15 Day Spanish & Portuguese Heritage

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2 Lisbon, 1, Evora, 2 Seville, 2 Ronda, 1 Granada, 2 Madrid , 3 Barcelona
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Tour Lisbon's impressive Jeronimos Monastery, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site Travel to Sintra, lush with lavish romantic castles and stunning monuments In enchanting Evora, view the unique Ossuary Chapel of Sao Francisco Church Flamenco dancing lessons have been arranged just for you in Seville to acquaint you with this passionate and fiery dance Visit Seville's Gothic Cathedral, one of the largest in the world with its original minaret, the Giralda Bell Tower Travel to cliffside Ronda, birthplace of modern bullfighting and home to the Plaza de Toros, Spain's oldest bullring Wine tasting and tour at a local winery in the scenic hills of Ronda Visit the 13th century Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Stop in Ubeda to see some of the best-preserved examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture Visit to the renowned Prado Museum and stand before astonishing masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya, El Greco and others Journey to Toledo, a "Museum City" of great artistic beauty Tour artistic Barcelona, with Gaudi's greatest works, including the legendary and spectacular La Sagrada Familia Discover the cultural city of Girona in northern Catalonia with its medieval mansions, Roman walls, Old City and cobbled alleys Travel to Figueres to visit the Salvador Dali Theatre and Museum, where his first works of art were exhibited †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    2 Lisbon, 1, Evora, 2 Seville, 2 Ronda, 1 Granada, 2 Madrid , 3 Barcelona

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Barcelona
  • Dali
  • Granada
  • Lisbon
  • Madrid
  • Ronda
  • Seville

Trip includes

    • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Lisbon, Barcelona-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 13 nights First Class accommodations
    • 2 nights Lisbon 1 night Evora 2 nights Seville 2 nights Ronda 1 night Granada 2 nights Madrid 3 nights Barcelona Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† Ave High-Speed Train - Madrid-Barcelona 24 meals: 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 8 dinners Wine, coffee and tea served with all meals Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Sunday - Depart for Portugal
Depart for Lisbon, Portugal

DAY 2, Monday - Arrive in Lisbon
Welcome to Lisbon, founded in the 12th century. Transfer to your hotel; remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM, followed by a light dinner at a local restaurant Overnight: Lisbon Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Tuesday - Lisbon City Tour, Sintra Tour
Today's tour of Lisbon highlights the variety of heritage and styles that make this one of Europe's most beautiful capitals. Begin with a stop at the top of Edward VII's Park to enjoy a magnificent view over the hills of Lisbon and the River Tagus. Next, stop to view the...
DAY 4, Wednesday - Enchanting Evora
Departing Lisbon, head south to the heart of Alentejo province. Evora, one of Portugal's most enchanting cities, rose to prominence under the Romans and was later patronized by a succession of Portuguese kings. Discover the town's massive walls and Roman Temple, early Go...
DAY 5, Thursday - Zafra en route to Seville
Today, journey through the rolling hills of the Portuguese wine region and cross the border into Spain. The drive is highlighted by the picturesque Andalucian scenery. En route, stop at the town of Zafra with its 15th century Alcazar (fortress). After an orientation tour...
DAY 6, Friday - Seville's Treasures, Flamenco Lesson & Show
This morning, admire the beautiful Plaza de España and the fragrant gardens of Maria Luisa Park by the Guadalquivir River. Explore the narrow streets and the many beautiful plazas of the quaint old Santa Cruz Quarter. Continue with a visit to the Cathedral of Seville, ho...
DAY 7, Saturday - Olive Oil Tasting en route to Ronda, Wine Tasting
Head south this morning to dramatic Ronda, spectacularly located atop El Tajo gorge. En route, stop at an olive oil mill, to hear about the gastronomy of extra virgin olive oil, the technical aspects for producing it and later enjoy an olive oil tasting. Afterward, cont...
DAY 8, Sunday - Ronda City Tour, Home Hosted Lunch
Begin the city tour at the Plaza de Toros, Spain's oldest bullring. Ronda is considered the birthplace of modern bullfighting which began in the 18th century as a training facility for developing horsemanship. Here, you can see the historic stables and museum, part of th...
DAY 9, Monday - Moorish Influenced Alhambra, Granada
Depart Ronda for Moorish Granada with Spain's foremost monument, the Alhambra,* built atop one of the Granada Hills overlooking the city, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the reign of the Moors, this imposing hilltop fortress was the residence of the royal fami...
DAY 10, Tuesday - Ubeda City Tour, Travel to Madrid
This morning, explore the lovely historic hilltop town of Ubeda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you will see some of the best-preserved examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture in Spain. Its splendid legacy of monuments comprises churches, palaces and aristocrat...
DAY 11, Wednesday - Magnificent Toledo, Madrid City Tour
Journey to Toledo, former capital of Spain. Here, visit the most famous monuments, such as St. Tome Church, which houses El Greco's "The Burial of Count Orgaz" and the Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue. Admire its famous handcrafted work, the "damasquinado", before returni...
DAY 12, Thursday - Travel to Barcelona, Barcelona City Tour, Visit Montjuic
Depart Madrid by train to sensational Barcelona. Upon arrival, time to freshen up before your exploration of the city. Begin with a visit to the Montjuic recreational area that houses the National Palace originally built as the central pavilion for the 1929 International...
DAY 13, Friday - Gaudi Monuments
Begin the day in this artistic city with the famous works of Gaudi, the master architect. Visit the most unforgettable symbol of Barcelona is Gaudi's masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia, a colossal church that is legendary and still unfinished, although it was started in 188...
DAY 14, Saturday - Excursion to Girona, Visit Dali Museum in Figueres
Depart dynamic Barcelona to the cultural center of Girona in northern Catalonia. Discover the historic quarter, with its medieval mansions and courtyards crowned by a gorgeous cathedral on the eastern bank of the River Ter. In the Old City, see the Roman walls, Arabic-st...
DAY 15, Sunday - Depart Spain
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