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14 Days Spain and Portugal Tour Package
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Priced From: $4950 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Apr - Jun, Aug - Oct
A comprehensive Spain and Portugal tour reveals the differing cultures and scenic contrasts of these two fascinating countries that share the Iberian Peninsula. While in Portugal tour two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Sintra and Evora, as you discover the strong traditions and lovely scenery of this small country. Savor the best of Spain as you journey through distinctively different regions to visit cities as Seville, Toledo, Córdoba and Madrid. Special experiences include lunch at a sherry bodega in Jerez de la Frontera, a taste of authentic Andalucían cuisine during a family style lunch at a traditional inn, and a visit to the renowned Royal Andalucían School of Equestrian Art. This Spain and Portugal tour offers you a delightful and culturally enriching vacation experience!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 –Your Portugal tour begins in Lisbon
Tour begins: 2:00 pm, Tivoli Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
A transfer is included from Lisboa Airport to your hotel, the Tivoli Lisboa. The afternoon’s guided sightseeing tour in Lisbon provides an introduction to this intriguing city and its most famous landmarks; visit Mosterio du Jeronimos and see the Discoveries Monument and the Tower of Belém. Meet your traveling companions this evening at a welcome reception and dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Tivoli Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Day 2 – Along the Portuguese Riviera to Sintra and Cascais
An excursion from Lisbon today takes you to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a visit to the 14th-century Royal Palace of Sintra, a highlight of every Portugal tour. Travel through the fishing village of Cascais, its bay dotted with brightly colored boats, and the well-known resort town of Estoril on the Portuguese Riviera before arriving back in Lisbon.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Tivoli Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Day 3 – Spend the day in medieval Evora
Cross Europe's longest suspension bridge – the Vasco da Gama Bridge over the Tagus River – en route to the medieval, walled city of Evora, also a UNESCO World Heritage site and another highlight of any Portugal tour. A guided tour reveals its Roman ruins, Moorish arcades, churches and monasteries create a fascinating cultural tapestry. Spend the night at a luxury hotel in a picturesque locale that was once a 15th-century convent.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Convento do Espinheiro, Evora, Portugal
Day 4 – On to Andalucía, home to Seville and the flamenco
As your Portugal tour concludes, your exploration of Spain heats up! Spain's famous southern province of Andalucía is as famous for gypsies and flamenco dancing as it is for its seaside resorts and small, whitewashed villages; see the Roman ruins of Mérida. The provincial capital of Seville blends the vibrant Spain of today with centuries of history and old-world charm. Spend the next two nights at one of Europe's most luxurious hotels, commissioned by the King of Spain for the famous Exposition of 1929; a private performance of flamenco dancing awaits this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Alfonso XIII, Seville, Spain
Day 5 – A carriage ride and more in historic Seville
A sightseeing tour takes in many of Seville’s historic and cultural attractions. See Carmen’s famous Tobacco Factory, the Parque de María Luisa, the Macarena district, Murillo Gardens, and the site of the 1929 Expo. Enjoy a carriage ride to Seville's impressive Gothic cathedral, the final resting place of Christopher Columbus, and take a walking tour of fascinating Barrio de Santa Cruz, the city's Jewish Quarter. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Seville as you please.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hotel Alfonso XIII, Seville, Spain
Day 6 – Jerez de la Frontera, Gibraltar, and coastal Marbella
Depart Seville for Jerez de la Frontera, known for its sweet wines, sherry, fine horses and flamenco dancers; visit the palatial Real Escuela Andaluza de Arte Equestre (Royal Andalucían School of Equestrian Art) where the famous Andalucían horses are bred and perform their amazing equestrian "ballet." Enjoy a true taste of the region during lunch at a sherry bodega, then it's on to Gibraltar. Weather permitting, you'll see the silhouette of the fabled Rock of Gibraltar, then travel to the glamorous coastal resort town of Marbella for a two-night stay at a beachfront resort and spa.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Fuerte Miramar-Spa, Marbella, Spain
Day 7 – By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea in Marbella
A day of delight by the sea begins with a morning tour that provides an introduction to Marbella's Old Town (Casco Antigua). Afterwards, the entire day is yours to enjoy the seaside pleasures of Marbella, Spain's marvelous resort.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hotel Fuerte Miramar-Spa, Marbella, Spain
Day 8 – Moorish influences in Ronda and Granada
Journey from the coast into the mountains to visit scenic, cliff-top Ronda, synonymous with the evolution of the art of bullfighting. A walking tour in Ronda reveals the town’s Moorish heritage and includes a visit to one of Spain's oldest bullrings. Continue on to Granada, situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, boasting extraordinary Moorish architecture; your hotel is steps away from the city's celebrated Moorish palace.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Day 9 – The Alhambra and Córdoba
A highlight of your Spain and Portugal tour is today's guided visit to Granada's famed Moorish Alhambra; tour the Palace, considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful, and stroll the Generalife, grounds of the summer palace of former sultans. Enjoy some of Spain’s most beautiful landscapes en route to Córdoba, another city heavily influenced by the ancient Moors.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: AC Córdoba Palacio, Córdoba, Spain
Day 10 – From Córdoba to the Sierra Morena Mountains
Córdoba’s candy-striped La Mezquita is a masterpiece of architecture and art. View the cathedral's walls and decorative details from the alleyways of the Judería during a walking tour through this historic Jewish quarter. Journey into the Sierra Morena Mountains and view the whitewashed houses clinging to the high hillside. Continue on via these scenic back roads through the mountains to Almagro to enjoy a stay at Parador de Almagro, once a Franciscan monastery.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Parador de Almagro, Almagro, Spain
Day 11 – In the land of Don Quixote, from Toledo and on to Madrid
It was in the Consuegra region that Don Quixote de la Mancha fearlessly tilted at windmills. A walking tour in Toledo, considered by many to be the heart and soul of Spain, includes visits to the Church of Santo Tomé to see The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, thought to be the artist El Greco’s finest painting, and a synagogue in the historic Jewish quarter. Arrive in Madrid for three nights at The Westin Palace in the heart of the city, a short walk from the tapas bars that novelist Ernest Hemingway made famous.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Westin Palace, Madrid, Spain
Day 12 – Olé Madrid
Located at the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula, cosmopolitan Madrid has many charms. A sightseeing tour of the city's must-see sites this morning includes a visit to the Royal Palace, along views of Madrid's famed squares, Neptuno and Cibeles fountains, Grand Via and Paseo de la Castellana. The afternoon is free to spend as you please in one of the world's most popular cities.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Westin Palace, Madrid, Spain
Day 13 – An art lover’s Paradise
Survey the Spanish School of artists during a guided tour of Museo del Prado, housing works by Murillo, Goya, El Greco, and Velázques. Art lovers may enjoy exploring other notable museums, such as the private collection of Baron von Thyssen-Bornemisza, during a free afternoon in this remarkable city. Relive the experiences you’ve shared on your Spain and Portugal tour with your new friends at a farewell cocktail reception and dinner tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: The Westin Palace, Madrid, Spain
Day 14 – Journey home
This Spain and Portugal tour ends: Madrid, Spain. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Westin Palace, Madrid to Madrid Barajas Airport. Allow a minimum of 2 ½ hours for flight check-in at the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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