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The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring.
Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
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Special departures:
Departure April 15 2025: Easter
Holiday Itinerary - Best of Spain and Portugal
Day 1: Arrive in Madrid, Spain.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to relax or start exploring Madrid. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers. Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Madrid-Toledo-Granada.
Drive south to Toledo. Spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River, the ancient Castilian capital is a treasure-chest of masterpieces. Visit the walled Old Town with a Local Guide and marvel at the 12th-century Church of St. Tomé, known for its large painting by El Greco of The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. Later, cross the Guadalquivir River and head for the olive and orange groves that dot the rolling Andalusian hills. Overnight in history-steeped Granada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Granada-Cordoba.
Granada was the Moors’ most treasured city, and they still mourn its loss in their prayers. With a Local Guide, visit the Alhambra Complex*, built by Moorish kings. On the way to Cordoba, enjoy more idyllic scenery as you reach an olive farm, where you will stop for a local olive oil tasting. Included meals: Breakfast
Alhambra complex: Entrance to Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed.
Day 4: Cordoba-Seville.
With a Local Guide visit the magnificent Mezquita, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. On to vibrant, festive Seville. Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Seville.
Get to know Seville on the included city tour. The capital of Andalusia, colorful Seville has much to offer: the cathedral, the beautiful La Giralda minaret tower, a symbol of Seville; and the Real Alcázar palace, with its extravagant moorish architecture and opulent gardens. Fun fact: the Palace of the Kingdom of Naboo, from Star Wars, and the Palace of the Kingdom of Dorne, from Game of Thrones, were filmed in Plaza de España and the Royal Alcazar of Seville. Included meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Seville-Evora, Portugal-Lisbon.
Enjoy the scenery of the Sierra de Aracena before crossing into Portugal and the fertile plains of the Alentejo. Admire the forest of cork trees and make a stop to visit Evora, a delightfully attractive Moorish city with arches, alleys, flower-decked balconies, brilliant white houses, and the Temple of Diana. Continue to Lisbon. Included meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Lisbon.
Henry the Navigator made Lisbon the 15th-century “Mistress of the Seas.” You’ll see his monument, the Belem Tower, the Moorish Citadel, the impressive Black Horse Square, and other highlights on the guided sightseeing tour. Spend the afternoon at leisure in the Alfama’s tile-decorated streets, or take an optional excursion to the scenic Portuguese Riviera. Included meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Lisbon-Fatima-Coimbra-Oporto.
Stop in Fátima to visit its world-famous Sanctuary, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Continue to Coimbra, known for its university, one of the oldest in Europe, and to Porto on the northern bank of the Douro River. For the perfect way to round out your day, why not join an optional Douro River cruise and dinner? Included meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Porto.
Discover Porto’s highlights on the guided city tour. See its historical cathedral, and visit a Port wine cellar along the banks of the Douro River. This afternoon, consider an optional excursion to Guimarães, called the “cradle” of Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant. Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Porto-Salamanca, Spain
Enjoy the plentiful woodlands and mountains on your return to Spain via the scenic Douro Valley. Reach the ancient and beautiful university town of Salamanca in the early evening and maybe take a stroll in the Plaza Mayor. Included meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Salamanca Avila-Segovia-Madrid.
Journey to fortified Ávila with its many towers and visit St. Theresa’s Convent before continuing to Segovia, a medieval town picturesquely set on a rocky hill. Spend some time in Segovia before crossing the boundary between new and old Castile to arrive in Madrid. Included meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Madrid
The capital of Spain, situated 2,180 feet above sea level, Madrid is the nearest thing to Heaven according to Spaniards. The day is dedicated to discover Madrid’s main highlights on the included guided city tour. Included meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Madrid
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
Departure dates 2026 Best of Spain and Portugal : 7% discount on all dates.
Prices shown exclude flights, call Cosmos to add flights
Cosmos brochure price in black from £1779
Travel 55 discount price in red from £1655
Telephone Cosmos on 0330 0588 237 and quote the code TRAVEL55
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| Dates 2026 | Prices from | Dates 2026 | Prices from |
| March 24 |
£1829 £1701 |
July 7, 21 | £1849 £1720 |
| April 14 |
£2069 £1925 |
August 4 |
£1889 £1757 |
| April 28 |
£1979 £1841 |
August 18 |
£1779 £1655 |
| May 12, 26 | £1929 £1794 |
September 1, 15, 29 |
£1929 £1794 |
| June 23 | £1929 £1794 |
October 13 |
£1849 £1720 |
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Prices above do not include international air travel. To add flights and overseas transfers to your holiday, please call Cosmos. Prices are per person, based on double room occupancy. Extra nights before and after your tour may be available, call Cosmos. Please see Cosmos Terms & Conditions for further details. Please check tour details with the operator at time of booking as Cennet Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors showing on it’s website |
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Cosmos Tours
Best of Spain and Portugal
7% discount - 13 Days fully escorted touring holiday
2026 prices from only £1655
Spain and Portugal—these are two countries with rich histories and distinct cultures, and on this affordable Best of Spain & Portugal tour, you'll see their fascinating highlights. In Spain, you’ll overnight in Madrid, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, and Salamanca. In Portugal, you’ll stay in Lisbon and Porto. One of the tour highlights is a guided visit to Toledo, a treasure chest of art and historical architecture. In this old walled town, built on a hill, visit the 12th-century Church of St. Tome, which has one of El Greco's most famous paintings. You will be delighted by the included visit of the Alhambra complex, built in the 13th century by Moorish kings featuring one of the oldest decorative gardens in the Western World. In Avila—a UNESCO World Heritage walled city founded in the 11th century—visit St. Theresa's Convent, opened in 1636 on the birthplace of St. Teresa.
