europe·Multi-day tour·13 days
13-Day Cultural Spain and Portugal Group Tour from Barcelona: Granada, Lisbon and Madrid｜9 Cities and 2 Countries
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Expert - Led Exploration: Explore Alhambra Palace’s water gardens with a Local Expert; Be guided through Prado Museum’s masterpieces by an art historian
• Cultural Heritage Discovery: Uncover royal tales at Queluz Palace; Experience UNESCO - recognized Cante Alentejano recital
• Artistic Encounters: Wander through Seville's white - washed alleys and enjoy private flamenco performance; Immerse in traditional Portuguese singing in Serpa
• Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in Michelin - starred dining and market tastings; Participate in a hands - on cooking class
• Rich Journey Experience: Embark on a 13 - day tour of Spain and Portugal; Blend traditional and modern cultural experiences
• Cultural Heritage Discovery: Uncover royal tales at Queluz Palace; Experience UNESCO - recognized Cante Alentejano recital
• Artistic Encounters: Wander through Seville's white - washed alleys and enjoy private flamenco performance; Immerse in traditional Portuguese singing in Serpa
• Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in Michelin - starred dining and market tastings; Participate in a hands - on cooking class
• Rich Journey Experience: Embark on a 13 - day tour of Spain and Portugal; Blend traditional and modern cultural experiences
13 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Barcelona
Welcome to Barcelona
Your Spain and Portugal luxury tour begins with a private chauffeur to your luxury boutique hotel. Upon arrival, enjoy exquisite city views from the rooftop bar and infinity pool before dining on traditional Spanish delights.
【Exceptional Dining】
Barcelona Welcome Dinner
Enjoy dinner in this Mediterranean city, featuring fresh Barcelona seafood and traditional Spanish flavors.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Ohla Eixample Barcelona - 2
Day 2 — Barcelona
Catalonia's Creative Capital
Wind your way along Barcelona's grand boulevards, taking in the city's elegant architecture and vibrant atmosphere, before visiting Gaudí's breathtaking Sagrada Família, a masterpiece of intricate design and soaring towers. Later, stroll through the colorful mosaics and playful designs of Park Güell with a Local Expert, uncovering Gaudí’s unique vision.
【Curated Experiences】
Barcelona City Tour
With a Local Expert, drive down the elegant Passeig de Gracia to take in some of the city's daring Modernist architecture.
【Personalize Your Day】
Today you can select your choice of the below experiences. Your Travel Concierge will discuss and confirm your preference on trip.
Sagrada Familia Visit
Once inside Gaudí's amazing Sagrada Família, look up at the detailed wonders of his famous architectural masterpiece.
Barcelona Park Güell Visit
Uncover more of Barcelona’s whimsical sites on a stroll through Park Güell on Carmel Hill with a Local Expert. Walk along its leafy paths, down the dramatic Dragon Stairway, and through Gaudí’s Greek Theater designed for open-air shows.
La Sagrada Familia
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ohla Eixample Barcelona - 3
Day 3 — Barcelona - Valencia
Valencia and the Orange Blossom Coast
Follow the golden Costa Dorada through olive and orange groves along the Mediterranean coast to seaside La Galera. Savor a creative Mediterranean menu made from fresh seasonal produce at Vicent Guimera's Michelin-starred L’Antic Molí before arriving in Valencia. Explore this vibrant city, rich in history with your Travel Concierge.
【Curated Experiences】
Valencia Orientation
See the ultra-modern Center of Arts and Sciences and the huge gates of the old town, Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.
【Exceptional Dining】
Michelin-starred Lunch at L'Antic Moli
Indulge at the Michelin-starred L'Antic Moli. Savor a lunch that embraces contemporary, gourmet cuisine and follows the rhythms of the seasons from locally sourced ingredients. Vicent Guimerà was awarded a Michelin Green Star for his commitment to zero -mile ingredients and sustainability.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Hospes Palau de La Mar - 4
Day 4 — Valencia - Granada
Granada and the Alhambra Palace
Discover Granada’s 13th-century Alhambra Palace, with its intricate Islamic designs, exotic gardens and tranquil pools. Conclude with a decadent stay at a renovated 19th-century palace.
