Depart to Lisbon, Portugal.
Meet your Tour Guide in the arrivals area and transfer to the hotel or begin sightseeing. Later, enjoy the tour of Lisbon that will include Torres De Belem (a moorish tower), Walking towards Padrao dos Descobrimentos, View from Tagus (Tejo) River and Lisbon Bridge, walking towards Jeronimos Monastery and visit Tram to Cais do Sodré, walk along the river to Terreiro do Paço, Terreiro do Paço, Rua Augusta, most visited street. Visit Sé de Lisboa towards Lisbon Castle (St. Jorge) passing throw St. Luzia viewpoint where you can see Lisbon and the river from the top. Also visit to Lisbon Castle. Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy excursion to Cascais and Sintra. Wander around the center of Cascais, a former fishing village and today a popular holiday spot. Follow your guide through narrow alleyways and see the traditional Portuguese white houses. Also visit-Sintra is a magical place where man and nature exist in perfect harmony. Discover secret caves and trails at Pena Park, admire the natural wonders of Sintra Natural Park and the cliffs of Roca Cape, and visit the whimsical Pena National Palace.Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, and stop at Guincho Beach. Walk around Cascais town and bay. Return to your hotel in Lisbon. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning time drive to Batalha a UNESCO site famous for its monastery. The highlight of the day will be the visit to Fatima Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, a center of Catholic faith and world pilgrimage. Housed in the Basilica are the tombs of Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta, peasant children who, despite threats, never denied witnessing the apparition of Mary. Return to your hotel in Lisbon. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Porto. Full day sightseeing of Porto including the Stock Exchange. Evening cruise on the Duoro River. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart for Salamanca Upon arrival, half day sightseeing of Salamanca. Overnight in Salamanca. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast start journey to Madrid by road. Visit Avila en route to Madrid. Arrive at Madrid and transfer to hotel. Later in the afternoon a panoramic tour of Madrid to see the most important buildings, avenues and squares with an expert official guide who will explain about the monuments and the history of each one. During the different historical periods, the city has grown from the old Habsburg and Bourbons quarters to the present city. We will see the Gran Vía, Plaza de España, University, Moncloa, Habsburg old quarter, Calle Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá, the bull ring, and Columbus Square. Overnight in Madrid Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, visit visit The magnificent Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the official residences of the King of Spain and one of Madrid’s most popular attractions. On this skip-the-line tour, avoid the queues which can take over an hour at peak times, and gain extra insight into the Spanish royal family on a guided tour. Visit the Throne Room, Hall of Mirrors, and Banquet Hall; peek into the Royal Apartments; then stroll around the beautiful palace gardens. Magnificent views and photo opportunities of the Palace and Gardens. Learn about Spain’s royal history and heritage from an expert guide Walking tour of the palace grounds and 19th-century gardens. Visit Prado Museum. Overnight in Madrid
After breakfast, depart for Segovia. Sightseeing of Segovia. Depart from Segovia to Toledo. Toledo- one of the oldest towns in Europe, called the “city of three cultures”, since Christians, Muslims and Jews lived here in harmony for many years. The tour includes the famous Cathedral, Church of St Tomé (with its famous masterpiece by El Greco); the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca; the Museum of Victorio Macho; the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes. After Toledo continue back to Madrid. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Take the high speed train to Seville. Upon arrival, visit Seville sites such as Plaza de España, San Telmo Palace, and the Isabel II Bridge, Santa Cruz, the former Jewish Quarter, Plaza de los Venerables, the Basilica de la Macarena, Alcazar of Seville and Seville Cathedral, which holds the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Overnight in Seville. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue sightseeing in Seville.
Enjoy a Flamenco dance performance in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Cordoba. Upon arrival, begin sightseeing in Cordoba. Explore the architectural and cultural treasures of Cordoba with its narrow alleyways of the Jewish Quarter and the Moorish magnificence of the architecture. Immerse yourself in the religious resplendence of the UNESCO World Heritage- listed Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba and see one of Spain’s few existing synagogues. Continue on to Granada.
After breakfast enjoy the tour of Alhambra Palace + Generalife. Set against the backdrop of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Alhambra Palace is an exquisite combination of opulent pavilions, adorned with intricate mosaics separated by tranquil pools, fountains, and promenades. Overnight in Granada
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Barcelona.
