Treasures of Spain and Portugal End Barcelona Summer 2021

Kick-start your epic encounter with Spain and Portugal in Europe’s highest capital city, Madrid. Spend your day rambling along tree-lined boulevards and people-watching in the city’s lively squares before joining your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive past some of Madrid’s most iconic sites.

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Welcome Reception

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Barceló Imagine

We journey south for an excursion to the hilltop city of Toledo, where we’ll join our Local Specialist for a walking tour. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to El Greco’s most famous painting, ‘The Burial of the Count of Orgaz’, and visit the former synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca. This afternoon, join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the Spanish capital, which includes views of the Royal Palace, the former residence of the Spanish royal family and the Cibeles Fountain.

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Breakfast

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Dinner and Discovery in Downtown Madrid

Join us this evening as we scratch beneath the surface of some lesser-known aspects of Madrid’s city centre. Then, we’ll settle in for dinner, along with musical entertainment and finish up with a spin around some of the wonderful squares and fountains of magical Madrid.

Adult Price: EUR61.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Venture to Segovia and see the Roman Aqueduct, by far the most impressive Roman structure in Spain – delivering drinking water across its impressive 160 arches to the people of Segovia in ancient times. View the Alcázar of Segovia and the city’s medieval and Moorish architecture. Travel to the city of Zamora in the Castilla y León region. Your orientation tour includes views of the cathedral and the Church of Mary Magdalene. Then, Dive Into Culture and savor the fruity flavors of the city’s refreshingly sweet sangria.

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Dinner

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NH Palacio del Duero

Travel to Santiago de Compostela, where you’ll join a Local Specialist, who will share insights into the ‘Way of Saint James’ and explain why thousands of people attempt the life-changing pilgrimage annually. Visit the vast Cathedral, reputed to be the final resting place of Saint James the Great, and the Praza do Obradoiro, a square dominated by four architectural styles.

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Breakfast
Dinner

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Eurostars Gran

Embark on a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist today in Porto. Wander past Baroque churches and along the winding lanes that tumble down towards the Douro. See the remarkable bridges that span the river, the medieval Ribeira Quarter and the city port. Visit the Stock Exchange Palace with its splendid Arabian Hall inspired by Granada’s Alhambra, before you Dive Into Culture and the centuries-old tradition of local Port production at a tasting in a Port cellar. Spend the rest of the afternoon strolling through the historic centre of Porto. Check in to your impressive Stays With Stories accommodation, the Neya Porto Hotel, built from the ruins of a convent founded in 1533. Discover the fascinating history of the Convento Madre Deus de Monchique turned hotel while admiring the magnificent Douro River views.

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Breakfast

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Neya

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Douro Cruise And Dinner

Enjoy a relaxing and leisurely cruise along the Douro River. You’ll have a chance to see two medieval “world heritage” cities plus five impressive bridges, one of them the famous UNESCO-listed Eiffel bridge. Afterwards, savour a typical meal in the Medieval Ribeira Quarter

Adult Price: EUR60.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Follow the road taken by pilgrims over the last 100 years to the Shrine at Fátima, site of a celebrated religious miracle. We arrive in colourful Lisbon later – our home for the next two nights. This evening perhaps enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner amidst the heart-wrenching, melancholic sounds of the fado.

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Breakfast

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VIP Grand

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Portuguese Fado Evening Of Music & Song With Dinner

Tonight enjoy a unique experience of traditional Lisbon nightlife. You’ll savour a typical meal with local aperitifs and wines and hear beautiful, traditional Fado singing, an expressive musical art more than 200 years old. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.

Adult Price: EUR66.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Delve into Lisbon’s centuries-old seafaring heritage today, paying tribute to the brave men who set off from these shores to discover a new world. We’ll see the shimmering white Monument to the Discoveries, the iconic suspension bridge spanning the River Tagus, and Belém Tower when we join a Local Specialist on a sightseeing tour of Lisbon. We’ll Dive Into Culture at the UNESCO-listed Hieronymite Monastery, an exquisite testament to 16th-century Manueline architecture and art. Join an Optional Experience to the historic towns of Cascais and Sintra.

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Breakfast

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Gourmet Dinner, Parliament, Exclusive Estrela and Evening Orientation

Your opportunity to view the exclusive district of Estrela, its park, basilica and the Portuguese Parliament, on the way to a delicious gourmet dinner. You’ll finish the evening with a drive along the banks of the mighty Tagus River.

Adult Price: EUR55.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Seafood Dinner By The Tagus River

Take a ferry across the mighty Tagus River and enjoy typical Portuguese seafood and fish specialities at a local restaurant. After dinner, we’ll cross the impressive Suspension Bridge for a sweeping view over the Portuguese capital. On occasion the ferry may not be available and we will travel over the bridge both ways.

Adult Price: EUR55.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

The Golden Triangle: Sintra, Cascais & The Estoril Coast

We’ll venture outside Lisbon with our Local Specialist today. After passing through the fashionable resort of Estoril, we’ll explore the picturesque fishing village of Cascais, with its beautiful array of mansions and exclusive residences. To complete the Golden Triangle, we’ll visit one of the impressive Royal Palaces of Portugal.

