europe·Multi-day tour·15 days
15-Day Best of Spain and Portugal Tour from Madrid: Lisbon, Seville and Barcelona | Classic Group | 3 Countries and 17 Cities | 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 5 Dinners
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Wonderful Travel: 15 days, 3 countries and 17 cities
• Meal Inclusions: 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners
• See an architectural masterpiece - the Gothic-style Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon
• Explore the palace's lace-like stone walls at the Alhambra
• Walk you through the Prado Museum in Madrid
• Meal Inclusions: 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners
• See an architectural masterpiece - the Gothic-style Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon
• Explore the palace's lace-like stone walls at the Alhambra
• Walk you through the Prado Museum in Madrid
15 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Home - Madrid
Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner in a local restaurant and enjoy an evening of typical madrileño flavors.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Barceló Emperatriz, Barceló Torre de Madrid - 2
Day 2 — Madrid
Guided by your Local Expert, visit the Spanish capital's most historic neighborhoods. Your drive continues through the Old Quarter, discovering the origins of the city. Enjoy a special visit to the renowned Prado Museum with an art historian who will guide you through the collective works of Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens and more.
Old Quarter
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Barceló Emperatriz, Barceló Torre de Madrid - 3
Day 3 — Madrid - Segovia - Salamanca
Continue your 15-day Spain and Portugal itinerary with a visit to the fortified city of Segovia. Walk through the medieval streets with a Local Expert and see the magnificent Alcazar fortress, before continuing to the historic aqueduct. Journey west, overlooking the ancient walls of Ávila, en route to Salamanca. During your guided sightseeing tour of Salamanca, admire the golden stone buildings the city is famous for, including the arcaded Plaza Mayor, the honey-colored cathedral and the 16th century university buildings.
Salamanca Plaza Mayor
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Alameda Palace - 4
Day 4 — Salamanca - Porto
Cross the Portuguese border to reach Porto. Situated on the River Douro, the city is celebrated internationally as the capital of Port wine. Visit the Vila Nova de Gaia wine stores and walk along corridors of casks. Get to know your tawnys and vintages during a tasting. Continue your exploration of the city, admiring the multi-colored houses, churches adorned with glazed tiles and iconic bridges.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: NH Collection Porto Batalha - 5
Day 5 — Porto - Fátima - Óbidos - Lisbon
Continue to Fátima, Portugal's most renowned place of pilgrimage. Journey to the fortified town of Óbidos and walk within its walls, exploring the narrow, medieval streets where you can stop for a tasting of locally made cherry liqueur. Your guided tour of Spain and Portugal continues to the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.
Obidos
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, TURIM Marquês, Lisbon - 6
Day 6 — Lisbon
Sightseeing with a Local Expert takes you along the spacious avenues of the Lower Town and around the Pombal Square. Visit the Belém Quarter, whence sailing ships set forth to explore uncharted ocean and land. Enjoy a taste of the famous Pastéis de Belém from a traditional patisserie that has upheld the secret recipe of Portugal's finest pastry for almost 200 years. View the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the historic Belém Tower. Visit the National Coach Museum, featuring one of the most prominent horse-drawn carriage collections in the world.
With the afternoon at your leisure, perhaps join an Optional Experience to the Portuguese Riviera, frequented by surfers, royalty and, on occasion, James Bond.
Belem Tower
National Coach Museum
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, TURIM Marquês, Lisbon - 7
Day 7 — Lisbon - Seville
Leave Lisbon via the modern Tagus Bridge and cross the border to reach Seville. Visit the Seville Cathedral, the burial place of Christopher Columbus, and explore Seville with Insight Choice. You can choose to embark on a guided walk through the Santa Cruz Quarter, or join a scenic drive around the city to enjoy panoramic views.
Seville Cathedral
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: NH Collection Sevilla - 8
Day 8 — Seville
Enjoy a relaxed start and a morning to unwind, shop or continue exploring this fascinating city at your own pace. Our suggestion is to join an Optional Experience to the ancient city of Córdoba, where you will visit the magnificent Mezquita, see the old Jewish Quarter, and enjoy some free time to shop or explore as you wish.
Later this afternoon, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation, a flamenco dance school and beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Their mission is to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco. Feel the passion behind the choreography as you put your rhythm to the test during a dance lesson.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: NH Collection Sevilla - 9
Day 9 — Seville - Gibraltar - Costa del Sol
Head south to Gibraltar, part of mainland Spain yet an overseas territory under British control since 1704. With your Local Expert, visit the Rock of Gibraltar and St. Michael's Cave. Relax as you travel the scenic route along the Costa del Sol through high end resorts where the rich and famous holiday, taking in the views of the coast.
Gibraltar
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Meliá Costa del Sol - 10
Day 10 — Costa del Sol
Enjoy the day at leisure on the sun-drenched Costa del Sol. Relax by the blue Mediterranean waters, stroll along the promenade, savor the specialties in the local restaurants or consider exploring Málaga, the birth city of Picasso.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Meliá Costa del Sol - 11
Day 11 — Costa del Sol - Granada
Continue to Alfarnatejo, a quiet whitewashed village, with a population of less than 500 people, surrounded by stunning mountainous landscape. Walk the town center to see the 18th century Iglesia del Santo Cristo de Cabrilla. Travel to the oldest olive grove in the region and stop at the rural mill-factory to taste a selection of different oils, paired with locally made farmer bread. In small groups, you are invited into the home of a local family to join them for a delicious lunch made of fresh, local produce with flavors typical of the region.
