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Madrid to Porto tour

9 days from £6,065pp
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Tour highlights

  • Enjoy a panoramic tour of Madrid’s historical sights.

  • Spend time at the palace of El Escorial and the controversial memorial at Valley of the Fallen.

  • Explore the university city of Salamanca.

  • Relax in the peaceful Douro Valley.

  • See prehistoric rock art up close.

  • Explore the history of Porto on a walking tour.

  • Learn how to make a traditional Portuguese country meal.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Madrid. Arriving in Madrid your private driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. After you check-in, you’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of the city.

    • Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid
      Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid
    • Gran Vía, Madrid
      Gran Vía, Madrid
    • Plaza Mayor, Madrid
      Plaza Mayor, Madrid

  • This morning you’ll head outside of Madrid to explore the grand palace at El Escorial and the controversial Spanish Civil War memorial at the Valley of the Fallen. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring Madrid on your own.

    • Monastery, El Escorial
      Monastery, El Escorial
    • Hedge maze, El Escorial
      Hedge maze, El Escorial
    • Memorial, Valley of the Fallen
      Memorial, Valley of the Fallen

  • Today you’ll leave Madrid and head north to Salamanca, known for its prestigious university, the oldest in Spain. You’ll have a walking tour through the city where you can take in the fascinating blend of architectural styles throughout.

    • Casa de las Conchas, Salamanca
      Casa de las Conchas, Salamanca
    • Salamanca, Spain
      Salamanca, Spain
    • Convento de las Duenas, Salamanca
      Convento de las Duenas, Salamanca

  • Today you move on from Spain to Portugal as your private driver takes you from Salamanca to the Upper Douro Valley. Along the way you’ll stop in the small town of Belmonte, home to the only population of Jews in Portugal to survive the Inquisition.

    • Street scene, Salamanca
      Street scene, Salamanca
    • University of Salamanca
      University of Salamanca
    • Plaza Mayor, Salamanca
      Plaza Mayor, Salamanca

  • You’ll have the morning and afternoon at leisure today to relax at your hotel, taking advantage of the spa or meandering through the surrounding area. This evening, you’ll venture out to the Côa Valley to get an up-close look at some prehistoric rock art, accompanied by a picnic dinner.

    • Vineyards, Douro Valley
      Vineyards, Douro Valley
    • Vineyards, Douro Valley
      Vineyards, Douro Valley
    • Vineyards, Douro Valley
      Vineyards, Douro Valley

  • Continuing through Portugal you’ll move on from the Douro Valley to Porto, stopping along the way for wine tastings and lunch in the Lower Douro Valley. Arriving in Porto you’ll check into your hotel and have the evening at leisure.

    • Traditional Rabelo boat, Porto
      Traditional Rabelo boat, Porto
    • Cityscape, Porto
      Cityscape, Porto
    • Cityscape, Porto
      Cityscape, Porto

  • Get to know Porto today on a half-day walking tour exploring the highlights of the city, including the Livraria Lello and the azulejo-tiled São Bento train station. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, perhaps venturing across the river to Vila Nova de Gaia to explore some of the port wine caves.

    • Skyline, Porto
      Skyline, Porto
    • Cityscape of the old town, Porto
      Cityscape of the old town, Porto
    • Church of Saint Ildefonso, Porto
      Church of Saint Ildefonso, Porto

  • Head out from Porto today to the countryside where you’ll enjoy a cooking class and learn to prepare a traditional Portuguese country meal. You’ll also be able to have a tour around the property, including beautiful hedge mazes and two black swans.

    • Cooking cataplana, Algarve
      Cooking cataplana, Algarve
    • Country cooking class, Portugal
      Country cooking class, Portugal
    • Black swans, Portugal
      Black swans, Portugal

  • Bid Portugal farewell as your private driver takes you to Porto Airport. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Wine cellar, Porto
      Wine cellar, Porto
    • Douro River, Porto
      Douro River, Porto
    • Tram and cityscape, Porto
      Tram and cityscape, Porto

Accommodation options

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Madrid
 
Salamanca
 
Douro Valley
 
Porto
 

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