Spain and Portugal 2021

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In Spain and Portugal highlights include... Porto, Lisbon and Sintra in Portugal, and Seville, Gibraltar, Ronda, Toledo and Madrid in Spain; ride a traditional rabelo boat in Porto and a horse & carriage in Seville, and tour the incomparable Prado in Madrid.  
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • 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 Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
    • the Discoveries Monument and the Tower of Belém
    • and in the World Heritage Site towns of Porto and 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

What's this trip about?

    In Spain and Portugal highlights include... Porto, Lisbon and Sintra in Portugal, and Seville, Gibraltar, Ronda, Toledo and Madrid in Spain; ride a traditional rabelo boat in Porto and a horse & carriage in Seville, and tour the incomparable Prado in Madrid.  

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Porto, Portugal
End CityMadrid

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Spain
  • Portugal

Attractions

  • Córdoba
  • Granada
  • Madrid
  • Porto
  • Seville

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS – Enjoy breathtaking vistas as you climb from seaside Marbella to cliff-top Ronda, and into the Sierra Nevada mountains to Moorish Granada A ride on a rabelo boat on the Douro and a visit to a Port wine cellar with lunch in Porto In Seville, lunch with an equestrian show, and a horse-drawn carriage ride

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Porto

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, InterContinental Porto.
A transfer is included from Porto Airport to your hotel, InterContinental Porto – Palacio das Cardosas, set within a recently renovated 18th-century palace in the heart of the city. Meet your traveling companions this evening at a welcome reception and dinner at your hotel.

MEALS : D

LODGING : InterContinental Porto

PORTOFCALL : Porto, Portugal

Day 2 A Rabelo Ride & a Taste of Port

Begin the day with a panoramic guided tour of Porto and its historic district – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – with its beguiling architecture, from medieval to baroque to Beaux-Arts, winding alleyways, miradouros (lookout points), ...

Day 3 Maritime Monuments in Lisbon

Enjoy the stunning coastal scenery and lunch by the sea as you travel from Porto to Lisbon today, arriving in Portugal’s capital city mid-afternoon. A guided sightseeing tour provides an introduction to this intriguing city and its ...

Day 4 A Palace in Sintra & Seaside Cascais

An excursion from Lisbon today takes you to Sintra – once a favored summer retreat for Portugal's monarchs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – for a visit to the National Palace of Sintra, and time to explore on your own before retur...

Day 5 Fly to Romantic Seville

A brief flight takes you from Portugal's capital to the historic Spanish city of Seville; Andalucia's provincial capital blends the vibrant Spain of today with centuries of culture and old-world charm. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and ...

Day 6 A Carriage Ride and the Royal Alcázar

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...

Day 7 The Rock of Gibraltar & Marbella

Depart Seville for famous Gibraltar, where you'll tour the fabled "Rock" by mini-coach (weather permitting), and spend some time exploring on your own with lunch as you please. Your final destination today is the glamorous coastal r...

Day 8 A Day at Leisure in Seaside Marbella

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...

Day 9 The Mountains of Ronda to Granada

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 ...

Day 10 A day in Granada

Today, explore the city of Granada, starting with a guided tour this morning along the city streets. The rest of the day is at your leisure, dinner tonight is at a local restaurant. 

MEALS : B, D

LODGING : Hotel Alhambra Palace

PORTOFCALL : Granada, Spain

Day 11 Córdoba and on to Madrid

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...

Day 12 Art Treasures in the Prado

Join a local guide for a morning orientation tour of Madrid's landmark sights that includes a walking tour of the vast Plaza Mayor and the Mercado San Miguel. Then view the art treasures of Madrid’s celebrated Museo del Prado – one ...

Day 13 Toledo, City of Three Cultures

Today, set off on a morning excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Toledo that features some guided sightseeing in this monument-filled city; a walking tour includes the 12th-century Synagogue Santa María La Blanca, and the ...

Day 14 Journey home

Tour ends: Madrid.
Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Westin Palace, Madrid to Madrid Barajas Airport or Madrid Atocha train station. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport.

MEALS : B

PORTOFCALL : Madrid, Spain

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Price From $5,990
Price per day$428
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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