【Curated Experiences】
Granada Alhambra Palace Visit
Join a Local Expert for a guided exploration of the exquisite Alhambra Palace, complemented by a walk through the picturesque Generalife Gardens.
Alhambra Palace
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hospes Palacio de los Patos - 5
Day 5 — Granada - Córdoba - Seville
Córdoba and Seville
Step back in time at Córdoba's Old Roman Bridge and great Mosque-Cathedral, strolling beneath delicate arches and pillars. Arriving in Seville, enjoy a cocktail before dining at an elegant restaurant.
【Curated Experiences】
See the Roman Bridge in Córdoba
See the 2000-year-old Roman Bridge with your Local Expert and you'll have time to spend exploring the labyrinthine old Jewish Quarter.
Córdoba Mezquita Visit
Explore the amazing Mezquita, walking through its forest of horseshoe-shaped arches and pillars to the Christian cathedral within, led by your Local Expert.
【Exceptional Dining】
Highlight dinner at Casa Manolo Leon
Enjoy a highlight dinner In the heart of Seville. A stately home from the late 19th century, Casa Manolo León , was inaugurated in November 1999 by the brothers Agustín and Manolo León Leal and has become a popular establishment in the city.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Gran Meliá Colón - 6
Day 6 — Seville
Seville, the City of Carmen
Discover the rich Andalusian culture of Seville with its orange-scented streets and lively plazas. Explore the intricate details of famous masterpieces at the Fine Arts Museum. Embrace the passionate Flamenco with a private dance lesson.
【Curated Experiences】
Discover Flamenco at the Cristina Heeren Foundation Seville
The Cristina Heeren Foundation aims to promote the teaching and conservation of flamenco and is a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience meet the students of the foundation, learn some basic flamenco steps, and then feel the passion as they perform an emotional show.
Seville City Tour
Visit the beautiful Plaza de España in Seville's Louisa Park with your Local Expert. Enjoy a walking tour of the Santa Cruz Quarter, admiring its pretty squares and flower-decked balconies. You'll emerge by the walls of the Alcazar.
【Personalize Your Day】
Today you can select your choice of the below experiences. Your Travel Concierge will discuss and confirm your preference on trip.
Seville Fine Arts Museum Visit
Visit the Fine Arts Museum exhibiting masterpieces of Sevillian Baroque and Spanish artists such as Murillo or Velásquez.
Seville Cathedral Visit
The “Soul of Spain,” lures you in with its artistic flair and tempting secrets as you join your Local Expert on a walk through the flower-decked squares of the Santa Cruz quarter.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Gran Meliá Colón - 7
Day 7 — Seville
The Flavors of Andalucía
After a Relaxed Start, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and scents of Andalusia with a morning market visit to Mercado de Abastos. Your cooking experience awaits. Learn the secrets to Spain's popular dishes and dine on your creations.
【Exceptional Dining】
Seville Cooking Class with Lunch
Discover the varied flavours of Andalusia during a market tour and Spanish cooking experience. Learn the culinary secrets to some of Spain's most popular dishes and enjoy your own creations for lunch.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Gran Meliá Colón - 8
Day 8 — Seville - Lisbon
Across the Alentejo to Lisbon
Greet Portugal in the charming hilltop town of Serpa. Over lunch you're treated to a performance of Cante Alentejano, a traditional polyphonic singing style recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
【Curated Experiences】
Serpa Lunch with Local Singing Performance - a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience of lunch accompanied by a singing performance of Cante Alentejano. This traditional polyphonic singing style has been recognized as intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Pousada de Lisboa - 9
Day 9 — Lisbon
Lisbon and the Age of Discoveries
Enjoy another Relaxed Start before viewing Lisbon's Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower. Continue with a visit to the National Coach Museum before marveling at the architectural detail of the Queluz Palace. Finish the day enjoying local specialties as you dine in style this evening.
