8-Day Spain and Portugal Itinerary

1. Day 1: Madrid, Spain
   Estimated travel time: 0 hours 0 minutes

   Discover the vibrant city of Madrid and explore the Royal Palace or visit the renowned Prado Museum for rich art history.

2. Day 2: Toledo, Spain
   Estimated travel time: 1 hour 0 minutes (44 miles)

   Walk in the footsteps of Spanish history and visit the ancient walled city of Toledo, including the Alcazar and gothic Cathedral.

3. Day 3: Seville, Spain
   Estimated travel time: 2 hours 35 minutes (220 miles)

   Get lost in the stunning architecture of Seville's Alcázar and explore the historic streets in the Barrio Santa Cruz quarter.

4. Day 4: Lagos, Portugal
   Estimated travel time: 3 hours 45 minutes (219 miles)

   Head to stunning beaches with dramatic cliffs, including Dona Ana Beach and visit the old town center for picturesque lanes, shops & restaurants.

5. Day 5: Lisbon, Portugal
   Estimated travel time: 2 hours 45 minutes (191 miles)

   Discover the vibrant capital of Portugal and visit the iconic Belém Tower, along with the quaint neighbourhoods Alfama & Bairro Alto.

6. Day 6: Coimbra, Portugal
   Estimated travel time: 2 hours 45 minutes (132 miles)

   Explore the charming city and Portugal's oldest university, the University of Coimbra, along with the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha.

7. Day 7: Porto, Portugal
   Estimated travel time: 1 hour 20 minutes (81 miles)

   Taste the famous Port Wine on a riverside and explore the city's mix of historic & contemporary architecture, the Ribeira district, and the romantic Palácio da Bolsa.

8. Day 8: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
   Estimated travel time: 2 hours, 10 minutes (109 miles)

   Discover one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in the world, the holy city of Santiago de Compostela and visit the grand Cathedral and its charming streets.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Prado Museum (2.5 hours, €15)
• Alcazar de Toledo (1.5 hours, €5)
• Seville Alcázar (2.5 hours, €11.50)
• Dona Ana Beach (3 hours, Free)
• Belém Tower (1.5 hours, €6)
• University of Coimbra (2 hours, €12)
• Lello Bookstore (1 hour, €5)
• Santiago de Compostela Cathedral (2 hours, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: €54.50

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a day to explore the Andalusian city of Granada's historic Alhambra. Alternatively, if you have less time, you can skip either Lagos or Coimbra to have a more relaxed travel.