Best of Spain and Portugal
A 17-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $3,099
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| Starting Price: | $3,099 |  |
| Tour Length: | 17 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Spain, Portugal | |
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Cities Visited: This tour moves at a comfortable leisurely pace with five two-night stays in Lisbon, Seville, the Costa del Sol, Barcelona and Madrid and overnight stays in the four other cities. Driving days are not too long and with frequent stops. |
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Included Premium Highlights
- Visit the unique city of Toledo, to admire the Cathedral, old synagogue, as well as El Greco's masterpiece in the chapel of Santo Tome
- Visit the Royal Chapel in the ornate Gothic Monastery of Batalha
- Visit Jeronimo's Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline art
- Visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus in Seville's Gothic Cathedral, built in the 15th century
- Journey high above the Mediterranean to the white-washed village of Mijas
- In Granada, visit the exquisite Alhambra Palace and water gardens of the Generalife
- Admire the paintings of Velazquez and Goya on a guided visit of Madrid's Prado Museum
Included Personal Insights
- Enjoy a short group tutorial on the wines that complement your evening meal in Seville
Included Additional Excursions & Sights
- See the cathedral in the university town of Salamanca
- See the walled town of Avila
- See the wine stores of the Vila Nova de Gaia in Oporto
- Visit the neo-classical Basilica in the pilgrimage town of Fatima
- Visit the ancient fortified city of Obidos
- View the modern Monument to the Discoveries and ancient Belem Tower in Lisbon
- View the Alcazar, Giralda Tower, and the fashionable Santa Cruz quarter in Seville
- Visit Gibraltar to see the famous Rock
- See Valencia's Gothic Generalidad Palace, octagonal El Miguelete Tower and Cathedral
- See the City Gates and the Center for Arts and Sciences in Valencia
- See the white walled cottages and stone castle of Peníscola
- Drive through Barcelona's modern Eixample District to view Gaudi's Sagrada Familia
- Visit the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter and Barcelona's most famous street, Las Ramblas
- See Madrid's Cervantes Monument, Cibeles Fountain and Puerta del Sol
- Scenic drives across the Guadarrama Mountains, Mora Pass and along the Costa del Sol
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 17
Included Quality Dining
- Highlight Dinner featuring a Flamenco Show in Seville (HD)
- 15 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course table d'hote Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Day 1 - DEPART USA
Overnight flight.
Day 2 - MADRID AT LEISURE
Welcome to Madrid, Europe's highest capital, occupying the centre of the Iberian peninsula. On arrival at Madrid Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel from Terminal 1 at 09:30, 11:30, 14:00 & 17:00 and approximately 20 minutes later from Terminal 4. Settle in and relax before meeting your fellow passengers and Tour Director for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: NH Eurobuilding
Day 3 - MADRID - TOLEDO - SALAMANCA
Drive to Toledo, former capital of Spain. Walk through the maze of narrow cobbled streets to see the Cathedral, one of Europe's oldest synagogues, and the El Greco masterpiece in the chapel of Santo Tome. Later, pass the ancient walls of St Teresa's town of Avila en route to the 'golden' city of Salamanca. Before reaching your hotel, see the honey-coloured cathedral.
Hotel: Alameda Palace (BB,D)
Day 4 - SALAMANCA - OPORTO
Cross the Portuguese border to reach Oporto, celebrated internationally as the Port wine capital. With your Tour Director, see the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores which house the famous port wines. Also admire the multi-coloured houses and churches covered in glazed tiles.
Hotel: Tiara Park Atlantic Porto (BB,D)
Day 5 - OPORTO - FATIMA - OBIDOS - LISBON
After breakfast, head south to miraculous Fatima to join the pilgrims flocking into the great Basilica. Continue to Batalha to visit the Royal Chapel in the Gothic monastery before driving to the old walled town of Obidos to explore the medieval streets. Later, continue to Lisbon.
Hotel: Marriott Lisbon (BB)
Day 6 - LISBON SIGHTSEEING
Today's sightseeing with a local guide shows you Sao Jorge Castle, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belem Tower. Later, visit Jeronimo's Monastery with its superbly ornate cloister. The afternoon is at leisure to explore at your own pace. (BB)
Day 7 - LISBON - SEVILLE
Leave Lisbon via the modern Tagus Bridge and cross the border to reach Seville. A tour with a local guide includes the immense 15th century Cathedral, burial place of Christopher Columbus, and the slender Giralda Tower. Tour the fashionable Santa Cruz Quarter with its flower-decked wrought iron balconies and see the Alcazar. Tonight settle back for a Highlight Dinner and entertainment featuring a fiery Flamenco show. Enjoy a short informative presentation on the regional wines that complement your meal.
Hotel: Melia Lebreros (BB,HD)
Day 8 - SEVILLE AT LEISURE
The day is completely yours to relax, explore or continue sightseeing in this fascinating city. One suggestion is an optional excursion to Cordoba to visit the magnificent Mezquita? Later, maybe consider enjoying a typical Sevilliano dinner at a local restaurant. (BB)
Day 9 - SEVILLE - GIBRALTAR - COSTA DEL SOL
Head south to Gibraltar, attached to Spain, yet an independent colony under British control since 1704. There's time to see the 12th century Moorish castle, explore the shops or take a trip to the top of the Rock to see St Michael's Cave. Later, take the scenic route along the Costa del Sol to your hotel.