【Curated Experiences】
Lisbon Belém Quarter Visit
With your Local Expert, visit the Belém Quarter, see the Monument to the Discoveries and the Belém Tower.
Visit to the National Palace of Queluz
Enjoy entry to the National Palace of Queluz, which served as the official royal residence during the 18th century. Marvel at the Baroque palace’s intricate architectural details as you discover the rich history of kings and queens past.
Visit Lisbon’s Coach Museum
Step into a world of regal splendor at the Lisbon Coach Museum, home to one of the most extraordinary collections of royal carriages in the world. Marvel at exquisitely preserved horse-drawn vehicles each a masterpiece of artistry, power and prestige. Set within a striking modern building, this unrivaled collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of Portugal's aristocratic past.
【Exceptional Dining】
Local Lisbon Dinner
Enjoy authentic Portuguese dining in an elegant atmosphere at Cervejaria Liberdade.
National Coach Museum
Queluz Palace
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Pousada de Lisboa - 10
Day 10 — Lisbon - Évora
Forever Évora
Bask in Évora’s flavors at Herdade da Calada winery where you’ll explore the estate, learn about their winemaking process and have the privilege to sip on a selection of their tantalizing local wines well-known to the Portuguese but largely undiscovered further afield. Discover the charming, historic town of Evora', a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner of Alentejo specialties.
【Curated Experiences】
Évora City Tour
Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with your Local Expert. Discover the fascinating Chapel of Bones constructed by Franciscan monks in 16th century
【Exceptional Dining】
Évora Wine Tasting
Explore a local winery and learn about their processes and enjoy a delicious wine tasting.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Convento do Espinheiro - 11
Day 11 — Évora - Merida - Madrid
The Roman Ruins of Mérida and Madrid
Make your way across green and golden farmlands to Mérida’s well-preserved Roman Theater. From Roman ruins to a vibrant, modern city, journey through the sunbaked landscapes of Extremadura to Madrid. As the city lights up, the evening is yours to stroll along Calle Serrano, Madrid’s most famous and elegant shopping street.
【Curated Experiences】
Mérida Orientation
Famous for its Roman ruins, Mérida is full of history and ancient architecture. Marvel at the well-preserved Roman Theater.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Gran Meliá Fénix - 12
Day 12 — Madrid
Madrid of the Bourbons
Begin with a stroll among the city's historic sites with your Local Expert admiring the statue of Cervantes and the Cibeles Fountain that exhibits a rush of movement leaving you eager for sites to come. Personalize your day joining an art historian at the Prado Museum, or, explore the maze-like old town. Celebrate your travels over a final decadent dinner.
【Curated Experiences】
Madrid City Tour
With your Local Expert, see the sights of the capital including the monument to Cervantes in the Plaza de España, the Cibeles Fountain, Parliament and the Puerta del Sol.
【Exceptional Dining】
Madrid Dinner
Enjoy the local flavors of Madrid at dinner this evening.
【Personalize Your Day】
Today you can select your choice of the below experiences. Your Travel Concierge will discuss and confirm your preference on trip.
Madrid Prado Museum with Art Historian
Join an art historian and visit the Prado Museum, often called a museum of painters for its extensive collection of works by artists such as Bosch, Titian or El Greco — the favorites of Spain's 16th- and 17th-century monarchs.
Madrid Old Town Walking Tour
Join a Local Expert on a walking tour to explore the maze of streets in Madrid's old town.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Gran Meliá Fénix - 13
Day 13 — Madrid
Depart Madrid
After breakfast, bid farewell to your travel companions before your private transfer to Madrid Barajas Airport.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Your Travel Concierge: Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- English Guides: In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
- In-Room Porterage: Included at all hotels.
