Madrid to Lisbon Express
Join this 4-day tour of Madrid, Trujillo, Lisbon, Fátima, and Caceres. Explore Trujillo’s impressive Plaza Mayor before crossing into Portugal to discover Lisbon’s Alfama Quarter, the iconic Tower of Belém, Jerónimos Monastery, Edward VII Park, Rossio Square, Liberdade Avenue, and the historic Madragoa District. Continue to Fátima, renowned as a major Catholic pilgrimage site, with its Sanctuary, Chapel of the Apparitions, and Basilica. Conclude with a visit to Caceres’ medieval quarter before returning to Madrid.
For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more.
Tour Overview
Duration
4 daysHotel Rating
4-star hotelsStarts
MadridEnds
MadridMinimum age
No minimum ageMaximum age
No max ageArrival Transfer
NoDeparture Transfer
NoTour Guide
Escorted by a bi-lingual tour leader with local guides for some sightseeing (tour is conducted in English & Spanish)Countries
Spain, PortugalMeals included
Breakfast: 3Passengers
$680.00
$400.00
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 1 / Max 50
Trip Type
Large Coach Tours
Range
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip. Our Budget tours offer incredible experiences at a great price. As well as guided sightseeing (depending on the Tour Inclusions), there's free time to explore independently or take part in optional excursions so you can focus on doing just the things that suit you.
Guiding Style
This tour is led by a dedicated tour guide or tour leader who stays with you throughout the entire journey. From start to finish, they manage logistics, offer insights at every stop, and are on hand to assist with anything you need. You may also enjoy sightseeing with local expert guides, as per the Inclusions. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A packed itinerary, visiting multiple places each day with limited downtime, ideal for those who want to maximize sightseeing.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
Escorted by a bi-lingual tour leader with local guides for some sightseeing (tour is conducted in English & Spanish)Group Size
Min 1 / Max 50Tranportation
N/ALanguage
EnglishLanguage
EnglishRange
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip. Our Budget tours offer incredible experiences at a great price. As well as guided sightseeing (depending on the Tour Inclusions), there's free time to explore independently or take part in optional excursions so you can focus on doing just the things that suit you.
Guiding Style
This tour is led by a dedicated tour guide or tour leader who stays with you throughout the entire journey. From start to finish, they manage logistics, offer insights at every stop, and are on hand to assist with anything you need. You may also enjoy sightseeing with local expert guides, as per the Inclusions. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A packed itinerary, visiting multiple places each day with limited downtime, ideal for those who want to maximize sightseeing.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Large Coach ToursTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Madrid to Trujillo & Lisbon
Madrid - Trujillo (Spain) - Lisbon (Portugal). We depart from the bus terminal at 7:45/8:00, heading toward the Extremadura region and arriving in Trujillo, the birthplace of several Spanish conquistadors. Enjoy free time to explore the impressive Plaza Mayor and soak up the town’s historic charm.
We then cross the Portuguese border and continue to Lisbon, the capital city located at the mouth of the Tagus River. In the evening, there's an optional night tour to enjoy a traditional Fado show with Portuguese music and song.
Please note: This tour is bi-lingual and will be conducted in Spanish as well as in English.
Meeting Point: C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid at 8:00.
Day 2 - Lisbon City Tour
This morning, we embark on a city sightseeing tour including the historic Alfama Quarter with its winding streets and traditional houses, the iconic Tower of Belém overlooking the Tagus River, and the impressive Jerónimos Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture. We'll also take in panoramic views from Edward VII Park’s hilltop viewpoint, stroll through Rossio Square and Liberdade Avenue, and pass through the traditional Madragoa District, the birthplace of Fado music.
The afternoon is free for you to explore Lisbon at your own pace. You may also choose to join an optional excursion to Sintra, Estoril, or Cascais.
Day 3 - Exploring Fatima
Lisbon - Fátima - Lisbon. This morning, after breakfast, we depart for Fátima, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, known for the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917. Here, you can enjoy free time to visit the Sanctuary, including the Chapel of the Apparitions and the Basilica, before we return to Lisbon for the evening.
Day 4 - Lisbon to Caceres & Madrid
Lisbon (Portugal) – Caceres (Spain) – Madrid. After our final breakfast, we will depart for the Portuguese border and make our way back into Spain, continuing to Caceres. You’ll have time at leisure to explore its Plaza Mayor and stroll through the old city and its remarkably preserved medieval quarter, a recognised World Heritage site, and then you will have time for lunch. We then continue to Madrid, where our services end. Safe travels!
You will dropped on Ferraz Street, near the Plaza de Espana at approximately 17:30, though this time is subject to external factors such as traffic and passenger delays.
Tour Reviews
Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Prices & Dates
All departure dates are guaranteed. Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Double/Twin' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. 'Triple' prices per person apply when there are 3 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single' price applies for solo travellers who require their own room or for anyone else who would like the privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.
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