9:30 am - Granada Federico Garcia Lorca (GRX) - 11:00 am - Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
Upon arrival, begin sightseeing. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise.
Greet your guide at the hotel in Barcelona and travel to Plaça de Catalunya to enjoy a leisurely stroll around the distinctive fountains and impressive statues of the square. Navigate the labyrinth of medieval streets that comprise Barri Gòtic and gaze at the splintering spire of Barcelona’s Cathedral as you head towards Place Sant Jaume. Return to your coach to enjoy sweeping vistas of the Mediterranean Sea as you ascend to the Olympic Village. See monuments from the Olympics and then continue your ascent to Montjuic hill to see the city’s impressive skyline from a unique vantage point; visit the Spanish Village to see a diverse architectural tableau inspired by different Spanish regions. Conclude your morning tour with a cable car ride to Montjuic Castle and capture even more fantastic photographs from the vertiginous position of the ancient fortress. Return to sea level and bid your guide farewell before beginning your afternoon tour. In the afternoon, embark on your artistic exploration of the city. Start at La Sagrada Familia, a controversial modernist construction that has remained famously unfinished. Gaze at its sky-piercing spires as your guide explains the compelling history of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.
Next, visit the verdant expanse of Park Güell, an outdoor complex thronged with eccentric sculptures and richly decorated terraces. Sail past the long lines outside with your priority-access pass and explore the green landscape with your guide. Conclude your tour with a wander down Passeig de Gràcia, a boulevard home to two of Gaudi’s artistic expressions, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Hear of how the buildings were originally designed as luxurious private apartments and then bid your guide and group farewell at this central location. Enjoy dinner in the evening.
Explore one of Spain's most important religious sites at Montserrat, a monastery situated high above the city of Barcelona in greater Catalonia. The spot offers sublime views, a variety of religious artifacts, and insight into the history and spiritual traditions of this region of Spain. Begin your excursion by boarding an air-conditioned coach, continuing on a ride through the scenic landscapes of Catalonia on your way to Montserrat. Your guide will provide details about the region's history as you go, offering details about the mountain of Montserrat and the monastery that lies near its peak. Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, climb aboard a cogwheel train for the 15-minute climb to the peak, enjoying panoramic views along the way. Listen as your guide explains how hundreds of years of erosion have sculpted the striking pink rocks visitors see today. Make sure to also keep your camera handy for great shots of the mountain's unique rock formations with Barcelona and Catalonia in the distance. Arrive at Santa Maria de Montserrat, the Benedictine abbey that occupies the mountaintop. Learn about the critical role the monastery plays in the cultural and spiritual traditions of Catalonia via an audiovisual presentation. Then check out the Royal Basilica of Monserrat, situated adjacent to the monastery. The Basilica is home to the 12th-century wooden carving of Our Lady of Monserrat, a sacred object also known as La Moreneta (the Dark One).
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back home Meals: Breakfast
City
Hotel (or similar)
Lisbon
Eurostars Lisboa Parque (or similar)
Porto
NH Hotel Porto Jardim (or similar)
Salamanca
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral (or similar)
Madrid
Artiem Madrid (or similar)
Seville
NH Sevilla Plaza de Armas (or similar)
Granada
Hotel Macià Real de La Alhambra (or similar)
Barcelona
Hotel Sercotel Amister Art (or similar)
· 15 Nights Hotel Accommodation as per itinerary
· Entrance Fees per the program
· All ground transportation as per program
· All transfers, sightseeing and excursion tours by PRIVATE air-conditioned van or motor coach.
· Comprehensive city tours as per program.
· Services of local English-speaking guide.
· Entrance fees to all the places of visit as per itinerary.
· Daily Mineral water in the bus (2 bottle – 500 ml– Per day Per person)
· Dinners – mixed cuisine
· Buffet breakfast daily at the hotel.
· Porterage at hotels wherever available
· nternational airfare
· Internal airfare Granada > Barcelona = Approximately $135 per person; subject to change and availability
· Lunches
· Drinks in the hotel & restaurant.
· Tour Manager unless at least 16 group members
· Guide & driver tips.
· Personal expenses
· Travel Insurance
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