Portugal and Spain
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Group Leader: Kelly Rice
Requested Return Date: 6/30/2024
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Geographically, culturally and linguistically linked—yet distinct in their traditions and histories— Spain and Portugal make fascinating neighbors.
In the landmarks of Lisbon, Evora and Algarve, Portugal’s personality comes into focus. In Spain, a wide range of influences are revealed, from the Andalusian cities of Seville and Granada to the Catalan capital of Barcelona.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at the airportParticipate in a food-themed scavenger hunt in Mercado Ribeira
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Sintra and Cascais
Enjoy a half-day excursion to the hillside town of Sintra, referred to by Lord Byron as “glorious Eden.” Here you’ll visit the National Palace of Sintra, whose two conical chimneys reign as the town’s most recognizable landmarks. Continue to the charming beach town of Cascais, home to many of the exiled royal families of Europe after World War II, including those of Spain, Italy, and Bulgaria.
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Day 4: Lisbon • Evora • Algarve
Travel via Évora to the Algarve region
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
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Day 5: Algarve
Take a day trip to Sagres
Take a tour of Cape St. Vincent
Visit the Fortaleza de Sagres
Enjoy time on the beach
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Day 6: Algarve • Seville • Costa del Sol
Travel via Seville to the Costa del Sol
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- María Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit the Seville Cathedral
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Day 7: Costa del Sol
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Gibraltar
Experience Gibraltar, a British territory situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and see the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a firsthand look at the playful Barbary macaque—Europe's only wild monkey population—while taking in the spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, glimpse the influence of British traders and merchants as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shopping district.
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Day 8: Costa del Sol • Granada
Travel to Granada
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Compete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
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Day 9: Granada • Valencia
Travel to Valencia
Take a walking tour of Valencia
You will see:
- Plaza de la Virgen
- Turia Fountain
- Serranos Gate
- Silk Exchange
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Day 10: Valencia • Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona
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Day 11: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at the airportParticipate in a food-themed scavenger hunt in Mercado Ribeira
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Enjoy a photo stop overlooking Lisbon's iconic red-tiled roofs
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Sintra and Cascais
Enjoy a half-day excursion to the hillside town of Sintra, referred to by Lord Byron as “glorious Eden.” Here you’ll visit the National Palace of Sintra, whose two conical chimneys reign as the town’s most recognizable landmarks. Continue to the charming beach town of Cascais, home to many of the exiled royal families of Europe after World War II, including those of Spain, Italy, and Bulgaria.
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 4: Lisbon • Evora • Algarve
Travel via Évora to the Algarve region
Take a guided tour of Évora
Visit the Chapel of Bones
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Day 5: Algarve
Take a day trip to Sagres
Take a tour of Cape St. Vincent
Visit the Fortaleza de Sagres
Enjoy time on the beach
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Day 6: Algarve • Seville • Costa del Sol
Travel via Seville to the Costa del Sol
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- María Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit the Seville Cathedral
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Day 7: Costa del Sol
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Gibraltar
Experience Gibraltar, a British territory situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and see the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a firsthand look at the playful Barbary macaque—Europe's only wild monkey population—while taking in the spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, glimpse the influence of British traders and merchants as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shopping district.
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Day 8: Costa del Sol • Granada
Travel to Granada
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Compete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
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Day 9: Granada • Valencia
Travel to Valencia
Take a walking tour of Valencia
You will see:
- Plaza de la Virgen
- Turia Fountain
- Serranos Gate
- Silk Exchange
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Day 10: Valencia • Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona
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Day 11: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (13 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
5 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 2 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Seville Cathedral; Alhambra; Chapel of Bones; Park Güell; With extension: Perfume factory
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
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Worldwide Presence
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24-hour Emergency Service
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