Overview
Itinerary
Be met on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Get to know everyone at a welcome reception. Stay Two Nights: Barcelona, Le Meridien
Signature Experiences:
- Start the day with a before-hours visit to Casa Vicens, the first house designed by Antoni Gaudi.
Farewell Barcelona as you board your train to Madrid.
Upon arrival, art lovers will rejoice with a visit to the Prado Museum. Here, wander among fine works that are based on the former Royal Spanish Collection and feature pieces by Velazquez. Stay Two Nights: Madrid, Petsana Plaza Major (B/D)
The icons of Madrid are on show today, with a guided discovery taking you to the Royal Palace, Buen Retiro Park and the Plaza Mayor. The evening is free for you to explore. (B)
This morning, head to the narrow streets of Toledo as you take a guided stroll through the city's rich history.
Afterwards, continue the journey south to Cordoba. Stay Two Nights: Hotel Hospes Palacio del Bailio Cordoba (B/D)
Visit the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the historic Jewish Quarter on a guided tour this morning.
Later, enjoy some free time. (B)
Signature Experiences:
- Tonight in a local gypsy cave, feel the passion of a flamenco show as you graze on tasty tapas.
Explore the World Heritage-listed Alhambra on a guided tour. Part fortress, part palace, the Alhambra is a pinnacle of Moorish art that encapsulates Andalusian history. See the restored Lion Fountain and roam the Nasrid Palace complex. (B)
Travel to Ronda and embark on a guided exploration of this mountaintop village set above a deep gorge. Have your camera ready as you capture its vistas.
Later, arrive in Seville, the Andalusian capital, for dinner. Stay Two Nights: Seville, Gran Melia Colon Sevilla (B/D)
On a Seville exploration, see the royal palace of Alcazar, then admire the Cathedral de Sevilla and Giralda Tower. (B)
Enter Portugal and head to the chic Algarve coast, a region renowned for its dramatic coastline and striking rock formations. Stay Two Nights: Algarve, Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort (B/D)
This morning, discover the nature and wildlife of Ria Formosa National Park. You'll then have the remainder of the afternoon to enjoy the facilities at your resort. Relax by the pool or perhaps indulge in a spa treatment. (B/D)
Journey to Lisbon today and enjoy free time on arrival. Stay Three Nights: Lisbon, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz (B)
Set off to see the sights of Lisbon by riding the city's tramcars and visiting the Old Town. Pay a visit to the World Heritage-listed Jeronimos Monastery, a symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. Built in 1502 by King Manuel I, the monastery commemorates Vasco da Gama's voyage to India.
Tonight, join your fellow travellers to share a farewell dinner. (B/D)
As soon as you get your first glimpse of Serra de Sintra, prepare to gasp. Mountains roll from every direction, and every peak is as memorable as the last. Visit King Ferdinand II's ingenious Park and Palace of Pena, before having free time to explore Sintra. Take the chance to have lunch at your leisure, then be guided by the sea breeze as you return to Lisbon via the coastal route. Since it's your final night here, you might like to try one of the local restaurants for dinner. (B)
Be transferred to the airport. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Take a before-hours visit to Casa Vicens, the first house designed by Antoni Gaudi
- Feel the passion of a flamenco show as you graze on tasty tapas in Granada
- Visit King Ferdinand II's ingenious Park and Palace of Pena near the hilltop town of Sintra
- Experiences in 10 destinations
- Freedom of Choice Inclusions
- Expert Tour Director
- Transfers, porterage and gratuities
- 23 included meals over the course of your trip.
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Prices are for land/rail only. Flights not included (unless specified)
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