Hotel: Melia Costa Del Sol (BB,D)
Day 10 - COSTA DEL SOL AT LEISURE
Enjoy a whole day at leisure on the Costa del Sol. Relax by the blue Mediterranean waters, stroll along the promenade or savour the specialities in the local restaurants. (BB,D)
Day 11 - COSTA DEL SOL - MIJAS - GRANADA
A leisurely drive through green hills above the Costa del Sol, leads to the white-washed village of Mijas. There is time to stroll through the old streets and pleasant gardens and take in the views of the Mediterranean coast. Continue to Granada, capital of the Moorish Kingdom of Spain until the Moors' defeat in 1492. Visit the Alhambra Palace, a complex of magnificent buildings begun by the Moors and built over the centuries. Sightseeing includes the famous Lion Court as well as the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence, where you can relax in the sun and enjoy the fine views over the town.
Hotel: Saray (BB,D)
Day 12 - GRANADA - VALENCIA
Drive over the Mora Pass, enjoying superb views over the Sierra Nevada en route. Pass through palm forests and lemon groves as you travel to Valencia, set in one Europe's most fertile agricultural plains. On your orientation tour, see the Generalidad Palace, El Miguelete Cathedral, gates of Serranos, Cuarte and the modern Centre for Arts and Sciences before checking into your hotel.
Hotel: Husa Reina Victoria (BB,D)
Day 13 - VALENCIA - BARCELONA
Follow the coast to Peñíscola to view the sea-lapped castle used in the film El Cid. Continue along the Costa Dorada (Gold Coast) to Barcelona. A local guide will show you the Gothic Quarter, where you will visit the cathedral and view the lively Ramblas. Tour the modern Eixample District to see Gaudi's famed Sagrada Familia church. As night falls, why not dine out 'Catalan style'?
Hotel: Melia Barcelona (BB)
Day 14 - BARCELONA AT LEISURE
Today has been set aside as a free day to allow you to explore this vibrant city at your own pace. Options include an excursion to the great Monastery of Montserrat to see the Black Madonna. (BB)
Day 15 - BARCELONA - MADRID
Pass the city of Zaragoza in the province of Aragón as you make your way along the Jalón Valley, past Guadalajara and back to Madrid.
Hotel: NH Abascal (BB)
Day 16 - MADRID SIGHTSEEING
A guided sightseeing tour takes you along the Gran Via and Paseo de la Castellana. See the Cervantes Monument in the Plaza España, the Puerta del Sol and Madrid's most famous fountain in the Plaza de la Cibeles. Your highlight is a visit to the Prado Museum to admire the paintings of Velázquez, Goya and many others. Perhaps enjoy a farewell dinner in the evening with your fellow passengers. (BB)
Day 17 - RETURN TO USA
Sadly, your tour comes to an end today. Departure transfers arrive at Madrid Airport at 07:00, 09:00 & 11:00. (BB)
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Included Premium Highlights
- Visit the unique city of Toledo, to admire the Cathedral, old synagogue, as well as El Greco's masterpiece in the chapel of Santo Tome
- Visit the Royal Chapel in the ornate Gothic Monastery of Batalha
- Visit Jeronimo's Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline art
- Visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus in Seville's Gothic Cathedral, built in the 15th century
- Journey high above the Mediterranean to the white-washed village of Mijas
- In Granada, visit the exquisite Alhambra Palace and water gardens of the Generalife
- Admire the paintings of Velazquez and Goya on a guided visit of Madrid's Prado Museum
Included Personal Insights
- Enjoy a short group tutorial on the wines that complement your evening meal in Seville
Included Additional Excursions & Sights
- See the cathedral in the university town of Salamanca
- See the walled town of Avila
- See the wine stores of the Vila Nova de Gaia in Oporto
- Visit the neo-classical Basilica in the pilgrimage town of Fatima
- Visit the ancient fortified city of Obidos
- View the modern Monument to the Discoveries and ancient Belem Tower in Lisbon
- View the Alcazar, Giralda Tower, and the fashionable Santa Cruz quarter in Seville
- Visit Gibraltar to see the famous Rock
- See Valencia's Gothic Generalidad Palace, octagonal El Miguelete Tower and Cathedral
- See the City Gates and the Center for Arts and Sciences in Valencia
- See the white walled cottages and stone castle of Peníscola
- Drive through Barcelona's modern Eixample District to view Gaudi's Sagrada Familia
- Visit the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter and Barcelona's most famous street, Las Ramblas
- See Madrid's Cervantes Monument, Cibeles Fountain and Puerta del Sol
- Scenic drives across the Guadarrama Mountains, Mora Pass and along the Costa del Sol
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 17
Included Quality Dining
- Highlight Dinner featuring a Flamenco Show in Seville (HD)
- 15 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course table d'hote Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
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