Iberian Ring ROT
European Tour Package
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8 Days Tour Plan
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
Welcome to Madrid! Upon arrival at the airport, we’ll transfer you to your hotel. You’ll have some free time until the tour begins. Please check the information signs at the reception area for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.In the evening, we’ll provide a transfer to Plaza Mayor and La Latina, Madrid’s most famous neighborhood for nightlife and tapas restaurants. You can choose to dine at any restaurant you prefer with a variety of options including Spanish, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cuisines.
The morning will begin with a comprehensive tour of central Madrid, featuring highlights like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. We’ll then visit Retiro Park, a beautiful oasis in the city center, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Admission is included to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid—considered by many to be the best football club in the world. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.
We will depart from Madrid early in the morning, heading south through La Mancha. Our first stop will be in Puerto Lápice, a charming Manchego village evocative of Don Quixote. We will then continue into Andalusia via Despeñaperros, arriving in Granada, where lunch will be included. In the afternoon, if you have chosen the option that includes a visit to the Alhambra, we will explore the magnificent Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife Gardens, both built during the Arab period, with a local guide.VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The number of visitors allowed into the Alhambra is strictly regulated by law. To ensure your admission, tickets will be issued upon confirming your tour reservation. It´s essential to provide accurate personal details (full name and passport/ID number) at the time of booking. Please be aware that ticket costs are non-refundable in case of cancellation. In rare cases where the Alhambra visit is not possible, we will instead tour the Royal Alcázar of Seville, which offers similar historical and architectural significance.
Today we’ll enjoy spectacular landscapes as we leave behind the Sierra Nevada mountain range. We’ll then continue along the Mediterranean, on the so-called Tropical Coast, where the mild year-round microclimate allows for the cultivation of tropical fruits such as guavas, mangoes, and avocados, and in the past, sugar cane.We stop in NERJA, a charming seaside town with impressive cliffs. We continue on to MÁLAGA, the capital of the Costa del Sol, full of life and boasting a beautiful historic center. Time for lunch and a stroll through the city center.Afterward, we head into the Andalusian sierras and arrive in RONDA, a stunning white town famous for its dramatic gorge that splits the city in two.We continue to SEVILLE, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner included at the hotel.
In the morning, we´ll embark on a city tour of Seville, where you´ll see the cathedral with its famous Giralda, the banks of the Guadalquivir River, and the popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Guadalquivir River offering stunning panoramic views (included). In the evening, you´ll have the option to attend a popular flamenco tablao.
We’ll leave Seville, traveling through pleasant landscapes of rolling hills and expansive pasturelands as we head towards Extremadura. In Mérida, admission is included to the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, which features a Roman Theater and Amphitheater. This site is renowned for its excellent preservation and its designation as a World Heritage Site. You´ll have time for lunch and a stroll through the vibrant pedestrian historic center, filled with restaurants and local charm. We will then continue to Portugal, stopping in Évora, another World Heritage Site, known for its whitewashed streets, Renaissance palaces, and cathedral. We’ll arrive in Lisbon in the evening.
In the morning, we´ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon, exploring the Portuguese capital of the seven hills, with its charming alleys, iconic tiles, the feeling of "saudade," and the beautiful Atlantic light. We’ll also visit the Belem neighborhood, from where the great Portuguese navigators set sail to cross the oceans in the 15th century. Free time in the afternoon to walk and go to the Bairro Alto and its viewpoint; if you’d like to, you could take an optional trip to the towns of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. In the evening, we’ll return to the hotel from the lively Restauradores Square, filled with vibrant bars and cafes.
We’ll depart from Portugal early, crossing the picturesque region of Alentejo. Our journey will include a coffee stop in Estremoz, a charming town known for its medieval castle, cobblestone streets, beautiful architecture, and calming atmosphere, all of which reflect Portuguese authenticity. We’ll then cross into Spain. In Cáceres, you’ll have the chance to enjoy lunch and explore its historic center, renowned as one of the best-preserved medieval and Renaissance urban complexes in the world. We’ll continue to Madrid, arriving in the evening.Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.
Planned Hotels or similar
PRAGA
914690600
reservas.praga@hsantos.es
Antonio lopez 65 cp 28019 madrid,28019
Madrid,Spain
AXOR FERIA
913122379
reservas.feria@axorhoteles.es
Campezo, 4,28022
Madrid,Spain
PUERTA DE TOLEDO
914747100
gabriel@hotelpuertadetoledo.es
Glorieta de la puerta de toledo, 4,28005
Madrid,Spain
ABADES NEVADA PALACE
958809999
reservasnevada@abades.com
C/ de la sultana, 3,18008
Granada,Spain
SARAY
958130009
mayte.sanchez@hsantos.es
Calle enrique tierno galvan 4 cp 18006 granada,18006
Granada,Spain
GRAN HOTEL LUNA DE GRANADA
958282913
revenue@granhotellunadegranada.com
Plaza del guitarrista manuel cano, 2 cp 18004 granada,18004
Granada,Spain
EUROSTARS AL-ANDALUS
954230600
Avenida de la palmera s/n, esquina paran cp 41012 sevilla,41012
Seville,Spain
HILTON GARDEN INN SEVILLA
955054054
svqgi_info@hilton.com
Calle ingeniera no11 parque empresarial torneo cp 41015 sevilla,41015
Seville,Spain
AC SEVILLA FORUM
954260690
acsevillaforum@ac-hotels.com
Calle luis fuentes bejarano, 45,41020
Seville,Spain
ALCORA SEVILLA
954349600
Carretera san juan a tomares, km 1, san juan de aznalfarache,41920
Seville,Spain
VIP EXECUTIVE ARTS
210020400
fdesk.arts@viphotels.com;vendas.arts@viphotels.com
Avenida dom joao 2,1998-028
Lisbon,Portugal
ROMA LISBOA
217932244
info@hotelroma.pt
Avenida de roma 33, 1749-074 lisboa, portugal,1749-074
Lisbon,Portugal
VIP EXECUTIVE ENTRECAMPOS CONFERENCE
210043000
hotelentrecampos@viphotels.com
Av 5 de octubro 295,1600-035
Lisbon,Portugal
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