Spain - Portugal

12 Days and 11 nights

1. Barcelona
2. Barcelona - Madrid
3. Madrid - Córdoba
4. Córdoba - Sevilla
5. Sevilla - Algarve
6. Algarve - Lisboa
7. Lisboa - Fátima
   1. Fátima - Coimbra
8. Coimbra - Porto
9. Porto - Burgos
10. Burgos - Francia

Barcelona: Together with Madrid, it's the second most important capital of Spain. Barcelona is one of the main and most dynamic enclaves of the Mediterranean, already from Roman times. It was founded under Augusto, and slowly substituted Tarragona as most important Catalan city. The colony of Barcino gradually became the first Catalan City. In Barcelona one can start counting the monuments, the enormous mixture in style, the magnificent avenues but it will be difficult to finish. In short, Barcelona is worthwhile a visit to enjoy it in all its magnificence.

Madrid: The settlement of the capital of Spain dates back to the Palaeolithic period. Like many other Spanish capitals, it reached its most splendid times under Muslim domination. In the IX century, Muhammad I built a fortress, named Llamadamaytit, and which was definitely conquered by the Christians in 1085. As a result of transferring the court of Toledo to Madrid in 1561, on the orders of Philip II, it became capital of Spain till now (except for 1601-1606). The large amount monuments, the museums, the parks, etc. make Madrid a beautiful city worth of visit during your stay in Spain.

Sevilla: The city of Sevilla, which the Romans called Hispalis and which was the capital of their Betica, lived its most splendid time under Arab domination in the VIII century. You can see and visit monuments such as the GoldenTower, remains of the Arab walls, called Golden because of the glitter of its tiles. The Giralda, cathedral and countless parks, and its typical quarters make Sevilla one of the most attractive, cosmopolitan and lively cities of Spain. Also recommendable are the Holy Week and the Feria de Abril.

Cordoba: This city boasts a legendary history, which elevated it to the ulterior Roman capital of the Spanishness and to the court of the first independent caliphate of Damascus. Under Arab domination, culturally and economically it lived its most splendid time. That is also when it became connected to Granada by means of citadels, castles and fortresses. An example of its magnificence is the mosque, built by Abd-Al Arman I, on the foundations of the Visigothic cathedral. Stroll along the surrounding area of the mosque, and you will go back in history and find yourself in other times.