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Europe · Open jaw · 7 NIGHTS

Iberian Atlantic to central Spain

Two bases with one hotel change

Submitted by Coastline Journal
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Route and nights

  1. Porto3 nights
  2. Madrid4 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: Keep the two places you most want to see. Verify whether the direct transfer works before dropping the middle stop.

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Trip stats

Trip days
8
Nights
7
Home Bases
2
Scheduled entries
35

Days by place

Madrid
5
Porto
3

Hotels and other stays

Hotel Regina · Madrid
4 nights
Moov Hotel Porto Centro
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
18
Activity
12
Lodging
4
Ground transport
1

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Porto
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Moov Hotel Porto Centro
  2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop Porto

    Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Porto
Moov Hotel Porto CentroPorto
Day 2 Porto
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Porto
  2. to · Activity See the São Bento tiles and walk toward the bridge viewpoints Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto

    Choose a lower route if the climb or upper bridge deck is unsuitable.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the upper center or Ribeira Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto
  4. to · Activity Walk a public bridge approach and look back toward the tile-covered streets Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Porto
Moov Hotel Porto CentroPorto
Day 3 Porto
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Porto
  2. to · Activity Browse the Bolhão stalls and nearby food streets Mercado do Bolhão, Porto

    Check the market day and actual cellar opening. Treat tastings as optional.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Have lunch around the market Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
  4. to · Activity Cross toward Vila Nova de Gaia for a cellar visit if you reserved one Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Porto
Moov Hotel Porto CentroPorto
Day 4 Madrid
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Moov Hotel Porto Centro

    Times use Madrid time on this transfer day.

  2. to · Ground transport Travel from Porto to Madrid Madrid

    All suggested times on this transfer day use Madrid time, one hour ahead of Porto. Confirm a daytime route and any connection before booking. Buy food before boarding or at a confirmed connection.

    Official information
  3. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Regina

    Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

  4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Madrid

    Check kitchen hours or bring an earlier meal if arriving late.

Hotel ReginaMadrid
Day 5 Madrid
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Madrid
  2. to · Activity Walk the market and tapas streets around the historic center Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid

    Check trading and kitchen hours, especially for individual vendors.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Have a market lunch or choose a nearby tapas counter Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
  4. to · Activity Explore the public lanes around La Latina or stop for coffee Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Madrid
Hotel ReginaMadrid
Day 6 Madrid
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Madrid
  2. to · Activity Compare Gran Vía facades and public architecture around Callao Gran Vía, Madrid
  3. to · Meal Lunch around Gran Vía or Sol Gran Vía, Madrid
  4. to · Activity Walk toward Plaza de España and the civic squares Gran Vía, Madrid
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Madrid
Hotel ReginaMadrid
Day 7 Madrid
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Madrid
  2. to · Activity Use a confirmed stadium museum or tour slot if available Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid

    Check the actual stadium route, event days, and ticket availability.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the stadium or back in central Madrid Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
  4. to · Activity Walk the district or use an alternative city stop if access changes Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Madrid
Hotel ReginaMadrid
Day 8 Madrid
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Madrid
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Regina
  3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Madrid

    Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.

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  1. Day 1

    Porto

    Europe/Lisbon Open map for Porto
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Moov Hotel Porto Centro
    2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop Porto

      Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Porto
    Moov Hotel Porto CentroPorto
  2. Day 2

    Porto

    Europe/Lisbon Open map for Porto
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Porto
    2. to · Activity See the São Bento tiles and walk toward the bridge viewpoints Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto

      Choose a lower route if the climb or upper bridge deck is unsuitable.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the upper center or Ribeira Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto
    4. to · Activity Walk a public bridge approach and look back toward the tile-covered streets Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Porto
    Moov Hotel Porto CentroPorto
  3. Day 3

    Porto

    Europe/Lisbon Open map for Porto
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Porto
    2. to · Activity Browse the Bolhão stalls and nearby food streets Mercado do Bolhão, Porto

      Check the market day and actual cellar opening. Treat tastings as optional.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Have lunch around the market Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
    4. to · Activity Cross toward Vila Nova de Gaia for a cellar visit if you reserved one Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Porto
    Moov Hotel Porto CentroPorto
  4. Day 4

    Madrid

    Europe/Madrid
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Moov Hotel Porto Centro

      Times use Madrid time on this transfer day.

    2. to · Ground transport Travel from Porto to Madrid Madrid

      All suggested times on this transfer day use Madrid time, one hour ahead of Porto. Confirm a daytime route and any connection before booking. Buy food before boarding or at a confirmed connection.

      Official information
    3. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Regina

      Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

    4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Madrid

      Check kitchen hours or bring an earlier meal if arriving late.

    Hotel ReginaMadrid
  5. Day 5

    Madrid

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Madrid
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Madrid
    2. to · Activity Walk the market and tapas streets around the historic center Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid

      Check trading and kitchen hours, especially for individual vendors.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Have a market lunch or choose a nearby tapas counter Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
    4. to · Activity Explore the public lanes around La Latina or stop for coffee Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Madrid
    Hotel ReginaMadrid
  6. Day 6

    Madrid

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Madrid
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Madrid
    2. to · Activity Compare Gran Vía facades and public architecture around Callao Gran Vía, Madrid
    3. to · Meal Lunch around Gran Vía or Sol Gran Vía, Madrid
    4. to · Activity Walk toward Plaza de España and the civic squares Gran Vía, Madrid
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Madrid
    Hotel ReginaMadrid
  7. Day 7

    Madrid

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Madrid
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Madrid
    2. to · Activity Use a confirmed stadium museum or tour slot if available Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid

      Check the actual stadium route, event days, and ticket availability.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the stadium or back in central Madrid Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
    4. to · Activity Walk the district or use an alternative city stop if access changes Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Madrid
    Hotel ReginaMadrid
  8. Day 8

    Madrid

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Madrid
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Madrid
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Regina
    3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Madrid

      Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.