- Taxes & Tipping: Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- Meals & Dining: Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- Complimentary Room Service: On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Wi-Fi: Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
Not included
- Any items and matters not referred to above, including, airfares to and from your destination, air-related taxes and fees (except where specified).
- Additional fees charged by airlines such as checked and/or excess baggage, seat selections and any other services.
- Passport and visa fees, insurances of all kinds, gratuities to Traveling Concierge, Local Specialists, Motorcoach Drivers and other; laundry; phone calls; minibar; beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary.
- All items of a personal nature.
- Additional taxes and surcharges may be collected by foreign governmental and non-governmental entities.
- Additional/optional experiences are available on your trip and can be purchased for an extra charge during your trip.
- The price does not cover costs and expenses, including your return home. If you leave the trip whether of your own volition, our decision to terminate your participation based on your behavior that in our view does or has the potential to harm the safety of yourself or others or the general enjoyment of others, due to illness, action by any government or other reason.
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 |
| 33–92 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 33 days to 92 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 93+ days before | 350% | Cancellation Made 93 or more days prior to departure, only $350 charge handling fee by person |
Read the full cancellation terms
• No matter when you cancel, USD75.00 plus airline charges are required.
• If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by this cancelation (such as a double room to Single, or Triple to double room), charges for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining party.
• If you fails to join the trip on the day of departure, cancelation fees will be 100% (unless you notifies us of the delay and joins the trip later at their own expense).
• Cancelation fees and charges will include any amounts that we have paid or have contractually committed to pay to third parties to deliver your travel arrangements which we cannot reasonably recover (for example payments made or due to airlines and hotels). Any payments we have made to third parties will only be refunded to you once we have deducted the above cancelation fees and charges and once we have actually recovered the amounts from the third parties.
• If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by this cancelation (such as a double room to Single, or Triple to double room), charges for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining party.
• If you fails to join the trip on the day of departure, cancelation fees will be 100% (unless you notifies us of the delay and joins the trip later at their own expense).
• Cancelation fees and charges will include any amounts that we have paid or have contractually committed to pay to third parties to deliver your travel arrangements which we cannot reasonably recover (for example payments made or due to airlines and hotels). Any payments we have made to third parties will only be refunded to you once we have deducted the above cancelation fees and charges and once we have actually recovered the amounts from the third parties.
Important info
Special notes
- VIP Door to Door: The VIP door-to-door transfer service is available for guests traveling in a party of three or less. Private door-to-door transfers are limited from/to one address within a 50 miles radius of an international airport within the USA and includes the gratuity for the driver with 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag per person permitted. No additional stops and/or drop offs are permitted. All Private door-to-door transfers are subject to availability and must be confirmed at time of booking. If Private door-to-door transfers cannot be provided, a credit will be applied to the booking.
- Transfers: Complimentary VIP arrival and departure transfers are available on the first/last day of the itinerary or with pre/post accommodation. They are VIP in that they are timed to meet guest flights. They are not private and transfers may be scheduled to transfer a number of guests at the same time should they be arriving at a similar time. （Regarding the transfers, they are private VIP transfers that are arranged when the guests flight information is provided to our team. There is no scheduled departure and they need to be scheduled as least 21 days prior to departure. Once confirmed, the transfer times will be displayed in the guests documents.）
- Porterage: Luggage handling of one suitcase per person, at each guided vacation hotel and porter service at airports for intra-air inclusive guided vacations, is included in the price except in Australia and New Zealand where no porter services are provided at airports.
- Luggage Allowances: Due to limited motorcoach capacity, a single bag is allowed with dimensions no more than 77.5cm (30.5in) x 56cm (22in) x 32cm (12.5in) and weight not exceeding 50 lbs. (23kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 30cm (12in) x 28cm (11in) x 14cm (6in) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Carry-on with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments or under seats and therefore, cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage.
