Spain and Portugal 2025
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- Iberia... rediscovered
- on a journey unlike any other that explores scenic and cultural contrasts of Spain and Portugal
- sharing the Iberian Peninsula for centuries.There's a lot of history to be rediscovered in Lisbon at places such as the Discoveries Monument and the Tower of Belém
- and in the World Heritage Site town of Sintra
- where rich cultural landmarks and traditions chronicle lifestyles of centuries past. Neighboring Spain entices with landscapes dressed in romance
- from storybook villages in Andalucía to tales of 'the Rock' in Gibraltar
- flower-decked streets in Seville
- and sun-kissed beaches in Marbella. The Moors lingered in Granada and Córdoba the longest
- and the royals set up palaces
- elegant city squares the treasured El Prado in majestic Madrid and the magnificent Alhambra in Granada. Rediscover them all
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- Enjoy breathtaking vistas as you climb from seaside Marbella to cliff-top Ronda, and into the Sierra Nevada mountains to Moorish Granada for a visit to the Alhambra – one of the world's finest examples of Moorish architecture – accompanied by a local guide Visit one of the world's most beautiful art museums on a guided tour of Museo Nacional del Prado, steps from your hotel in the Art Triangle of Madrid Immerse yourself in the flavors and traditions of Portugal with a winery tour and lunch in Évora, a journey through the art of winemaking, from vineyard to cellar Discover the unique techniques behind the Alentejo region's renowned wines as you sample a curated selection of varietals, followed by lunch; against a backdrop of rolling hills and timeless landscapes, this culinary and cultural experience captures the essence of Évora's rich heritage and warm hospitality.
Itinerary
MEALS : D
LODGING : Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
PORTOFCALL : Lisbon, Portugal
A guided sightseeing tour provides an introduction to this intriguing city and its most famous landmarks; view the famous monastery Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and visit the Maritime Museum in the monastery's west wing (featuring an amaz...
Your day is highlighted with visits to two of Portugal's resort towns; Sintra and Cascais. Depart Lisbon this morning for Sintra, a longtime royal sanctuary, best known for its bright, pastel-colored villas and palaces as well as th...
You're off today on the next leg of your journey - Portugal's Alentejo region. Translating to "Beyond the Tagus," Alentejo is defined by its rural scenery, small, walled villages and numerous Roman ruins that dot the region. Home to...
Your travels continue into the border region between Spain and Portugal – an area where fortifications dotting the landscape have witnessed centuries of struggle between the Spanish, Portuguese and Moors – then through the Spanish E...
After getting your bearings (and an introduction to many of Seville's historic and cultural attractions) on a sightseeing tour with your local guide, ride a horse-drawn carriage through the city's historic heart. Enjoy a walking tou...
Head to Marbella today on the southern coast of Spain. En route, stop at a private hacienda for lunch and visit Gibraltar to see the "rock," St. Michael's Cave, and the Barbary Apes' Den. Continue to your resort on the Costa del Sol...
The entire day is yours to enjoy the pleasures of your elegant resort hotel, Grand Meliá Don Pepe, a paradise for the senses in the heart of the Costa del Sol. On one side is the famous Port of Marbella; on the other, gleaming white...
As your tour continues, journey from the Spanish coast into the mountains to visit scenic Ronda, perched on a cliff overlooking the spectacular El Tajo gorge. Ronda is synonymous with the evolution of the art of bullfighting; along ...
Welcome to Granada - nestled in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the city was the last stronghold of the Spanish Moors who left their mark here in Islamic architecture, horseshoe arches, teahouses and culinary traditions. ...
Continue from Granada to Córdoba today for a visit that begins with a guided walking tour through the cobblestone streets of the Judería, Córdoba's former Jewish Quarter; from its alleyways, you can see the walls and decorative deta...
Set off this morning for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Toledo, known as the "city of three cultures" because for centuries Christians, Arabs and Jews have lived together behind its walls – as the range and artistry of the city's...
Join a local guide for a morning orientation tour (either by coach or on a walking tour) of Madrid's landmark sights including the vast Plaza Mayor and the Mercado San Miguel. Then view the art treasures of Madrid's celebrated Museo...
MEALS : B
PORTOFCALL : Madrid, Spain
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