Culture in Spain and Portugal
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Group Leader: Coralie Price
Requested Return Date: 7/21/2025
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Behold the magnificent artwork in Madrid’s Prado and then venture into the Spanish capital for a taste of Madrid’s bohemian spirit.
Relive medieval times in Ávila and delve into centuries of academia in Salamanca. Then experience the easy-going nature of Portugal with visits to Coimbra, Porto and the coastal capital Lisbon.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
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Day 4: Madrid
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 5: Madrid • Ávila • Salamanca
Travel via Ávila to Salamanca
Take a tour of Ávila
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Day 6: Salamanca • Coimbra
Take a guided tour of Salamanca
Visit the Old Cathedral
Visit the New Cathedral
Visit Salamanca University
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Day 7: Porto • Coimbra
Take a day trip to Porto
Visit the Torre dos Clérigos
Take a guided tour of Porto
Enjoy a Douro River cruise
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Day 8: Coimbra • Fátima • Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Coimbra
With your expert local guide you will explore Old Town
Visit the Coimbra University Library
Travel via Fátima to Lisbon
Take a tour of Fátima
Visit the Batalha Monastery
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Day 9: Lisbon
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of heartbreak, melancholy, and the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 10: Lisbon • Cascais
Transfer to Cascais
Explore Cascais on your own
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Day 11: Cascais • Sintra
Take a guided excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra
See the Boca do Inferno
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 4: Madrid
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 5: Madrid • Ávila • Salamanca
Travel via Ávila to Salamanca
Take a tour of Ávila
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Day 6: Salamanca • Coimbra
Take a guided tour of Salamanca
Visit the Old Cathedral
Visit the New Cathedral
Visit Salamanca University
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Day 7: Porto • Coimbra
Take a day trip to Porto
Visit the Torre dos Clérigos
Take a guided tour of Porto
Enjoy a Douro River cruise
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Day 8: Coimbra • Fátima • Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Coimbra
With your expert local guide you will explore Old Town
Visit the Coimbra University Library
Travel via Fátima to Lisbon
Take a tour of Fátima
Visit the Batalha Monastery
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Day 9: Lisbon
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of heartbreak, melancholy, and the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 10: Lisbon • Cascais
Transfer to Cascais
Explore Cascais on your own
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Day 11: Cascais • Sintra
Take a guided excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Visit the Palacio Nacional de Sintra
See the Boca do Inferno
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motor coach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
6 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (7 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Prado; Royal Palace; Salamanca University; Torre dos Clérigos; Douro River cruise; New Cathedral; Catedral Vieja; University Library Coimbra; Batalha Monastery; Castelo de São Jorge; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; (with extension: Palacio Nacional de Sintra)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
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