisure. Evening transfer back to the hotel.

Following a delightful breakfast, depart Madrid via La Mancha, stopping at Puerto Lapice, a Don Quixote inspired village. Continue through Despenaperros to Granada, where lunch is included. In the afternoon, optional visit to the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens with a local guide.

Important Note: Admission to the Alhambra is strictly regulated. Full details and ID must be provided at booking. If unavailable, the Royal Alcazar of Seville will be visited instead.

Start your morning with a refreshing breakfast before traveling towards Malaga for a stroll through its historic center. Continue along the Costa del Sol to Puerto Banus in Marbella, a glamorous marina. Cross the mountains to Ronda, known for its dramatic gorge and cliffside views. Arrive in Seville by evening. Dinner included.

After enjoying breakfast, join a guided city tour of Seville including the cathedral and Giralda tower, Santa Cruz quarter, Triana neighborhood, and Guadalquivir riverbanks. Relax on a scenic boat ride along the Guadalquivir River. Evening optional flamenco tablao show.

Following a nourishing breakfast, drive through Extremadura to Merida. Admission included to the Roman Theater and Amphitheater, part of the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Ensemble. Free time for lunch and a stroll in its historic center. Continue into Portugal, arriving in Evora, another UNESCO site with charming whitewashed streets and a Gothic cathedral.

After a delicious breakfast, travel through the Alentejo countryside. Stop in Marvao, a walled hilltop town, and Castelo de Vide, with its Jewish quarter and medieval synagogue museum. Continue to Tomar to visit the Convent of Christ. Visit Aljustrel village to see the home of Lucia, one of Fatima’s shepherd visionaries.

Arrive in Fatima with free time at the Sanctuary, where you may attend the candlelight procession. Dinner included.

Start your day with a wholesome breakfast before journeying north to Porto. Enjoy a 50-minute cruise along the Douro River aboard a traditional Rabelo boat, followed by leisure time in the Ribeira district with its cafes and historic streets.

After savoring breakfast, begin with a visit to Braga and its cathedral, then ride the world’s oldest cable car up to Bom Jesus Sanctuary. Explore Guimaraes and its Palace of the Dukes. After lunch, drive through the Douro Valley, stopping in Sabrosa and Pinhao, with its beautiful tiled station.

Take a one-hour Douro River cruise (replaced with scenic stops from Nov to Mar). Continue to Coimbra. Dinner included.

Once you have enjoyed breakfast, explore Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities. Visit the Batalha Monastery. Pause for lunch and sea views in Nazare, including a funicular ride to the old town.

Stop in Obidos, a picturesque medieval town with flower-adorned streets. Arrive in Lisbon by evening.

Begin your day with a rich breakfast before setting out on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon: Alfama alleys, tiled facades, panoramic viewpoints, and the Belem district, linked to Portugal’s Age of Discoveries. Afternoon at leisure with an option to visit Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril. Evening transfer from Restauradores Square back to the hotel.

After breakfast, your Iberian journey concludes. Bid farewell to your fellow travelers and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.