Summary
See the colorful cityscapes of Lisbon, the royal remnants of Madrid, and the architectural splendors of Barcelona with this extraordinary trip to Portugal and Spain!
- Day 1.
- Usa/Canada - Lisbon
- Day 2.
- Lisbon Arrival
- Day 3.
- Lisbon
- Day 4.
- Lisbon - Fatima - Madrid
- Day 5.
- Madrid
- Day 6.
- Madrid - Zaragoza Poblet - Montserrat - Barcelona
- Day 7.
- Barcelona
- Day 8.
- Barcelona - Usa/Canada
Visited Countries (2): Portugal, Spain
Visited cities (5): Barcelona, Fatima, Lisbon, Madrid, Zaragoza
Details
If you're ready to see the best of Portugal and Spain, this 8-day tour of Lisbon, Madrid, and Barcelona will take you on a fascinating trip! Your journey will begin in Lisbon, the coastal capital of Portugal known for its colorful cityscapes, yellow trams, and rich colonial history. Explore the Belem District and see the Jeronimos Monastery, an incredible example of Late Gothic architecture. From there you will travel to Fatima, a pilgrimage town where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared in the early 1900s. Cross the border into Spain to visit Madrid, the Spanish capital, home to the Paseo del Prado and Plaza Mayor. Enter Las Ventas to learn about the traditions in one of the most famous bullrings in the world, and see the Gate of Alcala, which was once the main entrance to the city, built in 1778! See the Basilica del Pilar in Zaragoza and visit the Poblet Monastery, one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world. Take a cable car up to Montserrat before you travel to Barcelona, a colorful city home to the famous works of Antoni Gaudi. Explore Las Ramblas, a bustling boulevard in the heart of the city, and see La Sagrada Familia, one of the most famous architectural masterpieces in Barcelona. Your tour of Portugal and Spain will come to an end in this fascinating city, and you will head home filled with incredible memories!