# Iberian Atlantic to central Spain · Two bases with one hotel change

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/europe/open-jaw/iberian-atlantic-to-central-spain-z0665/>)

Two bases with one hotel change

- Region: Europe
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 7
- Interests: Design, Food & Drink, Sport

## Route and nights

- Porto · 3 night(s)
- Madrid · 4 night(s)

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

Compare: Rail, coach or flight to compare

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Porto

- 15:00 to 15:45 · Check in or drop off your bags · Moov Hotel Porto Centro
- 16:00 to 17:30 · Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop · Porto. Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Porto
Overnight: [Moov Hotel Porto Centro](<https://www.hotels.com/ho1163562144/moov-hotel-porto-centro-porto-portugal/>) · Porto

### Day 2 · Porto

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Porto
- 09:30 to 12:15 · 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](<https://visitporto.travel/en-GB>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch around the upper center or Ribeira · Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Walk a public bridge approach and look back toward the tile-covered streets · Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Porto
Overnight: [Moov Hotel Porto Centro](<https://www.hotels.com/ho1163562144/moov-hotel-porto-centro-porto-portugal/>) · Porto

### Day 3 · Porto

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Porto
- 09:30 to 12:15 · 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](<https://mercadobolhao.pt/en/>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Have lunch around the market · Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Cross toward Vila Nova de Gaia for a cellar visit if you reserved one · Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Porto
Overnight: [Moov Hotel Porto Centro](<https://www.hotels.com/ho1163562144/moov-hotel-porto-centro-porto-portugal/>) · Porto

### Day 4 · Madrid

- 07:40 to 08:10 · Check out and collect your bags · Moov Hotel Porto Centro. Times use Madrid time on this transfer day.
- 09:00 to 19:00 · 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](<https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home>)
- 19:20 to 20:05 · Check in or drop off your bags · Hotel Regina. Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.
- 20:20 to 21:30 · Dinner near your new hotel · Madrid. Check kitchen hours or bring an earlier meal if arriving late.
Overnight: [Hotel Regina](<https://www.hotels.com/ho174616/hotel-regina-madrid-spain/>) · Madrid

### Day 5 · Madrid

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Madrid
- 09:30 to 12:15 · 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](<https://www.esmadrid.com/en>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Have a market lunch or choose a nearby tapas counter · Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Explore the public lanes around La Latina or stop for coffee · Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Madrid
Overnight: [Hotel Regina](<https://www.hotels.com/ho174616/hotel-regina-madrid-spain/>) · Madrid

### Day 6 · Madrid

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Madrid
- 09:30 to 12:15 · Compare Gran Vía facades and public architecture around Callao · Gran Vía, Madrid
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch around Gran Vía or Sol · Gran Vía, Madrid
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Walk toward Plaza de España and the civic squares · Gran Vía, Madrid
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Madrid
Overnight: [Hotel Regina](<https://www.hotels.com/ho174616/hotel-regina-madrid-spain/>) · Madrid

### Day 7 · Madrid

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Madrid
- 09:30 to 12:15 · 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](<https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near the stadium or back in central Madrid · Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Walk the district or use an alternative city stop if access changes · Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Madrid
Overnight: [Hotel Regina](<https://www.hotels.com/ho174616/hotel-regina-madrid-spain/>) · Madrid

### Day 8 · Madrid

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Madrid
- 09:15 to 09:45 · Check out and collect your bags · Hotel Regina
- 10:00 to 10:45 · Optional short walk near your hotel · Madrid. Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.