- Passports, Visas and other Entry/Exit Requirements: *All guests must be in possession of a machine-readable passport valid for 6 months after their trip return date along with applicable visas. Due to government imposed security/ immigration measures, passport and emergency contact information is required for all guests prior to the release of travel documents. *It is the guest’s sole responsibility to secure and/or pay for any and all visas, or Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs), affidavits, vaccinations, etc. that are required in order to be permitted entry into each destination. In some countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) fees and/or departure taxes/exit fees which will be collected at the airports upon entry/departure by local government authorities. *You should check with your Travel Agent or Consular Service for information regarding necessary visa and travel documentation for your entire trip. Where possible we strongly recommend obtaining any required visa or documentation prior to departure. Obtaining documentation while traveling can be a time-consuming process and some countries will not issue documentation at the border. For some countries an invitation letter is required from the Ground Handler to send along with the visa application.*Please note that entry to any country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete. The Provider will require full passport information (full name, date of birth, passport number, Nationality, issue and expiry dates) prior to final payment.
- Minimum Numbers: Some trips are based on a minimum number of persons traveling. If a trip fails to satisfy minimum numbers, the trip may be canceled or rescheduled. We will advise you at least 32 days prior to the trip's scheduled commencement. If you do not accept the rescheduled trip, then we will pay you a full refund.
- Security: Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancelation. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.
- Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is highly recommended for all guests covering all applicable dates of travel with the Provider. This insurance should cover: trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. The choice of insurer is yours.
- Force Majeure: Force Majeure Event means any event or circumstance beyond the control of the Provider, including but not limited to: (a) an act of god (such as earthquake, flood, fire, explosion, landslide, lightning, action of the elements, force of nature, washout, typhoon, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami, storm or storm warning or natural disaster); (b) industrial disputes, work ban or other labour dispute or difficulty; (c) acts of terrorism, political unrest, war or threat of war, riots or civil strife; (d) failure or delays to scheduled transportation and the closure of airports or ports; (e) pandemic, epidemic or health risk; (f) governmental and administrative actions (including closure of borders and travel warnings and restrictions).
- UNITED KINGDOM: Traveling to 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.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
*Prices are per person, based on two persons sharing a room with private bath or shower.
*Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms; however, on some occasions, rooms with one double bed may be the only option available. These rooms will be allocated to solo travelers and couples first; other rooms may feature a single bed and rollaway bed, murphy bed or sleeper sofa.
*Special room requests (adjacent, connecting or lower-floor rooms, as examples) must be made at time of booking. Special room requests are not guaranteed and are based on availability at time of check-in. Many hotels, lodges and luxury tented camps are 100% smoke-free, including all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms and public spaces. Smoking in a non-smoking room will result in a fine.
*Substitute accommodation may be used sometimes. We try to use those of similar standard. If the standard of accommodation is materially lower, we will refund you the reduction in value. Please note that hotel room sizes, standards, facilities and services provided may vary from country to country and region to region and are often local in style and may not have air-conditioning. Accommodations outside of the USA may not be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and may not have wheelchair accessibility.
*Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms; however, on some occasions, rooms with one double bed may be the only option available. These rooms will be allocated to solo travelers and couples first; other rooms may feature a single bed and rollaway bed, murphy bed or sleeper sofa.
*Special room requests (adjacent, connecting or lower-floor rooms, as examples) must be made at time of booking. Special room requests are not guaranteed and are based on availability at time of check-in. Many hotels, lodges and luxury tented camps are 100% smoke-free, including all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms and public spaces. Smoking in a non-smoking room will result in a fine.
*Substitute accommodation may be used sometimes. We try to use those of similar standard. If the standard of accommodation is materially lower, we will refund you the reduction in value. Please note that hotel room sizes, standards, facilities and services provided may vary from country to country and region to region and are often local in style and may not have air-conditioning. Accommodations outside of the USA may not be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and may not have wheelchair accessibility.
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