Spain Portugal - Highlights of Spain and Portugal

HIGHLIGHTS OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL
14 DAYS FROM $1,750 US
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Experience the ‘Highlights of Spain and Portugal’ - discover Madrid, Granada, Seville, Lisbon and much more! Avoid the summer crowds, and enjoy the region’s warm winter weather and the wonderful hotels at lower prices. Visit some of Europe’s most-loved locations including Fatima in Portugal and Seville’s glorious Cathedral. Irresistible!

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Madrid.

Day 2 - Arrive Madrid
The Tour Operator greets you and accompanies you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Perhaps stroll along wide tree-lined boulevards or shop in elegant boutiques. Tonight we will enjoy a Welcome Dinner and wine with our Tour Director and travelling companions. (Welcome Dinner)

Hotel: Rafael Atocha

Day 3 - Madrid – Toledo – Cordoba
We enjoy a morning drive to the old capital of Castile – Toledo. Here sightseeing features the Church of Santo Tomé, El Greco masterpiece and a Toledo steel workshop. Then we continue south to Roman-founded Cordoba in the heart of Andalusia. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Occidental

Day 4 - Cordoba – Granada
The 'Mezquita' which was the Mosque of the Caliphs – today housed in a Catholic Cathedral – forms part of our guided sightseeing tour which also includes a visit to the remains of the 14th century 'mudejar' style Synagogue. Then we drive in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to hilltop Granada – Spain’s most beautiful Moorish city. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Gran Hotel Luna

Day 5 - Granada – Costa del Sol (2 nights)
This morning’s sightseeing highlight is a guided visit of the exquisite Alhambra Palace, former residence of the Moorish kings. Admire the incredible lace-like carvings and the quiet courtyards filled with the refreshing sound of playing fountains, before we head south to the famous Costa del Sol and its relaxed resort atmosphere. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Melia Costa del Sol (2 nights)

Day 6 - Costa del Sol at leisure
A full day to relax. Perhaps lounge on glorious sandy beaches, enjoy a shopping spree or people-watch from an open-air café. This afternoon, maybe take an optional excursion to the pretty hilltop village of Mijas. At cocktail hour, why not savour the atmosphere of a tapas bar? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 7 - Costa del Sol - Seville (2 nights)
We enjoy a scenic drive along the Costa del Sol and on to La Linea before we cross to the imposing Rock of Gibraltar. Here you have time for some duty-free shopping. Later, on to the sun-drenched sherry wine region of Jerez and to the capital of Andalusia, Seville, for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Melia Lebreros (2 nights)

Day 8 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide is dominated by the Bell Tower and weather vane of Giralda, and includes the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park, where we see the elegant pavilions built for the Hispano-American exhibition of 1929. Admire the world's largest Gothic Cathedral before an afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take a horse and carriage through the narrow streets of the old city and later tonight after dinner, enjoy a fiery Flamenco show – the best in Spain! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9 - Seville - Lisbon (2 nights)
Via the best 'Jabugo' (ham) producing area of Spain, and past the castles of Estremadura we travel to the Portuguese border and to Lisbon for two nights. Tonight, dinner in a local restaurant includes Portuguese specialties whilst listening to haunting Fado melodies. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Marriott (2 nights)

Day 10 - Lisbon sightseeing & at leisure
We'll see the Monument to the Great Explorers, the beautiful suspension bridge, and admire the magnificent Belem Tower on our guided morning sightseeing tour. Your afternoon is at leisure.
You may wish to visit nearby Cascais fishing village and shop for pottery, cork and fishermen's sweaters. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 11 - Lisbon – Salamanca
We continue on a scenic drive through the magnificent Serra d'Aire Mountains to visit the Shrine at Fatima, scene of celebrated religious miracles. Then we drive across the border and back into Spain en route to Salamanca, Spain’s oldest University city. This evening make sure you visit the awe-inspiring Plaza Mayor with its extraordinary architectural gems. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Stil Salamanca

Day 12 - Salamanca – Madrid (2 nights)
This morning after breakfast we drive through the scenic Sierra de Guadarrama for a return visit to Madrid on the Castilian plateau. This evening, why not dine out in one of the excellent restaurants and try some traditional paella or roast suckling pig specialities? (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Rafael Atocha (2 nights)

Day 13 - Madrid sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a visit of the Prado museum with its magnificent Velazquez paintings, as well as views of the Royal Palace, the Puerta del Sol and the Cervantes Memorial in the Plaza de Espana. We will also drive along the Gran Via and the elegant Paseo del Prado where we will see the impressive Cibeles fountain. Later, why not take an optional excursion to visit the austere monastery-Palace of Philip II at El Escorial and admire the moving monument to those who died in the Spanish Civil War at the Valley of the Fallen? Tonight, you may wish to join your fellow travelling companions in a farewell dinner. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 14 - Depart Madrid
This morning time to say farewell to Spain and new-found friends as you are transferred to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)

Fabulous Sightseeing

    * Toledo: Sightseeing includes the El Greco masterpiece
    * Cordoba: Sightseeing including the Mosque of the Caliphs (Mezquita) and 14th century Synagogue
    * Granada: Sightseeing including a visit to the Alhambra Palace
    * Gibraltar: Visit the famous Rock
    * Seville: Sightseeing including the Maria Luisa Park
    * Lisbon: Sightseeing including the Monument to the Explorers, the beautiful suspension bridge and Belem Tower
    * Fatima: Visit the celebrated Shrine
    * Madrid: Sightseeing including the Cervantes Memorial and Puerta del Sol
    * Scenic drives: Past the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Along the Costa del Sol, Into the Serra d'Aire Mountains and Through the Sierra de Guadarrama
    * Where Tour Operator considers that our excellent audio system will enhance the commentary made by our local guides, making your tour of a city clearer and more entertaining, it will be included.

Unbeatable Features

    * Economy Class New York/Madrid/New York round trip ticket when you purchase the 'Land+Air' offer.
    * Hot Buffet breakfast daily
    * Welcome Dinner in Madrid and 7 Three course dinners
    * First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities; all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
    * Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom on board
    * Professional, multi-lingual Tour Director on tour
    * Specialised local guides in Toledo, Cordoba, Granada, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid
    * Travel bag and wallet with comprehensive tour documents
    * Madrid Airport transfers are provided on Days 1 and 14

Airport Transfers
Transfers on arrival at Madrid Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Madrid Airport at 08.30 and 11.30.

    * London Gateway: Tour Operator passengers purchasing either “Land Only” or “Land and Air” will receive Hotelink transfers during published hours of operation. This is providing that:
    * Passengers are staying at a London hotel on the night of their arrival and the night before their departure.
    * Passengers or their Travel Agents supply Tour Operator with accurate flight information not less than 21 days prior to departure.
    * European Gateways: Tour Operator passengers purchasing “Land Only” will receive coach transfers at the times published in the brochure at NO extra charge. However, if these “Land Only” passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised coach transfer times they must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
    * Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from Tour Operator will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
    * Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air” from Tour Operator.

Important Visa Information
For NON-USA citizens the visit to Gibraltar is subject to British and Spanish Visa requirements. You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your tour. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your tour. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting, well in advance to determine which visas you require and how to obtain them.

Departures:
February - April

Prices
From $1,750 US approx per person double occupancy

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