In Portugal, visit Lisbon with a local guide, who will show you Belem Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built circa 1514 to commemorate the expedition of Vasco de Gama, and Porto's cathedral, built between the 12th and 13th centuries in Romanesque style on a panoramic terrace overlooking the port wine cellars on the banks of the Douro River. In Spain, enjoy guided sightseeing in Toledo, Granada, Seville and Madrid. These local guides - experts in the cities' histories and cultures - will highlight the must-see sights. All of this and more—including a visit with wine tasting to a local wine cellar in Montilla—await you on this fabulous and affordable Spain and Portugal tour designed for value-minded travelers.
This Best of Spain and Portugal tour comes with a 7% discount saving when you book direct with Cosmos on 0330 0588 237 and quote the code TRAVEL55
Travel 55 in association with Cosmos. To book call direct on 0330 0588 237 and quote the code TRAVEL55 you will then receive a 7% discount from the Cosmos price.
At a glance - Tour Highlights
World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:- Alhambra and Generalife Granada
- Belem Tower in Lisbon
- Cathedral in Seville
- Historic Centre of Cordoba
- Historic centre of Evora
- Historic Centre of Porto
- Historic City of Toledo
- Old City of Salamanca
- Old Town of Avila with its Extra muros Churches
- Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct
- Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Science
Highlights
- TOLEDO Guided sightseeing
- GRANADA Guided visit of the Alhambra Complex*
- MONTILLA Visit a wine Bodega
- CORDOBA Guided visit of the Mezquita
- SEVILLE Guided sightseeing
- EVORA Visit
- LISBON Guided sightseeing
- FÁTIMA Visit the Sanctuary
- COIMBRA Visit
- PORTO Guided sightseeing, visit a Port wine cellar
- SALAMANCA, ÁVILA and SEGOVIA Visits
- MADRID Guided sightseeing
PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR
TRANSPORTATION: Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
HEADSETS: throughout the tour
Accommodation as shown or similar
HOTELS: After a day of traveling, you want to relax at a comfortable, clean, and attractive hotel. We select hotels with the best guestrooms (always with a private bathroom), service, and food for the money.
MADRID: Praga SuperiorTourist-Class - The Hotel Praga, situated in Madrid was the first hotel of the Santos Hotels chain. It has a total of 420 rooms and is equipped with the best facilities to make your stay unforgettable.
GRANADA: Don Juan - Hotel Don Juan is located in the city center of Granada, a 5 minute walk from the historical city center and the Cathedral, but easily reachable from the city ring road, making it easy to visit the interesting places in the city.
CORDOBA: Exe Las Adelfas ModerateFirst-Class - This Hotel is an authentic oasis. located in the residential district of Brillante, just 5 minutes drive from Cordoba city center. The property offers a paradisiacal environment in an upscale area with shady gardens, palm trees, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and fully equipped lounges and rooms. Cordoba's old town with its wide rage of cafés and traditional tapas bars is easily reachable. The Exe Las Adelfas restaurant serves a daily buffet breakfast and dinner. The rooms are bright and air conditioned, and all feature satellite TV and a minibar.
SEVILLE: Don Paco SuperiorTourist-Class - Hotel Don Paco 200 rooms, is set in central Seville, 10 minutes' walk from the cathedral and Giralda Tower. It features a rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace with excellent city views. Convenient Hotel located 1/2 km from train station & 12 km from San Pablo Airport.
LISBON: Roma SuperiorTourist-Class - Located on one of Lisbon's main avenues, Avenida de Roma, which is an important residential and shopping area, Hotel Roma provides a range of exclusive, high-quality services that are unique in a unit of this category.
PORTO: Tryp Centro - Our central hotel is located near Rua de Santa Catarina, just a few minutes away from main points of interest, lively taverns and luxury wine museums. The Airport lies 13 km away and the metro station, Marquês, is right nearby.
SALAMANCA: Sercotel Artheus Carmelitas SuperiorTourist-Class - The Artheus Carmelitas Salamanca Hotel is excellently located in the city centre, within four minutes walking distance to Plaza Mayor and the main monuments of Salamanca. In an elegant and distinguished atmosphere, the hotel offers its guests a wide range of high quality services with different options, adapted to the needs of each client, and that will make your stay a unique experience.
MEALS: Breakfasts 12. Dinners 4
Flights and air fare
Our prices do not include flights, you can make your own arrangements or purchase your flights with Cosmos from most UK airports. When you choose to book your flights with Cosmos, your holiday is ATOL-protected, so you can book with confidence.
Low-Priced, Hassle-Free & Free Airport Transfers. Competitive Prices. No Surprises.
With Cosmos, think of your entire holiday as one-stop shopping. Rather than spending hours researching flights to coordinate with your vacation start and end dates, let Cosmos handle the work. And when they book your flights, if there are any changes to your vacation schedule, they make the air changes for you. As a completely independent company, Cosmos have no ties to any one airline. They negotiate the lowest possible airfares with the world’s finest carriers on your behalf.
Cosmos offers two air options—Flex Air and Instant Purchase Air. Flex Air allows flexibility if you want to make changes to your tour schedule. Instant Purchase Air may offer additional airline options but has more restrictions. Some holidays may only offer one Air-type option.
Low Air-Inclusive Prices & Free Airport Transfers
Regardless of which air option you choose when you book your air-inclusive Cosmos holiday, the transfer to and from the airport to your start and end hotel is included (on published departure and return dates). This can be a substantial saving and give you peace of mind. Airport transfers for US and Canada tours will not be included and are not available for purchase.
Land-only holiday clients who make their own air arrangements on regularly scheduled direct or non-stop flights (not chartered flights) into terminals may purchase our airport transfer service.
