9 days tour

Madrid, Porto & Lisbon - 9 Days

Madrid, Porto & Lisbon - 9 Days

This tour includes:

Transport

Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 9 Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets

Accommodation

8 nights 4-star hotels

Guide

Escorted by an English-speaking local tour leader with local guides for sightseeing (or expert driver-guide for group of 10 or fewer) Guided sightseeing in Madrid, Porto and Lisbon

Others

Douro River Cruise & wine tasting in Porto 2024 - City tour of Coimbra or 2025 - Moliceiro boat trip along the canals in Aveiro Chocolate & Churros tasting in Madrid (2025) Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Meals

8 breakfasts & 4 dinners (2 dinners in 2024) 2024 - Fado show in Lisbon (including dinner) or 2025 - Fado show in Porto (including dinner)

Not included:

Insurance

Every traveler must have suitable travel insurance to take part in this tour.

Others

International flights and visas Tipping - an entirely personal gesture City tax of approximately โ‚ฌ2 per person per night in Porto and Lisbon (approx โ‚ฌ8 in total per person). To be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!

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Itinerary of your trip Madrid, Porto & Lisbon - 9 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Madrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Madrid

      Welcome to Madrid, the Spanish capital! You will be collected at the airport and transferred to our hotel. There is an included Tapas dinner this evening to get to know the group. 2024 departures: In 2024, the welcome Tapas dinner is offered on day 2 instead.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Exploring Madrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Exploring Madrid

      Today we take an all-encompassing coach tour of Madrid. Highlights of the excursion include the historic Barrio de la Morerรญa region, Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol central square, Plaza Mayor and the Neptuno Fountains. These are dedicated to Neptune, a Roman water god. In the more modern part of the city we see the Salamanca district, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste. We also see the Santiago Bernabeu, the football stadium of Real Madrid, the most successful European club. During our tour, enjoy the chance to taste typical chocolate and churros, a popular sweet treat in Spain. The rest of the day is at leisure. 2024 departures: In 2024, chocolate and churros tasting is not included.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Salamanca & Porto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Salamanca & Porto

      Madrid - Salamanca - Porto (Portugal). Departing Madrid after breakfast, we make a stop in the university city of Salamanca, with free time to enjoy a stroll around. After our visit, we cross the border into Portugal and complete our drive to Porto. One of the oldest cities in Europe, Porto is located along the Douro River estuary and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Porto Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Porto Sightseeing

      Today is spent exploring Porto with a number of included activities. We enjoy a guided city tour, taking in highlights such as the Cathedral, Stock Exchange and Santa Clara Church. We also take a cruise on the Douro River, which runs through the heart of Porto. And we visit one of the riverfront Port Wine Cellars, with included tasting of this local drink. This evening, enjoy an included dinner and Fado show at one of the oldest Fado venues in the whole of Porto. 2024 departures: In 2024, the included Fado show and dinner will instead take place in Lisbon.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Aveiro & Coimbra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Aveiro & Coimbra

      Porto - Aveiro - Coimbra. Departing Porto after breakfast, our first stop today is in Aveiro. Here we enjoy a ride on a moliceiro, a traditional boat used for navigating the canals of the town. Aveiro is known as the "Venice of Portugal", and rightly so! Our next stop is Coimbra. This riverfront city is home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, which was established in 1290. It was also the birthplace of Fado music. We are spending the night in Coimbra and thereโ€™s free time to explore. 2024 departures: Please note in 2024 we visit Fatima instead of Aveiro and enjoy guided sightseeing of the Basilica and the Cova da Iria. The night will be spent in Fatima instead of Coimbra.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Batalha, Nazare & Lisbon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Batalha, Nazare & Lisbon

      Coimbra - Batalha - Nazare - Lisbon. This morning we visit the UNESCO-listed Batalha Monastery, a 14th Century Gothic masterpiece, built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. We then enjoy some free time in the quaint fishing village of Nazare before arriving in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. We enjoy an included seafood dinner at a local restaurant. 2024 departures: Please note in 2024 our departure will be from Fatima instead of Coimbra and dinner is not included this evening.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Lisbon Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Lisbon Sightseeing

      Our day starts with a city sightseeing tour, taking in many of Lisbonโ€™s highlights. We see the cityโ€™s main plazas, the fortified Belem Tower, Jeronimoโ€™s Monastery, the Monument to the Discoverers and the Marquis of Pombal Square roundabout. The rest of today is free, and we recommend you head into the Alfama Quarter, the oldest part of Lisbon. Crowned by the Sao Jorge Castle, this part of the city features narrow alleyways and colourful โ€™tabernasโ€™. 2024 departures: Please note that in 2024, the included Fado show and dinner takes place tonight.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Merida & Return To Madrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Merida & Return To Madrid

      Lisbon - Merida (Spain) - Madrid. Departing Lisbon, we cross back into Spain and make a stop in Merida. We have time to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is known for its incredible Roman ruins. We can see the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre before we complete our journey back to Madrid. Enjoy an included farewell dinner with your fellow travellers. 2024 departures: Please note in 2024 we will visit Caceres instead of Merida. Here we will explore the Old Town and the Plaza Mayor main square.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Madrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Madrid

      Tuck into a final breakfast in the hotel before our tour comes to an end. There is an included transfer to the airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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