Day 1

Cochin / Trivandrum / Bangalore - Madrid

  • Benny's Royal Tours La Tomatina Spain Portugal Tour begins. Assemble at Bangalore International Airport. Qatar Air Flight departs to Qatar at 03.55 hrs and arrive Qatar International airport at 05.40hrs.Connect Flight at 07.55 hrs and arrive Madrid Airport at 14.25 hrs Welcome to Spain. Spain, a country on Europe's Iberian Peninsula, includes 17 autonomous regions with diverse geography and cultures. Capital city Ma- drid is home to the Royal Palace and Prado museum, housing works by European masters. On arrival you will meet your airport assistant and transfer to hotel in Salamanca. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 2

Fatima Tour - Lisbon

  • After continental breakfast we will transfer to Fatima, Fátima is a central Portuguese town that's home to the Sanctuary of Fatima, a Catholic pilgrimage site. The Capelinha das Aparições marks the spot where the Virgin Mary allegedly appeared in 1917. Our Lady of Fatima is the title given to the Virgin Mary as she appeared before three shepherd children near the village of Fátima, Portugal, in 1917. She identified herself to them as the Lady of the Rosary. Later we transferred to Lisbon. Lisbon is the vibrant capital city of Portugal, located on the western coast of Europe overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its charming old neighborhoods, colorful architecture, old-fashioned trams, delicious food, and rich history. Lisbon is a city that's easy to love, Dinner and overnight stay in hotel in Lisbon.
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 3

Lisbon City Tour

  • After breakfast, we will explore the city of Lisbon, During our orientation tour, we will visit the Monument to the Discoveries, an enormous monolith that juts out over the River Tagus, resembling the prow of a caravel, the type of ship used by 15th-century Portuguese navigators to chart unknown seas and discover new lands. This impressive monument was created to celebrate Portugal's Age of Discoveries, Later we will take you on a wine tasting experience to explore the finer sides of Arrabida and Sesimbra during this guided day trip from Lisbon. We transfer over the Tagus River via Europe's longest bridge, the Vasco da Gama Bridge. Here you'll have the opportunity to taste four delectable wines at an authentic Portuguese winery. After lunch, we'll travel to Cascais and Estoril, coastal towns just 20 miles west of Lisbon. Cascais once a small fishing village, is now renowned for its idyllic scenery, which has attracted artists over the years. Estoril, known as one of the most expensive places to live in Portugal and the |berian Peninsula, is home to a sizable foreign community and is famous for its luxury lifestyle. Later after dinner we will transfer you to your hotel in Lisbon.
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 4

Seville - Gibraltar

  • After a continental breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Seville. Today, we will explore Seville.First, we will visit the massive Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes the Tomb of Christopher Columbus and the Moorish Tower, the cathedral's bell tower, for a photo stop. Then, we will visit the Alcazar of Seville, a beautiful royal palace that is also a UNESCO site.Lastly, we will visit the Spanish Square, or 'Plaza de España, which is famous for its stunning architecture and is often called "the Venice of Seville". Later, we will transfer to Hotel near Gibraltar, After dinner, transfer to the hotel.
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 5

Gibraltar

  • After continental breakfast after border checking formalities proceed to Gibraltar. Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain's south coast. Is most famous for The Rock of Gibraltar, a 426 meter high limestone rock rising out of the sea. The rock can be seen for many miles. The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Europe from Africa. Where Europe kisses Africa right on the strait of Gibraltar. We will have English speaking guided walking tour, after lunch we transfer to Cordoba, Córdoba is a city in the southern Spanish region of An- dalusia, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. It was an important Roman city and a major Islamic center in the middle Ages, After dinner transfer to Hotel in Cordoba
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 6

Cordoba - Madrid

  • Today after breakfast we proceed to Cordoba guided tour. This ancient Andalucían city, UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts world-famous Moorish architecture, beautiful courtyard patio houses and a beauti- ful river front. Upon arrival, we explore Cordoba city, we see Roman Bridge, Arab waterwheels and Plaza del Potro - a public square, followed by a photo stop at Mezquita - the Mosque - Cathedral of Córdoba. The Historic Centre of Cordoba creates the perfect urban and landscape setting for the Mosque, It re- flects thousands of years of occupation by different cultural groups- Roman, Visigoth, Islam, Judaism and Christian, that all left a mark. Later we proceed to Madrid the capital of Spain. Transfer to Hotel dinner and overnight stay
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 7

