18 Day Spain and Portugal Highlights Tour 2024
Tour Code: ESP
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18 days
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Summary

Description

Embark on an Iberian adventure as you take in medieval architecture, idyllic landscapes and delectable cuisine. First start to explore Barcelona, a city on the coast of northeastern Spain, the second most populous municipality of Spain. Continue to Madrid, the largest and the capital city of Spain. And then travel to Portugal to visit Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, Fatima, Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary and Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal and Europe’s second oldest capital city. Return to Spain to discover the impressive tour of Cordoba´s Mosque. Marvel at our city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville to see the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. Relax yourself in the exotic and expansive Alhambra Palace in Granada. On our fantastic tour, you will view Antonio Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces, including La Sagrada Familia. Become part of an authentic “paella experience.” Enjoy the fascinating art form that is Flamenco. Explore Spain and Portugal’s culture and history set against a backdrop of sunny Mediterranean shores and grand mountain ranges.

Route:

Barcelona - Madrid - Salamanca - Porto - Coimbra - Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaca - Lisbon - Caceres - Cordoba - Seville - Ronda - Costa Del Sol - Toledo - Madrid

Itinerary

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In the evening or in the afternoon, take Emirates or Qatar flight to Barcelona, Spain via Dubai or Doha and arrive in Dubai or Doha in the early morning or in the evening.
Connect our Emirates or Qatar flight in Dubai or Doha to Barcelona and arrive in the afternoon or in the morning. Upon arrival, we are met and transferred to our hotel.
Accommodation: Hesperia President or similar
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona. Drive along the main avenues with its impressive Gaudi modernist buildings such as La Pedrera and Casa Milá. The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Visit the most important landmark in the city of Barcelona, Sagrada Familia. Admire Gaudi’s masterwork by the hand of your expert local guide. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: Hesperia President or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.
After breakfast, you are transferred to Barcelona train station to travel to Madrid. Upon arrival in Madrid, you are met and transferred to hotel and stay overnight in Madrid.
Accommodation: Riu Plaza Espana or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour. Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Join your fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: Riu Plaza Espana or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.D
Breakfast at the hotel. Bond for Portugal, we will drive towards Salamanca. Enjoy some free time in this University City World Heritage of great architectural and artistic wealth. Continue to the Portuguese border to reach Porto. Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European towns, and proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.
Accommodation: Vila Galé Porto or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided sightseeing tour of Porto. Admire the Cathedral, Stock Exchange building and Santa Clara church. Afterwards, enjoy a Douro River Cruise and discover famous Port Wine Cellars with a wine tasting experience included. Rest of day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: Vila Galé Porto or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.
After breakfast, we depart to Coimbra, one of the oldest universities in Europe and the birthplace of Fado. Free time. Continue to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility to attend the procession of the candles.
Accommodation: Santa Maria, Aurea, Regina, Estrela or similar
Meal Inclusions: B
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage place by UNESCO. Continue to the picturesque fishing town of Nazaré. Free time and continue to Alcobaça (World Heritage) with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the XII C. We continue to Lisbon.
Accommodation: Lutécia or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.
After breakfast, join a morning city sightseeing of the ancient Olissipo. Drive through its main squares and avenues, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square & Liberty Avenue. Afternoon at leisure for you to catch the nostalgic corners of Alfama Quarter, the old city gathered next to its Castle, with old buildings nested in narrow twisting “Ruas” full of colour housing the genuine “tabernas”. Join your fellow travellers and enjoy a typical Portuguese dinner visiting one of the oldest Fado venues in the city and located in one of the most interesting cultural neighbourhoods in the area.
Accommodation: Lutecia or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.D
Breakfast at the hotel. Bound for Andalusian soils, back in Spain, we drive to Caceres, considered World Heritage site because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. We continue towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate.
Accommodation: Hesperia Córdoba or similar
Meal Inclusions: B
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the impressive tour of Cordoba´s Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, continue your journey towards Seville.
Accommodation: Melia Lebreros, Hesperia Sevilla or similar
Meal Inclusions: B
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. Continue to Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan; continue to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light.
Accommodation: Melia Lebreros, Hesperia Sevilla or similar
Meal Inclusions: B
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive south passing through typical Andalusian villages to reach Ronda. Enjoy some free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. We continue our journey with an authentic Olive Oil Experience at a local Almazara, LA Organic. Walk through their olive tree fields and taste their organic olive oil production. Bound for beautiful Spanish Mediterranean coast, we will continue to Costa del Sol.
Accommodation: Sol Principe, Sol Don Pablo, Sol Don Marco or similar
Meal Inclusions: B
Enjoy your daily breakfast at the hotel and depart to one of our favorite jewels in Spain, Granada. With its breathtaking monumental environment, we will visit the world famous Alhambra complex (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens. After some time at leisure, join your fellow travelers to experience the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show including dinner.
Accommodation: Catalonia Granada, Sabica or similar
Meal Inclusions: B.D
Breakfast at the hotel. Bound for the impressive Imperial city of Toledo, World Heritage City, where the three cultures, Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together for centuries. Enjoy a guided city tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Continue to Madrid.
Accommodation: Hesperia President or similar
Meal Inclusions: B
In the afternoon or in the morning, we are transferred to Madrid airport for our flights back to Australia via Dubai or Doha on Emirates or Qatar Airways. We will fly overnight.
Meal Inclusions: B
In the morning or in the afternoon, connect our flight in Dubai or Doha to Sydney or Melbourne and we arrive in Australia in the evening or in the afternoon. Our Spain, Portugal and Morocco tour ends.

