The Best of Spain & Portugal

13 Day Tour from Madrid to Madrid
Spain and Portugal—two countries with rich histories and distinct cultures. Your affordable tour of Spain and Portugal reveals their fascinating highlights. In Spain, you’ll overnight in Madrid, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, and Salamanca. In Portugal, you’ll stay in Lisbon and Porto. Tour highlights include a guided visit to Toledo, a treasure chest of art and historical architecture. In Granada, enjoy an included visit to the fascinating Alhambra complex*, built in the 13th century by Moorish kings. In Avila—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and fascinating walled city founded in the 11th century, you’ll visit St. Theresa's Convent, the birthplace of St. Teresa. Admire the Moorish architecture in the historical city centers of Cordoba and Seville, both gems of Andalusia, and get to know Madrid, the elegant capital city of Spain, built on a plateau in the heart of the country. In Portugal, visit Lisbon with a Local Guide and see the Belem Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built to commemorate the expedition of Vasco de Gama, and Porto's cathedral, built on a panoramic terrace overlooking the port wine cellars on the banks of the Douro River. Enjoy guided sightseeing in the cities of Toledo, Granada, Seville, Madrid, Cordoba, Lisbon, and Porto. Local Guides - experts in the cities' histories and cultures - will highlight the unique sights and tell you about local culture and history. All of this and more—including an olive oil farm visit with tastings—await you on this fabulous and affordable Spain and Portugal tour designed for value-minded travel lovers.
NOTE:
*Alhambra complex: Entrance to Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed.
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your Tour Includes:

• Guided sightseeing in Toledo, featuring a visit to St. Thomas Church
• Guided visit to Granada’s Alhambra complex
• Lunch at a traditional olive farm with olive oil tasting
• Guided visit of the Mezquita in Córdoba
• Guided sightseeing in Seville
• Orientation tour of Évora
• Guided sightseeing in Lisbon
• Visit to the Sanctuary of Fátima
• Orientation tour of Coimbra
• Guided sightseeing in Porto on the Douro River
• Scenic drive along the Douro Valley
• Orientation tour of Salamanca, including Plaza Mayor
• Orientation tour of Ávila, including a visit to St. Theresa’s Convent
• Orientation tour of Segovia
• Guided sightseeing in Madrid