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Madrid and Valle Do Douro

7 days / 6 nights

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Itinerary:

MADRID - OPORTO - MADRID 

Departures:

Monday

Arrival in Madrid.

Transfer from the airport to the hotel. 

Accommodation.  

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to Oporto. 

Arrival and accommodation. 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning guided tour in the city of Oporto, looking at the Dom Luis I Bridge, the Cathedral, the Tower of the Clergy, the Archbishop's Palace and the Teatro de Sao Joao. Among the several museums highlights the Museum of  Contemporary Art. The relevant construction in recent years is the Casa da Música, considered the music room with better sound quality in the world, designed by Rem Koolhaas.

Free time and accommodation.  

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full day tour to begin in Barcelos, a city that keeps the legend of the famous "Cock of Barcelos", the symbol of Portugal. we will walk by the old town, where stands the Tower of Porta Nova, the main church, the Manor dos Condes de Barcelos, , Apoio building and Bridge barcelos. Then visit Braga, where we will walk by the old town, the Cathedral (the oldest monument of Portugal), and the gardens of Santa Barbara, Castle of Braga, the Republic Square, the sanctuary of Bom Jesus and the Sanctuary do Sameeiro.

Lunch in Braga

Afternoon visit the city of Guimaraes, a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Stresses the Castle, the Chapel of San Miguel, Paço dos Duques de Bragança. 

Back to the hotel.

Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel We will make a full day excursion through the valley of the Duero, starting Amarante, founded by San Gonçalo "Holy Casamenteiro”, XII century Portuguese saint, visiting the Church of Monasteiro  San Gonçalo, medieval bridge over the river Támega. Continue the journey to the city of Lamego, passing through the town of Mesao Frío where we enjoy a magnificent view of the Douro Valley. Lamego arrive at and visit the Cathedral, the Castle and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies.

 Lunch in Regua.

We will continue to Pinhao in the Douro Valley, crossing the Port Wine vineyards, an area declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Arrival Pinhao, where we can admire the wonderful tiling in the train station

 

Back to the hotel and accommodation.   

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to Madrid.

Arrival at hotel. Accommodation.  

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from the hotel to the airport. 

End of our services.  

Includes:
  • Welcoming and private transfer from airport to hotel
  • 5 days Bus at disposal
  • 5 days Tour escort
  • Bed and breakfast basis
  • 1 night at Madrid in selected hotel
  • 4 nights at Oporto in selected hotel
  • 1 night at Madrid in selected hotel
  • Oporto local guide to visit the Cathedral and Tower of the Clergy (Tickets included)
  • Oporto local guide to visit Barcelos, Braga and Guimaraes (Tickets funicular Bom Jesus in Braga and Paço dos Duques de Bragança and Torre Menagem in Guimaraes, are included )
  • Lunch in Braga
  • Oporto local guide to visit Valle del Duero (In Monasteiro  San Gonçalo in Amarante, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies in Lamego, tickets are included)
  • Lunch in Regua
  • Private transfer from hotel to airport
  • Travel Insurance   
Hotel 3 stars   JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
PRICE PER PAX IN € BB   DBL 490 490 522 528 528 528 495 490 528 528 528 528
SGL SUPPL. 171 166 196 201 201 201 176 171 201 201 201 201

 

Hotel 4 stars   JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
PRICE PER PAX IN € BB   DBL 523 523 538 544 544 534 529 523 544 544 544 544
SGL SUPPL. 193 171 218 223 223 203 198 193 223 223 223 223

 

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Madrid Abba Atocha Abba Castilla Plaza
Oporto Hf Tuela Oporto HF Ipanema Oporto

 

Note:

Prices per person based on 25 people minimum. Children ´s discounts: 0 – 2 years free; Up to 12 years and sharing room with 2 adults: 25 % discount. 3rd person discount: 10 %. For certain dates as events prices are not valid, please consult.