Inclusions

1. International economy class airfare to Barcelona and return from Madrid, Spain with airport tax and fuel surcharge on Emirates or Qatar Airways;
2. Fifteen-night accommodation at four-star hotels as indicated or similar on twin-shared basis as below;
3. Transfers and transport by luxury air-conditioned coach;
4. Guided visits in Barcelona (Sagrada Familia entrance included), Madrid, Porto (including Douro River Cruise and Port wine tasting), Lisbon, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Granada (Alhambra entrance included) & Toledo as mentioned in the itinerary;
5. Daily breakfast;
6. Welcome Tapas Experience dinner in Madrid, Fado show and dinner in Lisbon, Olive Oil Tasting at Local Almazara, Flamenco experience with dinner in Granada;
7. English speaking Tour Director throughout the journey;
8. High-speed train ticket in Tourist Class Barcelona to Madrid.

Exclusions

1. Travel insurance;
2. ETIAS (the European Travel Information and Authorisation System) application;
3. Personal expenses;
4. Tip to guides and drivers (8 EUR per person, per day is suggested);
5. Any meals and services not mentioned in the itinerary.

Dates & Prices

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23 May 2024
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09 Jun 2024
$7,980
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13 Jun 2024
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30 Jun 2024
$8,580
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08 Aug 2024
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25 Aug 2024
$8,580
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26 Sep 2024
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13 Oct 2024
$8,280
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10 Oct 2024
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27 Oct 2024
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Notes

1. This tour is a join-in tour (English speaking, maximum 24 guests).
2. In the event that the guided tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons, it will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead.
3. During the journey from Barcelona to Madrid, tour escort service is not available.
4. Only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage.
5. From 2024, Australians must get an ETIAS, a new entry requirement for Europe.
EU authorities are introducing the European Travel Information and Authorisation System to improve border management and security. As an Australian traveller, you need to apply online to visit the European Schengen Area.

ON SALE
Duration:
18 days
Price From:
$7,980
Single Supplement: $2,780
Tour Route: Barcelona - Madrid - Salamanca - Porto - Coimbra - Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaca - Lisbon - Caceres - Cordoba - Seville - Ronda - Costa Del Sol - Toledo - Madrid
Pay only $400 per person to secure your tour today.
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