Continue to Granada to visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace with your Local Expert. Built as a citadel by the Moors in the 13th century, it is a wonder of beautiful gardens, fountains and stone cut like lace.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Vincci Albayzín - 12
Day 12 — Granada - Valencia
Journey to Valencia. Pass through the Old City to see its ancient gates, and the City of Arts and Sciences. In your free time perhaps take a stroll to the Cathedral and El Miguelete? Alternatively sit back with a drink and watch the Valencians go about their day. Valencia is home to one of the world's greatest dishes, paella. Meet the chef of a local family-run restaurant in the heart of the Old City and learn how to make this local specialty during a Cooking Demonstration. Later, indulge in the delicious flavors of this classic dish at dinner.
City of Arts and Sciences
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Barceló Valencia - 13
Day 13 — Valencia - Peñíscola - Barcelona
Follow the coast to Peñíscola to view the sea-lapped castle used in the film 'El Cid'. Continue along the Costa Dorada to the Cava Bodegas at Sant Sadurni d'Anoia. During a delicious light lunch, enjoy a tasting as you learn the sparkling secrets of Spanish bubbly. Continue along the coast to reach Barcelona.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Meliá Barcelona Sarrià - 14
Day 14 — Barcelona
A Local Expert joins you for a drive along the Passeig de Gràcia, adorned with elegant wrought-iron street lamps and some of the most flamboyant Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district to visit Gaudi’s extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família*. See the central nave with its giant, tree-like pillars, spectacular vaulting and the beautiful rainbows flooding in through the intricate stained-glass windows. At a local restaurant, join your fellow travelers for dinner to toast to newfound friends and a two-week in-depth exploration the Iberian Peninsula.
La Sagrada Familia
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Meliá Barcelona Sarrià - 15
Day 15 — Barcelona - Home
Today, bid farewell to your journey across Spain and Portugal as you transfer to the airport.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 15-night hotel accommodation
- 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners
- 'Business Class' style coaches with extended legroom
- Local discovery led by Local Experts & knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver
Not included
- Service fee for travel director and driver
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
- Travel insurance
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–31 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 32–62 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 62 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 63+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 63 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Air ticket (either before/after trip or included within trip): $75.00/person plus airline charges.
• Airlines change prices and routes from time to time. All air routings are in the sole control of the airline and are subject to change at any time.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.
• Airlines change prices and routes from time to time. All air routings are in the sole control of the airline and are subject to change at any time.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.
Important info
Special notes
- UNITED KINGDOM: Traveling or transiting through the UK & Northern Ireland after January 8, 2025? A new Electronic Travel Authorization ETA is required for entry and transit, if you need to go through border control. For more details and to apply for the ETA, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta.
- ALHAMBRA PALACE: Access to attractions within Alhambra complex, including the Nasrid Palace is at the discretion of the staff of the Alhambra.
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
- Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required for specific countries.
- Non-US citizens please check with your nearest consulate.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- Guests arriving on Day 1 should arrive at least two hours before the last complimentary airport transfer time.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
- Travel insurance:
- We highly recommend guests purchase travel insurance prior to your trip.
- Your insurance should cover trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, and evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. - Luggage:
- Travelling with the local operator entitles each guest to travel with one suitcase not exceeding 23kg (50lbs) in weight, with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30” x 18” x 10”). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Telescopic handles or wheels not permitted.
- Internal flights: Luggage allowance is limited to 1 piece per person (maximum of 20Kg/44lbs) and 1 hand luggage per person (maximum of 7Kg/15lbs).
- We strongly recommend that you test the weight of your baggage prior to travel. You should be able to lift and comfortably transport it for short distances.
- Baggage allowances vary from airline to airline and you should check with your chosen carrier for details prior to travel. - Border crossings and visa requirements:
- Each guest must ensure that their passport is valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that they have acquired all necessary visas and permits. Multiple-entry visas may be required if you are entering a country more than once on your holiday.
- Guests are advised that only the countries you plan to visit can provide up-to-date information about their specific visa requirements. Guests should contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the countries they plan to visit well in advance of travel. Please check your itinerary carefully. Remember that requirements vary based on a passport's place of issue and that the process can take time.
- Check that multi-entry visas have the correct entry dates and destinations before you travel. Please be aware that with some itineraries, you may travel through a country without making an overnight stop. If this happens on your itinerary, you will still need a visa to enter/exit the country.
- Please ensure that you carry proper identification with you at all times, as border crossings will need to see your entry documents and passports. Usually crossing borders is a very straightforward process that is managed by your Travel Director. However, be advised that you may be required to open your luggage and answer simple questions about the length of your stay, purpose of travel, etc.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child.
* Triple room bookings are available, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 17 or under. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
* Child: 5-17, child under the age of 5 is not allowed.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child.
* Triple room bookings are available, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 17 or under. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
* Child: 5-17, child under the age of 5 is not allowed.
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