Spain's Classics & Portugal - 2024
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- Savor a "paella experience" including a paella-making demonstration and lunch.
- Take a bite of the local culture at a tapas lunch.
- Stop in the little-known town of Peniscola, the “City in the Sea.”
- Feel the energy of Spain at a flamenco performance in Seville.
- Marvel at world-renowned Spanish art at the Prado Museum.
- Step back in time in Toledo, the former capital of the Spanish Empire.
- Visit Antoni Gaudi’s final masterpiece, the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia.
- Discover the medieval stories behind the walled town of Obidos.
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You're on your way to a colorful cultural adventure featuring the best of Spain and Portugal.
Welcome to Spain! Today, arrive in the vibrant city of Barcelona. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Start your morning with a walk from your hotel to some of Barcelona’s main sights, getting to experience this amazing city as it was meant to be explored - on foot. After some free time for lunch on your own, embark on a panoramic tour of Barcelona, showcasing the Col...
Today, say goodbye to Barcelona! On your way to Valencia, stop in beautiful Peniscola where you will enjoy free time to explore on your own. Known as the “City in the Sea,” this fortified town and its Knights Templar Castle dating back to the 13th century are a little...
On a panoramic tour of Valencia, see the City of Arts and Sciences – an ultramodern educational institution. Explore the city’s old town on foot, discovering the history with a local expert. View the ornate Serranos Towers before wandering through the bustling central...
Today make your way to Granada, the last great capital of the Moors in Spain before it fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner at a nearby restaurant.
This morning, join a local expert for a tour of the world-famous Alhambra** (UNESCO) a stone fortress overlooking the entire city and serving as a mesmerizing example of Islamic architecture. End your day in Seville, considered Spain’s “cultural capital.”
Decide how you see Seville because it’s your choice! Walk the Santa Cruz Quarter with an expert guide, admiring the orange trees and white-washed houses before continuing to the Plaza de España -OR- see the city from a different perspective with a boat ride on the Gua...
Travel to the extraordinary Moorish city of Cordoba. Upon arrival, embark on a walking tour of La Mezquita (UNESCO), an 8th-century mosque that was converted into the city’s cathedral in the 16th century. Continue your exploration of Cordoba in the city's well-preserv...
During a locally guided panoramic tour of Madrid’s historic center, see iconic sites such as the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, where events have been held since the 17th century. Join a local expert to explore the priceless masterpieces of the Prado Museum, which op...
Travel to Toledo (UNESCO), the capital of medieval Spain until 1560. Embark on a comprehensive tour, highlighting the magnificent Gothic cathedral. Then, visit the Church of Santo Tome and view El Greco’s masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count Orgaz. Bid Spain adio...
After enjoying a relaxing morning in Elvas, make your way to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Spend your day uncovering legends of the country’s past, including the Jeronimo’s Monastery (UNESCO), the Monument to the Discoveries, and the Tower of Belém (UNESCO). Enjoy time in the evening to settle into your new home for the next 3 nights.
The day is yours! Discover the capital city on your own. Consider tasting the city’s mouthwatering cuisine or taking the historic tram to the vibrant Alfama district. Perhaps you will go on an optional excursion to the Portuguese Riviera, visiting the picturesque towns of Cascais and Sintra.
Today, visit one of Portugal’s most famed towns – Obidos! With its labyrinth of cobblestoned streets and whitewashed houses, this medieval town beckons you to linger and enjoy its charm. You may choose to try one of the local delicacies – sour cherry liquor served in ...
Return home with memories of two warm cultures and of a beautiful land.
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