What's included
Two countries, one trip. The electric streets of Madrid — the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, the Santiago Bernabéu and a group day at Warner Bros. — then the golden cliffs and turquoise water of Portugal's Algarve, with the Benagil Cave and a free beach day in Lagos.
You fly Madrid to Faro on day five and back to Madrid on day eight for a final night, so the coast is a short hop rather than a long drive. Both internal flights are included.
Package includes
- International flights (South Africa ↔ Madrid)
- Internal return flights (Madrid ↔ Faro)
- All accommodation
- Daily breakfast meals
- Welcome dinner
- Madrid city experience
- Airport transfer
- Ground transport
- Tour Experience Leader
Not included
- Entry fees and activities — optional, at extra cost
- Lunches and dinners, unless stated
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Visa fees
Optional activities
All optional and at your own cost, paid locally.
- Santiago Bernabéu stadium tour
- Royal Palace and Sabatini Gardens entry
- Warner Bros. theme park extras
- Benagil Cave boat and SUP adventure
- Lagos Old Town excursions
What you need
- Passport must not expire before 21 December 2027
- Schengen visa — apply as early as you can. We offer a document preparation service to help compile and submit your application; ask us when you book
- Travellers under 18: unabridged birth certificate, valid passport, and an affidavit from any parent not travelling
- Recommended spending money R10,000 to R15,000 per person — lunches and dinners are not included
- European two-pin adapter
Your itinerary
Nine days — four in Madrid, four on the Algarve, and a final night back in Madrid. Leaving South Africa on the Sunday and home on the Monday.
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1
Departure day
- Depart South Africa for Madrid. The adventure begins.
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2
Welcome to Madrid
- Arrive in Madrid and check in.
- Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel.
- Welcome dinner with the group.
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3
Madrid city icons
- Royal Palace and the Sabatini Gardens — ★ entry at own cost.
- Retiro Park.
- The Santiago Bernabéu — ★ stadium tour at own cost.
- Evening soaking in Madrid by night.
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4
Fun day in Madrid
- Warner Bros. theme park for rides, thrills and group memories.
- Free time on Gran Vía — shopping, food and the electric energy of the city.
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5
Spain to Portugal
- Leave Spain and fly from Madrid to Faro, Portugal.
- The Algarve awaits — slower pace, golden light, ocean breeze.
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6
Benagil Cave and the Algarve coast
- The highlight of the trip — dramatic rock formations, golden cliffs and views that leave you speechless.
- ★ The boat and SUP adventure is at own cost.
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7
Free day — your Algarve
- Your day, your way. Beach, Lagos Old Town, cafés, souvenirs or clifftop views.
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8
Portugal back to Spain — final evening in Madrid
- Leave Portugal and fly from Faro back to Madrid for your last night.
- Last-minute shopping and a farewell dinner.
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9
Departure — home
- Fly from Madrid back to South Africa.
★ Starred entry fees and activities are optional and at extra cost, paid locally. Itineraries may adjust slightly for weather, flight schedules or local conditions.
Transport. Scheduled transport is provided only for activities and locations included in the official itinerary. Transport for personal activities, optional excursions, shopping trips or restaurants outside the planned programme is not included.
Optional activities are subject to availability, supplier confirmation and price changes. The itinerary may adjust slightly for flight schedules, weather or local operating hours.



