11-Day Portugal, Gibraltar and Spain UNESCO Tour

Western Europe

Overview

Visit: Lisbon, Obidos, Sintra, Evora, Seville, Gibraltar, Costa del Sol, Cordoba, Toledo, Madrid, Segovia, Barcelona

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Tour Plan
  • Day   1
    Hometown ✈ Lisbon, Portugal (Capital)
  • Day   2
    Lisbon - Discovery Monument - Belém Tower - Jerónimos Monastery - Liberty Avenue - Pastéis de Belém

     B: Onboard / L: On Own / D: Portuguese Cuisine

     [Lisbon] Radisson Blu Hotel Lisbon or similar
    [Discovery Monument] A landmark on the Tagus River shaped like the prow of a ship, honoring Portugal's explorers and recalling the golden age of maritime discovery. [Belém Tower] Built in the 16th century, this UNESCO World Heritage landmark is an elegant Manueline sentinel on the river and an enduring symbol of Portugal's seafaring spirit. [Jerónimos Monastery] A UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of Manueline architecture, celebrated for its intricate stonework and the grandeur of Portugal's Age of Discovery. [Liberty Avenue] One of Lisbon's most elegant boulevards, lined with luxury boutiques, fine hotels and graceful architecture, capturing the capital's cosmopolitan appeal.
  • Day   3
    Lisbon - Óbidos - Cape of the Rock - Sintra - National Palace (Admission Incl.) - Old Town

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Portuguese Grilled Cuttlefish & Seafood Rice

     [Lisbon] Radisson Blu Hotel Lisbon or similar
    [Óbidos] One of Portugal's best-preserved and most enchanting medieval towns, where flower-filled lanes and whitewashed houses nestle within ancient walls like a European fairytale. [Cape of the Rock] The westernmost point of continental Europe, perched above cliffs around 140 metres high, with sweeping Atlantic views from the place once described as 'where the land ends and the sea begins.' [Sintra] A romantic UNESCO-listed hill town of royal palaces and elegant villas set amid lush forests, long favoured by Portuguese royalty. [Sintra National Palace] Portugal's best-preserved medieval royal palace, famed for its twin white conical chimneys and rich blend of Gothic, Manueline and Moorish design. [Sintra Old Town] Stroll winding cobblestone streets lined with traditional shops, boutiques and cafés, and enjoy the relaxed romance of this historic hill town.
  • Day   4
    Lisbon - Cristo Rei (optional) - Evora - St. Francis Church (admission incl.) - Seville, Spain - Flamingo Show & Dinner (optional)

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Flamenco Dinner Show (Optional)

     [Seville] AC Hotel by Marriott Sevilla Forum or similar
    [Cristo Rei] A monumental statue of Christ high above the south bank of the Tagus; its viewpoint commands sweeping vistas of Lisbon, the river and the 25 de Abril Bridge. [Évora] A UNESCO-listed city with roots in Roman times, where whitewashed, yellow-trimmed lanes, historic squares and monuments create the distinctive character of Alentejo. [Chapel of Bones] Hidden within the Church of São Francisco, this 17th-century chapel is lined with human bones and skulls, creating a striking meditation on life and time. [Seville] One of Andalusia's most captivating historic cities, where Moorish heritage, Christian tradition and the exuberant spirit of southern Spain meet in the birthplace of Flamenco.
  • Day   5
    Seville - Plaza de España - Gibraltar (British Overseas Territory) - St. Michael's Cave (Admission Incl.) - The Ape’s Den - Europa Point - Costa del Sol, Spain

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: On Own

     [Costa del Sol Area] Hilton Garden Inn Malaga or similar
    [Plaza de España] One of Seville's grandest landmarks, where a sweeping semicircular building embraces the plaza and canal, adorned with ornate tiles, arcades and bridges. [St. Michael's Cave] Enter the Rock of Gibraltar to admire spectacular stalactites and stalagmites formed over millennia, within a natural cavern transformed into a unique performance space. [The Ape’s Den] Meet Gibraltar's free-roaming Barbary macaques, Europe's best-known wild primates and one of the territory's most distinctive natural icons. [Europa Point] At Gibraltar's southern tip, the Mediterranean, Strait of Gibraltar and Atlantic converge; on clear days, the African coast is visible across the water.
  • Day   6
    Costa del Sol - Mijas - Córdoba - Mosque-Cathedral (Admission Included) - Calleja de las Flores

