9D Portugal Premium Small Group Tour

9D Portugal Premium Small Group Tour

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9D Portugal Premium Small Group Tour

9 Days Starting and ending in Madrid, Spain

Visiting: Madrid, Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon

Tour operator:

Julia Travel

Tour code:

218

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

8-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury, Small Group

From: $2612 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 9-day journey through Portugal with our Premium Small Group Tour, starting and ending in the vibrant city of Madrid. Experience the rich cultural tapestry of Spain and Portugal with guided visits to iconic cities like Madrid, Porto, Coimbra, and Lisbon. Delight in a variety of culinary experiences, from a Welcome Tapas Dinner in Madrid to a Fado show with dinner in Porto, and a seafood feast in Lisbon. Enjoy unique activities such as a Douro River Cruise with Port wine tasting and a scenic ride on a traditional moliceiro in Aveiro. Travel in comfort with luxury coach transportation and private airport transfers, all under the guidance of an English-speaking Tour Director. With daily breakfasts and travel insurance included, this tour offers a seamless and enriching exploration of Iberian wonders. Please note that local city taxes in Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto are not included.

Highlights

  • Guided city tour of Madrid, including the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor.

  • Chocolate and churros tasting in Madrid.

  • Douro River Cruise and Port wine tasting in Porto.

  • Fado show and dinner in Porto.

  • Cruise along the Aveiro estuary in a traditional moliceiro.

  • Visit to the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Sightseeing in Lisbon, including Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery.

  • Explore the Roman ruins in Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: AC Cuzco, Princesa Plaza or similar

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Join your tour director and fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: AC Cuzco, Princesa Plaza or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour. Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. During the visit, we will taste the typical chocolate with churros, the most Madrid-style snack. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3 : Madrid – Salamanca – Porto

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Location: Porto

Accommodation Name: BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Bound for Portugal, we will drive towards Salamanca. Enjoy some free time in this University City and World Heritage Site of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to the Portuguese border to reach Porto. Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European towns, and proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 4 : Porto

Location: Porto

Accommodation Name: BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Guided sightseeing tour of Porto. Admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a Douro River Cruise and discover famous Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting experience included. Rest of the day at leisure. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to share a typical fado show with dinner with your fellow travelers. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5 : Porto – Aveiro – Coimbra

Location: Coimbra

Accommodation Name: Aeminium Coimbra affiliated by Meliá or similar.

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, we depart to Aveiro, known for its picturesque canals, which have earned it the nickname "The Venice of Portugal". We will enjoy a ride on a moliceiro, a traditional colorful boat used for navigating the canals of Aveiro, before heading to Coimbra. We will meet the local guide for a tour of Coimbra, a historic city known for its prestigious university (one of the oldest in Europe), charming medieval streets, and beautiful riverfront.

Day 6 : Coimbra – – Batalha –-Nazare – Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation Name: VIP Entrecampos, VIP Art´s, Lutécia or similar.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the pinturesque fishing town of Nazaré and time at leisure. Then, we continue to Lisbon. In Lisbon, we will cross the Tagus River to Cacilhas and enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant featuring seafood.

Day 7 : Lisbon

Location: Lisbon

Accommodation Name: VIP Entrecampos, VIP Art´s, Lutécia or similar.

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, join a morning city sightseeing of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square & Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of color housing the genuine “tabernas”. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy this magnificent city.

Day 8 : Lisbon – Merida – Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: AC Cuzco, Princesa Plaza or similar.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore its rich historical heritage before continuing to Madrid. In Madrid, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.

Day 9 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES.

What's Included

  • Guided Visits

    Guided visits in Madrid, Porto, Coimbra, and Lisbon are included.

  • Tour Director

    An English speaking Tour Director will accompany you throughout the journey.

  • Welcome Tapas Experience

    A Welcome Tapas Experience dinner is included.

  • Chocolate & Churros Tasting

    Enjoy a Chocolate & Churros tasting in Madrid.

  • Fado Show and Dinner

    A Fado show and dinner in Porto are included.

  • Douro River Cruise

    A Douro River Cruise & Port wine tasting in Porto are included.

  • Aveiro Estuary Cruise

    Cruise along the Aveiro estuary in a typical moliceiro.

  • Dinner in Lisbon

    Dinner in a local restaurant in Lisbon featuring seafood is included.

  • Farewell Dinner

    A Farewell Dinner in Madrid is included.

  • Luxury Coach Transportation

    Transportation by luxury coach is provided.

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What's Not Included

Local City TaxLisbon, Coimbra, and Porto Local City Tax are not included and must be paid directly to the hotel.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with luxury coach transportation and private airport transfers, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey between destinations, including guided city tours and scenic drives through picturesque landscapes.

Accommodation

Stay in comfort at well-appointed hotels such as AC Cuzco, Princesa Plaza, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto, Aeminium Coimbra affiliated by Meliá, VIP Entrecampos, VIP Art's, or Lutécia, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable experience throughout your journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of dining experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a Welcome Tapas Experience dinner in Madrid, a chocolate and churros tasting in Madrid, a Fado show and dinner in Porto, a seafood dinner at a local restaurant in Lisbon, and a farewell dinner in Madrid.

  • Are there any unique cultural experiences included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a Fado show in Porto, which is a traditional Portuguese music performance, and a cruise along the Aveiro estuary in a typical moliceiro, a traditional colorful boat.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Transportation is provided by a luxury coach, and there are private transfers to and from the airport as per the itinerary.

  • Is there a tour guide available throughout the journey?