Adult Price: EUR46.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

We travel east through Portugal’s picturesque rural landscapes of the Alentejo – the country’s cork capital and cross into Spain, journeying through the province of Huelva, renowned for its Jabugo ham, before arriving in Seville. This evening, explore the fine art of olive oil production at a Be My Guest experience and Connect With Locals over a memorable dinner at an olive oil estate.

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Breakfast

HOTEL
Meliá Lebreros

The charisma of Seville is unmistakable. Join a Local Specialist for a walking tour through the city. View the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower, see the tiled fountains, pavilions and lush palms in the Maria Luisa Park and walk through the imposing Plaza de España. Later, we’ll stroll through the historic Jewish Quarter before visiting the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world.

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Breakfast

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Discover The Origin Of “Tapas” & Evening In Old Seville

Join us for a dinner of mouth-watering tapas-style specialties. You’ll get the chance to taste different flavours and wines and dine like a local in the charming old quarter of Seville.

Adult Price: EUR53.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Flamenco: Experience the Best Show in Town

Discover the passion, rhythm and magic of an Andalusian flamenco show with us this evening. We’ve organised tickets to the best show in town, where you’ll experience 90 minutes of memorable entertainment with and included drink.

Adult Price: EUR40.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

The Moorish Alcazar And Plaza América

Today, with our Local Specialist, we’ll visit the elegant 14th-century Moorish Alcazar, set in its own beautiful gardens. The gardens were recently used as the setting for the Water Gardens of Dorne in the Game Of Thrones series. We’ll also journey to the famous exhibition site of Plaza América – a must for any visitor to Seville. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.

Adult Price: EUR43.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Flamenco, the best show in town with a three-course dinner

This evening you’ll discover the magic, rhythm and passion of flamenco, while being served a three-course dinner of Andalusian specialties with drinks included. We’ve organised tickets to the best show in town. You won’t soon forget this incredibly memorable ninety-minute experience.

Adult Price: EUR69.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Multicultural Granada takes centre stage today as we visit the magnificent Alhambra in the company of a Local Specialist. A fine example of Moorish architecture, the Alhambra complex was built during the 14th century towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. Wander through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal Summer Palace, once linked to the other palaces by a covered walkway across the ravine, and admire the intricate design and detail around every turn.

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Breakfast
Dinner

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Abades Nevada Palace

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Albaicín And The Royal Chapel

With our Local Specialist, we’ll enjoy a leisurely walking tour through the Albaicín UNESCO World Heritage Site – a maze of narrow streets and Moorish splendour. You’ll get to explore the Catholic Monarchs’ tombs and some of their treasures at the Royal Chapel, and wander through the picturesque Alcaicería quarter.

Adult Price: EUR37.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

This morning, we journey via the Mora Pass to Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains where you will see the whitewashed troglodyte dwellings lodged in the ochre-coloured cliffs of the surrounding area. We travel to Valencia, where we’ll stay overnight to view the Bullring and admire the architecture of its medieval cathedral and the Serrano and Quart Towers. Embrace the city’s spirit of innovation and stop to view the City of Arts and Sciences, a large-scale urban recreation centre for culture and science, designed by Santiago Calatrava.

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Breakfast

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Silken Puerta

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Valencia Dinner and Discovery

We’ll delve into the country’s third-largest city to enjoy its Mediterranean verve. Vibrant and modern, Valencia still retains much of its past, going back to its Roman foundation 2,000 years ago. The iconic dish “Paella” originated here and tonight we’ll learn about its traditions and enjoy this singular Spanish fare during a typical meal in one of the city’s most popular restaurants.

Adult Price: EUR53.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Head north along the coast through the Levant region and stop at Peñíscola, the ‘City in the Sea’, to view the ancient castle of the ‘Spanish Pope’, built by the Knights Templar and used in the film, ‘El Cid’. We continue along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona with its whimsical Gaudí architecture. Join a Local Specialist and see the unfinished La Sagrada Família then explore the Plaça de Catalunya and pay tribute to Christopher Columbus at the monument that bears his name.

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Breakfast

HOTEL
Tryp Apolo

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Gothic Quarter and Dinner

Work up an appetite with a walking tour of the old Gothic Quarter, where Barcelona was born. Meander through the beautiful medieval streets and century-old architecture with your Local Specialist. Then we’ll take you to the marina of Port Olympic, where you’ll enjoy Mediterranean food in one of our favourite local eateries.

Adult Price: EUR60.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

Embrace the charm of Barcelona, ramble through El Born for delicious tapas or consider joining an Optional Experience to the mountaintop monastery of Montserrat to see the shrine of the Black Madonna – affectionately known in Catalonia as La Moreneta – or spend the rest of the day exploring the city’s enchanting barrios. This evening, we join our fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner.

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Breakfast
Farewell Dinner

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Mystical Montserrat

Today, with our Local Specialist, we’ll take a drive to the enchanting and mystical mountain of Montserrat, with its breathtaking views and spectacular scenery. While there, we’ll visit the Benedictine monastery to view the famed Black Madonna.

Adult Price: EUR40.0*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

For now it’s adios to Spain at the end of a memorable holiday.

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Breakfast