Best of Spain & Portugal

A warm welcome to your ‘Sailani’s – Best of Spain and Portugal’ Tour. Your Sailani’s representative greets you at the ‘designated meeting point’ (Check-In after 1600 Hrs). We start your sightseeing only the next day so that you can relax after your long flight and get over your jetlag.

If you have free time, get to know one of Europe’s most dynamic capital cities. Home of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious “tapas”. Overnight at Madrid.

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Today we take you on a guided city tour of Madrid. See the Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, Cibeles Squares and Plaza Espana. Drive through the main streets and see the Neptune Fountain, Alcala Street and Gran Via – most popular commercial street for a real taste of Spain.

Next is visit to the Las Ventas Bull Ring, where we will guide you around the key parts of the bullring, from the main entrance, to the tendidos, the callejón…. putting into context the three protagonists of this magnificent spectacle: the audience, the bullfighter and the bull.

Continue for an excursion to Toledo, a cultural melting pot renowned for its harmonious combination of three cultures of Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures. Also, visit to a Sword factory. Steel from Toledo has been one of the most prestigious in the world because of its flexibility. Overnight at Madrid.

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Today proceed to Lisbon. Lisbon enchants travelers with its white bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways, and an easy-going charm that makes it a popular year-round destination. Enroute you will visit the shrine of Fatima, Sanctuary of our Lady of the Rosary, one of the most important catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Continue drive to Lisbon. Overnight at Lisbon.

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Today on a guided city tour of Lisbon see the charming Alfama quarter, the Tagus river, Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the World Heritage Sites of Jerónimos Monastery.

Visit to the Vasco da Gama’s discovery of a sea route to India inspired the glorious Monastery of St. Jerome, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Orientation tour of Sintra, the capital of 19th-century Romanticism and one of the most picturesque destinations in Portugal Cruise the Portuguese coast to Estoril, Cascais Bay, and rocky chasm of Hell’s Mouth (Boca do Inferno). Admire fantastic Atlantic coast and Portuguese countryside views throughout the tour. Overnight at Lisbon.

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Your drive takes you to Seville, the capital of Andalusia. According to legend, Sevilla was founded by Hercules and its origins are linked with the Tartessian civilization.

You will be taken on a guided city tour of this gracious and charming Spain’s third largest city. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil and extensive Maria Luisa Park, the quaint Santa Cruz Quarter, and finally view the huge cathedral (one of the world’s largest) with its Giralda Tower (a former minaret). While Seville is famous for its history, at the same time the old city center is bustling with modern life: filled with shops, tapas bars and restaurants, the city offers plenty of options for visitors. Free time to savour the atmosphere. Overnight at Seville.

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Today proceed to Granada. En route visit the former Great Mosque (now a cathedral) in Cordoba. When arriving in Cordoba, pass along the wonderful gardens of the Alcazar of the Christian Kings, where we will also see the mosaics that decorate the rooms (Mondays visit another monument).

Free time at Plazza de la Corredera, this grand 17th-century square has an elaborate history as a site of public spectacles, including bullfights and Inquisition burnings.
Nowadays it’s ringed by balconied apartments and is home to an assortment of popular, though culinarily run-of-the-mill, cafes and restaurants. Overnight at Granada.

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Grab the sight of The Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens. Listed under the World Heritage Sites of the UNESCO, Alhambra is indisputably the most well-known Monument of the city and one of the most visited in Spain. The last Moorish stronghold in Europe, the Alhambra reflects the splendour of Moorish civilization in Andalusia and offers the visitor splendid ornamental architecture, spectacular and lush gardens, cascading and dripping water features and breathtaking views of the city. It has a defensive area, the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces, named after the Dynasty of the Kingdom of Granada, and the Gardens of the Generalife. Generalife Gardens is positioned on a hill situated at the rear of the complex overlooking the Alhambra palace. Within you’ll find beds of colorful flowers, more exquisite architecture, leaping fountains and cool shade.

Proceed to Valencia. Valencia is one of the oldest cities in Spain, founded in the Roman period under the name “Valentia Edetanorum” on the site of a former Iberian town, by the river Turia in the province of Edetania. Overnight at Valencia.

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Today enjoy a guided city tour of Valencia. In Valencia you can find an impressive balance between modern and classical architecture. The buildings like the City of Arts and Sciences, The Cathedral of Valencia and the Central Market you should not miss.

Free time at Plaza del Ayuntamiento, home to some of the most representative administrative buildings in Valencia, Plaza del Ayuntamiento features an outstanding mix of Spanish architectural styles.

Later proceed to Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is defined by quirky art and architecture, imaginative food and vibrant street life. Overnight at Barcelona.

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On a guided city tour see the ancient Gothic Quarter with its magnificent cathedral. Stop to admire the exterior of Gaudi’s masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred Family (Sagrada Familia). Continue to Montjuich Hill (site of the Olympic Stadium), to enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona and its port area.

Delve into the history of Barcelona’s revered football club on a 90-minute self-guided tour of the impressive Camp Nou Stadium and its interesting museum.

Free time at La Rambla, the most famous street in Barcelona and one of the most vital places of the Catalan capital. Without a doubt, is one of the most essential attractions to visit in Barcelona.

Take a bite out of Barcelona’s legendary nightlife. Experience an exhilarating flamenco show performance. Cheer on a talented troupe of flamenco dancers as a unique display of agility, passion and energy is demonstrated on stage.

Rest of the day free to explore the city on your own. Overnight at Barcelona.

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Today, proceed for an excursion to Montserrat with Cogwheel Train.
On our excursion to Montserrat Mountains you will visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat with its 12th-century carving of the Black Virgin. You will take the cogwheel train to the location of the monastery and enjoy magnificent views.
Rest of the day free to explore the city on your own. Overnight at Barcelona.

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Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the high points of your ‘Sailani’s – Best of Spain and Portugal’ Tour. (Breakfast either at the hotel or onboard the flight)

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Note: This tour may run with an altered flow due to operational constraints.