Madrid

  • Today is a special day for you as you are going to witness a great event in Madrid. We will take you to see Spanish-style bullfighting, called corrida de toros. In the traditional corrida, three matadores each fight two bulls, which are between four and six years old and weigh no less than 460 kg. The bullfighters, their troupes, and all the people who work in the bullfight march from the Puerta de Cuadrillas (Gate of the Troupes) to the Palco Presidencial (Presidential Balcony). The order is very strict. Once the parade is finished, the participants wave their hands at the president, wait one minute in silence, and then wave at the audience. The bullfighting season in Spain runs from March to October. Later after dinner we will transfer to the hotel in Madrid
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 8

Madrid City Tour

  • After enjoying a buffet breakfast at the hotel, we explore the city of Madrid with an English-speaking guide visiting Plaza de España, one of Madrid's largest squares, the Cervantes Statue, a monument dedicated to Miguel de Cervantes, the famous Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright, and the Cibeles Fountain, a well known landmark depicting Cybele, the Great Mother of the Gods and Roman Goddess of fertility. We also see the Parliament. Further on, we visit the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Spanish royal family and the largest functioning royal palace in Europe. Here, we admire the lavish interior decor, paintings, sculptures, the Royal Armoury, and the Grand Staircase. Later after dinner transfer to the Hotel in Madrid
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 9

Madrid - Valencia

  • After continental breakfast we will take you to Valencia. Valencia is the capital of the province and autonomous community of the same name. Valencia is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage, stunning archi- 'ecture, and beautiful beaches. Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias this futuristic complex is one of Valencia's most iconic landmarks. We visited Oceanogràfic València - one of the best Aquariums in Spain. Here we walk through the longest underwater tunnel and discover the only belugas whales in Europe. Evening in the heart of Valencia, La Malvarrosa Beach stands out for its golden sands and vibrant cityscape backdrop. This beach is a favorite among both locals and tourists. Later after dinner transferred to Hotel.
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 10

Valencia

  • After continental breakfast we proceed to Buñol. La Tomatina is a Spanish festival in Buñol, Spain where participants throw tomatoes at each other. It is said to be the biggest food fight in the world. From the festival's origin as a food fight between friends in the 1940s, it has become a famous tourist attraction. The Rules of La Tomatina are: Respect Others, No Foreign Objects, Follow Instructions from Officials, Have Fun! Usually, the fight lasts for about one hour, after which the town square is covered with tomato debris. Fire trucks then hose down the streets and participants often use hoses that locals provide to remove the tomatoes from their bodies. Later transfer to Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 11

Barcelona

  • After breakfast our group will transfer to Barcelona , we will meet our English speaking guide and take us for a city tour. Barcelona is famous for its outstanding football team, stunning architecture, lively nightlife, sandy beaches, and world class cuisine. Not to mention a vibrant cultural heritage and colorful neighborhood festivals that attract visitors from around the world. visit Sagrada Familia Basilica, the highest church in the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Basilica was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926). Although incomplete, the church is in and in November 2010 was consecrated and pro- claimed a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI. Its construction is not fully completed and an anticipated its full completion on date of 2026
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 12

Barcelona

  • Today we explore Barcelona city, we take a cable car ride to Montjuic hill which gives us a panoramic views of the entire Barcelona city and the Tibidabo hill. Because of the 1929 World Fair in Barcelona, palaces, pavilions, parks, botanical gardens, sports stadiums, and exhibition rooms were built on the hill. Some of those buildings still remain today and serve as museums. After lunch transfer to La Rambalas, La Rambla is a street in central Barcelona. A tree-lined pedestrian street, it stretches for 1.2 km connecting the Plaça de Catalunya in its center with the Christopher Columbus Monument at port Vell. La Rambla forms the boundary between the neighbourhoods of the Barri Gotic to the east and the lao (colloquial term for the Spanish "Tablado", floorboard) iS a place where flamenco shows are performed Raval to the west. y tab- and also Tablao IS the term used for the Platform floor in which flamenco dancer dances Tablao venues were developed during the 1960s throughout Spain replacing the cafés cantantes (cabarets). Evening en- joy the flamenco dance with dinner. After dinner transfer to hotel in Barcelona
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 13

Barcelona - Bangalore

  • It’s the time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back happy memories of your La Tomatina festival tour. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your tour and any suggestions you may have for the future. Later, I connected Qatar Air at 9 hrs to Doha and connected the flight to Bangalore at 19 hres. Arrive Bangalore International airport at 2.25 hrs with sweet memories of Benny’s royal Tours La Tomatina festival tour