16 Day Iberia 2017 Itinerary

Toledo Tour Toledo is a "Museum City" of great artistic beauty. Former capital of Spain and one of the oldest cities in Europe, Toledo has magnificent examples of architecture from different periods, making it one of the leading artistic cities of the country. In Toledo visit the most famous monuments, such as St. Tome Church, which houses El Greco's 'The Burial of Count Orgaz" and the Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue. Also admire its famous hand-crafted work, the "Damasquinado." Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $65 Douro River Cruise with Dinner Join a cruise along the colorful river valley, viewing the city from a new perspective. Pass by the numerous port wine cellars and under the magnificent bridges crossing the valley. Continue for a meal of local specialties in a typical restaurant with drinks included. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $65 Medieval Portugal Head inland to the town of Guimaraes for a walk through the medieval alleys and granite buildings. Then, proceed to the heart of Minho to enjoy this afternoon in the former Roman ‘Bracara Augusta’. Here, drive to the top of the 1,300 foot high hill of Bom Jesus, from where you can overlook the city of Braga and admire the famous Holy Way staircase, the most popular place of pilgrimage in the north of Portugal. Enjoy a delicious dinner before returning to the hotel. Approximate tour duration is 6 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $70 Fado Dinner Travel to the famous Barrio Alto district and join one of the popular performances of local songs and traditional dances accompanied by a gentle guitar playing Portuguese melodies. Enjoy dinner with wine before a brief drive through the illuminated city. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $95 Half Day Sintra Tour Enjoy an afternoon tour that includes a scenic drive along the Estoril coast with a short stop in Cascais. Then continue to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival, visit the Sintra Royal Palace, a 15th-century royal residence, containing one of the largest tile collections in Portugal. Then enjoy some free time in the Village Historical Center. Approximate tour duration is 6 hours. Please note, this tour will require a good amount of walking. The pace is moderate, however, you may encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and slopes. OnDay : 8 Price : $50 Evening Flamenco Show This evening, enjoy a drink and traditional Flamenco show. As performed by some of Seville's leading Flamenco artists, enjoy routines based on the cante jondo or "deep song," which describes the performer's profound emotions in ancient poetic phrases. Although the development of Flamenco has centered principally in the region of Andalucia, it has come to embrace many of the folk traditions of the northern provinces. As a result, it has become, along with the bullfight, a popular symbol of Spain. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours. OnDay : 9 Price : $60 Half Day Cordoba Tour Enjoy a half day tour of Cordoba, founded by the Romans, and one of the most cultured and refined cities of medieval Europe. Visit the Mezquita, a former Moorish Mosque that today is Cordoba's main Cathedral. Continue with a walking tour of the city and visit the Jewish Quarter and the medieval synagogue*. *The synagogue is closed on Sunday afternoons and all day on Mondays. Approximate tour duration is 6 hours. OnDay : 10 Price : $45 Paella Cooking Class with dinner Today learn how to prepare Paella Valenciana in the city where this delicious dish was created. This free-style combination of rice, meat and vegetables is a very popular regional dish and a staple in most Valencian diets. Enjoy some Spanish starters as you observe the Paella as it cooks over a wood fire, the way it was traditionally prepared. Polish off your meal with a typical Valencian dessert. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 13 Price : $80 Half Day Montserrat Tour Enjoy a relaxing drive along the picturesque villages of the province to reach Montserrat Mountain. On arrival, visit the Royal Basilica, where you will see the famous 12th-century Romanesque sculpture of "Virgen Moreneta." Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. OnDay : 15 Price : $60

Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.