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Local Western

     [Córdoba] Hotel Eurostars Patios de Córdoba or similar
    [Mijas White Village] A classic Andalusian hill town of whitewashed houses, cobblestone lanes and colourful flowers, with captivating views over the Mediterranean and Costa del Sol. [Córdoba] Once a major centre of Islamic civilisation on the Iberian Peninsula, Córdoba blends Roman, Islamic, Jewish and Christian heritage within its atmospheric old town. [Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba] A world-class architectural treasure whose seemingly endless red-and-white arches frame the extraordinary union of an Islamic mosque and later Christian cathedral. [Calleja de las Flores] A charming lane in the Jewish Quarter, where colourful flowerpots brighten whitewashed walls and the cathedral bell tower is perfectly framed at the far end.
  • Day   7
    Cordoba – Consuegra Windmills (admission incl.) - Toledo – Toledo Cathedral (admission incl.) – Madrid

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Local Western

     [Madrid] Hotel Crowne Plaza Madrid Airport or similar
    [Consuegra Windmills] Classic white windmills crown the hills of La Mancha beside an ancient castle, evoking the legendary scenes of Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote. [Historic Toledo] This hilltop UNESCO World Heritage city is famed as the 'City of Three Cultures,' where Christian, Jewish and Islamic heritage meets along winding medieval streets. [Toledo Cathedral] One of Spain's finest Gothic cathedrals, with a majestic exterior and sumptuous interior of ornate altarpieces, intricate woodcarving and sacred art.
  • Day   8
    Royal Palace (admission incl.) - Plaza Mayor - Puerta del Sol - Plaza de Colon - Segovia - Aqueduct – Alcazar (admission incl.) - Madrid - Traditional Bullfight Show (optional)

     B: Hotel / L: Roast Suckling Pig at a Century-Old Restaurant / D: On Own

     [Madrid] Hotel Crowne Plaza Madrid Airport or similar
    [Royal Palace of Madrid] Spain's most representative royal palace pairs monumental Neoclassical architecture with lavish state rooms, revealing the splendour of the Spanish monarchy. [Plaza Mayor] A historic square enclosed by elegant red façades and arcades, bearing witness to centuries of Madrid life and preserving the atmosphere of the old city. [Puerta del Sol] Madrid's lively central square and the symbolic heart of Spain, home to the Kilometre Zero marker and the city's iconic Bear and Strawberry Tree statue. [Plaza de Colón] An important city square honouring explorer Christopher Columbus, where a monumental memorial meets Madrid's modern urban landscape. [Roman Aqueduct] Segovia is a UNESCO-listed hilltop city famed for its Roman aqueduct, medieval castle and historic quarter. Built without mortar from massive granite blocks over 2,000 years ago, the aqueduct's 167 arches sweep majestically across the city centre. [Alcázar of Segovia] One of the world's most celebrated medieval castles, this UNESCO-listed fortress was built for defence before becoming a royal residence.
  • Day   9
    Madrid (High-Speed AVE Train) - Barcelona - La Rambla - Montserrat (Optional)

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: Tapas & Iberian Ham

     [Barcelona] Hotel NH Sants Barcelona or similar
    [La Rambla] Barcelona's best-known promenade stretches about 1.2 kilometres past historic buildings, flower stalls, markets and street life - an ideal place to feel the city's energy. [Montserrat] Distinctive serrated peaks rise around an ancient monastery, one of Catalonia's most important spiritual and cultural landmarks, in a setting of dramatic natural beauty.
  • Day   10
    Sagrada Familia (admission incl.) - Park Guell (admission incl.) - Casa Mila (admission incl.) - Casa Batllo - Free at Leisure - Spanish Seafood Dinner (optional)

     B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: On Own

     [Barcelona] Hotel NH Sants Barcelona or similar
    [Sagrada Família] Gaudí's defining masterpiece astonishes with soaring spires and symbolic sculpture; inside, coloured light pours through stained glass into a forest-like nave. [Park Güell] Gaudí blends architecture, nature and fairytale imagination through flowing forms, colourful mosaics and fanciful structures, with sweeping views over Barcelona. [Casa Milà] One of Gaudí's most revolutionary residences, with a wave-like stone façade and an iconic rooftop of sculptural chimneys and ventilation towers. [Casa Batlló] Gaudí's imaginative landmark captivates with flowing curves, vivid mosaics and a dragon-like roof. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it remains an icon of Barcelona.
  • Day   11
    Barcelona ✈ Hometown

     B: Hotel
    After breakfast, transfer to airport for return flight to hometown.
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