Spain and Portugal 2023
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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 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
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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 Take in the days of wine and rabelo boats in Porto, when you board a private boat for a Douro River cruise, followed by a tasting lunch in a historic port house 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 A horse-and-carriage ride presents a different view of romantic Seville, and a walking tour with a local guide shares insights about daily life Feel the passion of flamenco when dancers perform their version of Andalucían folkloric traditions during a private performance in Granada A tour with a local guide introduces you to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Toledo, known as the "city of three cultures" where for centuries Christians, Arabs and Jews have lived together behind its walls
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MEALS : D
LODGING : InterContinental Porto
PORTOFCALL : Porto, Portugal
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), ...
An excursion from Porto 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 return...
A guided sightseeing tour provides an introduction to this intriguing city and its most famous landmarks; view the famous monastery Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and the nearby Tower of Belém – both UNESCO World Heritage Sites from the mi...
Today you'll travel from Lisbon to Seville through the Alentejo region of Portugal, known for its rolling plains, bucolic villages and local cork trade. The region produces more than half of the world's cork supply, and you'll learn...
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...
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...
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 ...
A highlight today is a guided visit to Granada's famed Moorish palace, the Alhambra, constructed to be a "paradise on Earth" by caliphs who ruled here in the 13th century. Tour the palace itself, considered to be one of the world's ...
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 of Madrid's landmark sights that includes a walking tour of the vast Palaza Mayor and the Mercado San Miguel. Then view the art treasures of Madrid's celebrated Museo del Prado – one...
MEALS : B
PORTOFCALL : Madrid, Spain
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