The Spain and Portugal vacation tours the main site of the middle of the Iberian Peninsula. Begin in Barcelona , head to Madrid, Salamanca, Santiago, Porto, Fatima, Lisbon, Merida and end in Madrid.
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Barcelona – Madrid
2020
May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
Jun 06, 13, 20, 27
Jul 04, 11, 18, 25
Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
Sep 05, 12, 19, 26
Oct 03, 10, 17, 24, 31
Nov 14, 28
Dec 12, 26
2021
Jan 09, 23
Feb 06, 20
Mar 06, 13, 20, 27
Apr 03, 10, 17, 24
Prices in USD will vary with the exchange rate
* or similar if booked out
Arrival at Barcelona airport. To begin your Spain and Portugal Vacation you will be transferred to your First Class hotel. It is suggested that you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities. In the evening, it is suggested to dine at the Pueblo Español, featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain’s regions. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner tonight. Accommodations.
This morning enjoy an escorted tour of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. See the ancient Gothic Quarter with its magnificent cathedral. Stop to admire the exterior of Gaudi’s masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred Family (Sagrada Familia). Continue to Montjuic Hill (site of the Olympic Stadium), to enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona and its port area.
Free time for lunch on your own. Luncheon included today in PREMIUM and the magnificent medieval city of Segovia, with its 2000 year old Roman aqueduct and impressive Alcazar Castle. Pause in Avila to admire the perfectly preserved 11th century city walls before continuing to the charming old university city of Salamanca. Afternoon city tour. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a dinner. Tonight a walk through the beautiful main plaza, always lively with activity, is recommended. Accommodations
Departure into old Aragon and into the proud city of Zaragoza. Pause downtown in a main plaza where you will have free time to visit the impressive Basilica of El Pilar and have lunch on your own. Continue on to Madrid.In the early evening, enjoy an “Illuminated Madrid” drive through the bustling streets of the old city, ending at the historical and impressive Plaza Mayor.
This area is home to some of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious “tapas”. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a Tapas Dinner tonight. Return to your hotel at your own convenience. Accommodations.
Todays escorted sightseeing tour will allow you to get a glimpse of some of Madrid’s most outstanding
attractions, like the Puerta del Sol, the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the stately Alcala Gate, the busy Gran Via, the Plaza de España and the Plaza de Oriente.
Free afternoon to explore Madrid’s famous Art Museums or perhaps take an optional tour to the Imperial former capital city of Toledo, where you will be escorted through its narrow cobblestone streets, soaking up the medieval atmosphere. Touring will include the interior of the magnificent Gothic cathedral and a visit to St. Tome Church, where El Greco’s masterpiece painting is displayed. Accommodations.
Buffet breakfast. Departure into old Castile
Now we head toward the North of Spain, entering in Galicia. Arrival to the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. In the afternoon guided tour of the old city of Santiago de Compostela and its beautiful Cathedral Tonight we can have in the Hotel a nice dinner. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes dinner. Accommodations.
We leave for Rias Baixas to continue our journey to Portugal. Visit the town of Viana do Castelo, in the mouth of the Lima River with its historic center and castle. Continue to Porto, capital of northern Portugal in the Douro region. Accommodation.
After our buffet breakfast, a local guided city visiting one local winery. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes a
typical lunch. Afternoon free. Accommodations.
Departure to Aveiro, the “city of canals” and known as the Venice of Portugal. Continue to Fatima one of the pilgrimage centers of Christianity. Free time to visit the basilica and lunch (Lunch included in PREMIUM PACKAGE) Continue to Lisbon. Tonight enjoy an optional opportunity to listen to the hauntingly beautiful Fado music while enjoying a delicious dinner. PREMIUM PACKAGE includes Fado show and dinner.
Accommodations.
A morning tour of this ancient and lovely city overlooking the Tagus River. Admire its splendid avenues and monuments like the Tower of Belem and the Jeronimos Monastery. Afternoon free, with a strong recommendation to visit the charming villages of Sintra and Cascais (this tour included in PREMIUM PACKAGE). Accommodations.
Head toward the Spanish border, and pause in Merida to admire the impressive Roman Amphitheatre archeological site. Lunch is included in PREMIUM PACKAGE. Continue to Madrid for late afternoon
arrival.
Als the Spain and Portugal Vacation is at an end. Buffet breakfast and transfer at the appropriate time to Madrid airport.