    Yes, an English-speaking Tour Director will be available throughout the journey.

  • What kind of accommodation can be expected during the tour?

    Accommodation is provided in hotels such as AC Cuzco, Princesa Plaza in Madrid, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto in Porto, Aeminium Coimbra affiliated by Meliá in Coimbra, and VIP Entrecampos, VIP Art's, Lutécia in Lisbon or similar.

  • Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour?

    Yes, local city taxes in Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto are not included and must be paid directly to the hotel.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    We will include meet local health and safety regulations

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    The company has been trading since 1929

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.

Reviews of this operator

Carole Kirby (Google Reviewer)  

We booked tickets for Sagrada...

06-May-2024

We booked tickets for Sagrada Familia and the towers with a guide. Our guide, Victor, was excellent- the pace was just right and he explained everything making the visit so much more informative and interesting for us. Would definitely recommend.

Audrey Brice (Google Reviewer)  

A very enjoyable tour around...

01-Apr-2024

A very enjoyable tour around Park Guell yesterday under the guidance of Raul in excellent English. Great audio system so we could hear Raul no matter how far away we were. Not at all rushed. Very informative and amusing with humorous personal anecdotes.

Barb Agostini (Google Reviewer)  

Did the half day trip...

22-Sep-2019

Did the half day trip from Barcelona to Girona with Julia Tours (left at 8am and back around 2:20pm). Bus was comfy and air conditioned. Left on time. Our tour guide was friendly and showed us around and we had a good amount of free time. Plus if you’re a GOT fan, you’ll get to see some spots from the show.

Janaya Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour of Sagrada Familia...

22-Mar-2024

Our tour of Sagrada Familia was amazing! Olga was our guide and she was absolutely incredible!! She was extremely knowledgeable about the site and was so pleasant to listen to discuss all the details and history. Love learning about the ins and outs and the story behind every detail.

Kyle Mundon (Google Reviewer)  

This was the only place...

11-Oct-2023

This was the only place I could find last-minute tickets to see Sagrada Familia. It was more expensive than the tickets directly from the basilica (which were sold out), but it included a guided tour. I opted to add the tower access in as well, which is about €15 more than just the guided tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate. They have to deal with a lot of other people in the area, and to still be able to communicate effectively is impressive. I can't remember the guides name, but she had blue hair, so definitely easy to keep track of in the crowd of thousands inside the basilica. I didn't deal with any disrespect or lack of professionalism, as other reviews have mentioned. Everyone I interacted with was very kind and took time to explain things. FYI, if you're afraid of heights or claustrophobic, the tower is not for the faint of heart!

Lawrence Delaney (Google Reviewer)  

My wife and I toured...

29-Nov-2024

My wife and I toured Park Guell and Sagrada Familia with tour guides Matthew (Park Guell) and Marc (Sagrada Familia) on November 25th 2024. We showed up about twenty minutes late to our tour of Park Guell because our taxi driver dropped us off at the wrong location. Despite this, Matthew was very understanding and accommodating to both us and others on our tour with other specific or individual needs, ensuring to either wait at a location a little longer or offer an alternative path for those who needed a bit more assistance maneuvering within the park. When arriving at the Julia Travel location after our tour, he provided nearby restaurant recommendations and tips for avoiding potential pickpocket attempts in the crowded city center. Matthew’s Barcelona experience is second to none! Marc provided an amazing tour of the incredible Sagrada Familia. His passion, thoroughness, and efficiency in conducting the tour were very impressive. Despite the heavy crowds, he did a great job directing our tour group through Sagrada Familia in an organized manner while also pointing out specific details about the church that we wouldn’t have otherwise noted. Julia Travel provided two great tours through significant locations within Barcelona. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn more about these locations!

Creston Inderrieden (Google Reviewer)  

Had a great time touring...

11-Jun-2024

Had a great time touring Sagrada Familia. Beautiful and organized tour.

April Hamilton-West (Google Reviewer)  

Una is absolutely the best...

29-Jul-2023

Una is absolutely the best tour guide ever! Knowledgeable. Energetic. And a delight to be around her. She kept everyone engaged and we all walked away with much more than La Sagrada Familia knowledge. We learned architecture, Gaudi history, and she pointed out things most would miss. Thank you, Una!

FamilyTravel18 (Google Reviewer)  

We took the 30 person...

01-Aug-2023

We took the 30 person catamaran, and had a fantastic time. They stop the boat after about an hour and let the guests swim for half an hour, which is refreshing. There are no pool toys, as advertised, however. Remember to grab a life jacket to swim in the ocean. The boat needs more life jackets available on deck.

Jeffery R. Phaneuf (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour guide Maria was...

02-Aug-2024

Our tour guide Maria was with Julia Tours. It was easy to see she was a regular guide as many of the others knew her as well as the staff of the Basilica. She seemed to love the space as it was “beautiful” to her (told us 18xs). BUT our tour was very poor. It was suppose to be 1.5 hours, scheduled to start at 5. We didn’t start till 5:16 and were done at 6:10. She made all kinds of recommendations of what we could go see AFTER the tour AND didn’t really provide much detail. I suggest you go to the audio tour… has to be better then what we experienced today. Felt like we had a guide who was doing her last tour of the day and just wanted to go home to her air conditioning. This tour company felt like the McDonalds down the road. Fast and efficient but no real nutrients to feed your soul.

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  • Free Date Changes

    Julia Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Julia Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform julia travel, 0 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Julia Travel requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 21 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of julia travel charges.

    Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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